Asics Trabuco Max 5
$180
The better pick if you want:
Craft Ultra Trail 2
$179.95
The better pick if you want:
No clear advantage on the specs we track.
Each axis ranks against the 173 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Trabuco Max 5· leads in 1
Craft Ultra Trail 2· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.
Compare features between Asics Trabuco Max 5 vs Craft Ultra Trail 2
How Asics Trabuco Max 5 vs Craft Ultra Trail 2 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.
| Pick a ground | Average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asics Trabuco Max 5 | 47 | ||||||
| Craft Ultra Trail 2 | 51 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.
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For value comparison: The Asics Trabuco Max 5 ($180) provides premium features compared to the Craft Ultra Trail 2 ($179.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The Asics Trabuco Max 5 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Craft Ultra Trail 2 in June 2025.
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