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$125−$1Score 59−26
Better than Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 at:
- To spend $1 less
- A lighter option (15 g less)
Asics TRABUCO MAX 4
$126
Hoka Torrent 5
$129.95
Quick verdict
Asics TRABUCO MAX 4
$126
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $4 less
- More cushioning (41 vs 35 mm heel stack)
Hoka Torrent 5
$129.95
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (94 vs 85)
- A lighter option (56 g less)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4.5 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics TRABUCO MAX 4· leads in 1
Cushioning
Hoka Torrent 5· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Tied
Affordability
Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%35 mmTop 43%Lightness
320 g264 gTop 20%Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%5 mmTop 13%Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm5 mmAffordability
$126Top 21%$130Top 22%
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Hoka Torrent 5
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Essentials
$126
$129.95
2025
June 2026
320 g
264 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails, gravel, forest paths
Mixed and rough trail terrain
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Daily trail running, shorter races, rough and technical trails
Cushioning
5 mm
5 mm
41 mm
35 mm
36 mm
30 mm
GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology
EVA foam with a lower-profile, ground-connected ride and no rock plate
Moderate cushioning with stability focus
Balanced cushioning with good ground feel
Grip & protection
AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction
High-abrasion rubber with 5 mm multi-directional lugs
Reinforced toe cap and lateral support
Protective toe rand; the foam absorbs rock impacts
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5 mm lugs for grip on loose, muddy and rocky trails
Upper & fit
Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic overlays
Engineered mesh with perforations for breathability and a protective rand
Removable cushioned sockliner
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Gusseted tongue and padded heel collar for a secure midfoot
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Which offers better value: Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Hoka Torrent 5?
For value comparison: The Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 ($126) offers better affordability compared to the Hoka Torrent 5 ($130). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
Which is newer, the Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 or the Hoka Torrent 5?
The Hoka Torrent 5 is newer: it came out in June 2026, and the Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 in 2025.
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