ASICS Men's Gel-Trabuco 9 Running Shoe

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ASICS Men's Gel-Trabuco 9 Running Shoe

ASICS Men's Gel-Trabuco 9 Running Shoe

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Specs also list “GEL” cushioning in the heel - again, this is another feature that is not noticeable to me. Heel landings are definitely harsher than say, a Hoka, but definitely in line with other less cushioned shoes, for example - Salomon’s Ultra Pro or S/LAB Ultra. A little bit of extra heel cushion would be welcomed for extended downhills, maybe something along the lines of how Boost is utilized in the heel of Adidas Agravic Ultra. Also of note - the upper utilizes a closed-mesh material which does a great job of keeping dirt and dust out. This is a big consideration, especially out here in the American West. The upper material and the shoe in general seems to breathe well - I didn’t have any feeling of them running warm when testing in very hot summer temperatures. The full toe bumper is adequate to protect from small bumps, although not overly stiff.

These were my complaints too! I continued to wear these until mile 32 and then switched over to my older trail shoes to finish out my 40 miles. I think the way the ASICS GEL TRABUCO 9 handles all different terrain is first class. Like I mentioned earlier, this race was a loop that covered all types of surfaces. I was very impressed with just the overall quality of the shoe. Everything I would look for in a trail shoe was found in the ASICS GEL TRABUCO 9. I liked the flexibility of the Xodus 10 outsole, and the bouncy cushioning, but there was just too much of it and I found the loss of ground feel disconcerting. Combined with dodgy wet traction it made the shoes a liability for me and I stopped using them for running after falling and injuring my knee.

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The shoes are designed for over pronation, this is when the foot lands on outside of heel, then rolls inward (pronates) excessively, transferring weight to inner edge instead of ball of the foot. If you usually wear something like GEL-Kayano for road running then these are the trail shoes for you. By redesigning the upper with lighter mesh and less stitching, this has saved the shoe an welcoming 30g. The toebox has also been reshaped offering more room. As an added benefit, our trail running shoes for men keeps any splashes of mud or rain out of your shoes to avoid extra moisture gathering in your shoes. Better Traction, Better Performance With so many changes to the previous models, it was hard to believe that this is still part of the Gel-FujiTrabuco range. There were a lot of features that got me excited, i.e the various aesthetic details, the new ASICSGRIP directional lugs, the new lighter upper meshing etc. Mike P (10): Note- I tried on, but did not run in V3 - sizing must have changed between V2 and V3, 10.0 was way too big, I would be 9.5 in S/LAB Ultra 3. S/LAB Ultra is also on the firmer side, but definitely less underfoot - 26/18mm vs. 34/26mm for the Asics (plus the Asics lugs are much deeper). The Salomon has a more secure upper, and would be more agile in technical terrain, as long as they feel protective enough for you. The Asics definitely absorbs more impact. The Ultra V2 toebox was just slightly narrow, but I believe V3 is better and comparable to the Trabuco 9’s. I prefer the Asics, for me the main factor as a midfoot striker is the much more protective forefoot cushioning. I found the Ultra V2 a bit thin upfront, especially after putting some miles in them.

The mesh material is lightweight and high quality. The mesh is very breathable. It works to take hot air up and away from your feet to keep them cool and dry. I had no problems other than on the steep downhills. Because of the roomy toe box, I did have my toes jam into the front of my shoes. It wasn’t terrible but definitely noticeable. This shoe has ASICS advanced FLYTEFOAM technology. The midsole is composed of a durable layer of FLYTEFOAM that runs from the tip of the toes to the heel. When I initially put them on I was surprised with how plush the midsole felt. This comfort comes from the FLYTEFOAM midsole that’s partnered with GEL technology cushioning in the heel. The reduction of weight hadn’t compromised the robustness of the shoe. It still feels just as sturdy and hasn’t lost its comfort. Both very much a key requirement for me when being outdoors for long periods.Mike P (10): TR2 actually has a wider toebox than the Trabuco 9 - too wide in fact, especially with the looser knit material they use. TR2 lugs are also much shallower and traction is not as good. The ride is just dull. These were a miss for me. I think anything past that I would want something a bit more cushioned. A great choice would be the ASICS TRABUCO MAX.



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