Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Energetic and responsive, these ASICS shoes will help you explore new trails. Trampoline pods in the soles aid in smooth toe-offs. FF BLAST™ MAX foam gives you cloud-like landings on rough terrain.
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View all ASICS Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 43 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 35 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Synthetic textile/polyester mesh |
| Lining | Polyster |
| Midsole | FF BLAST™ MAX |
| Outsole | ASICSGRIP™ rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.78 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
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I am very happy with my Asics Blazeblast shoes. Most of the time I run on trails (90%) and previously I have thought trail shoes were too heavy and bulky, and I hated the shoes with the plate because it affects flexibility. I also prefer to feel what I step on, to look at my foot placement and not step on sharp rocks. For years I ran trails and climbed 14ers in Asics Gel Cumulus, but they changed with the recent versions, so I started looking for something else. The Blazeblast are perfect for trail running and climbing 14ers. These are true to size as I wear an 11 in these and have worn an 11 in all Asics shoes, the Gel Cumulus for example.
Absolutely love this shoe. I’ve been a loyal ASICS Novablast user but wanted a shoe with similar qualities that could also perform well on trails. The blazeblast has all the lightweight, comfort and speed and is super stable and supportive on the trails.
So far so good. They're essentially novablasts with moderate tread - nothing that adds any obvious weight. These are great for travel since it's essentially two shoes in one. They look pretty great too


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