ASICS

Trabuco Max 2

Trabuco Max 2
Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Weight
10.7 oz
Release
2023 Q1
Stack Height
43mm heel - 38mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

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Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Durability

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Value

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Comfort

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 72% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.7 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
43/38mm
37/32mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
Release
2023 Q1
2024 Q4 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$155
Best price
$119.96
$108.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Good (75%)
Average (48%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (72%)
Average (48%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (82%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (80%)
Above average (62%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (30%)
Below average (23%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Good (80%)
Above average (64%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Awesome Alternative to the Speedgoat

Traildoc John · Jun 16, 2023

5/5

Overall

Everything you love about the flight foam from ASICS road shoes with outstanding traction and durability. Not bad on the roads as well.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Favorite max stack trail runner

Anonymous runner · Jun 13, 2023

5/5

Overall

For my old man legs, this midsole is the best thing I've felt.  The outsole is at least as good as anything by Vibram.  The upper fits true to size and is well sorted.  The heel counter is pretty stiff for a modern shoe, but doesn't cause problems for me.  The only cheap part of the shoe was the insole which slides around is easily compressed to paper thickness.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5