ASICS Trabuco 14 GTX vs ASICS Trabuco 14

ASICS Trabuco 14 GTX vs ASICS Trabuco 14, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	Trabuco 14 GTX	Trabuco 14 Women's
MSRP	$170	$145
Weight	295g	241g
Drop	8mm	8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	30/22mm	36/28mm
Lug depth	4mm	4mm
Surface	Trail	Trail
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	High	High
Firmness	Soft	Soft
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	Rock	Rock
Waterproof	Yes	No
Midsole	FF BLAST MAX foam	FF BLAST MAX foam
Outsole	ASICSGRIP rubber	ASICS GRIP rubber
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Wet and cold trail outings where dry feet and underfoot protection matter more than speed.	Runners seeking a cushioned, secure-fitting trail shoe for daily and long trail runs on varied, unpredictable terrain.
Avoid if	You want a light, responsive shoe or run mostly in dry, warm conditions where the GORE-TEX adds heat and weight for no benefit.	Runners wanting a firm, low-to-the-ground technical shoe or a dedicated racing flat should look elsewhere, as no plate or race-specific claims are present.
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Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

The Trabuco 14 GTX is the pick for wet, cold outings where its GORE-TEX keeps feet dry, but you pay for it with 54 g of extra weight and a lower 30/22 mm stack. The non-waterproof Trabuco 14 is lighter at 241 g and more cushioned at 36/28 mm, making it the better all-around daily and long-run trail shoe in dry conditions. Choose based on the one trade-off: weather protection versus lighter, plusher everyday comfort.