ASICS Trabuco 14 vs ASICS Trabuco 14 GTX

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

Specification	ASICS Trabuco 14	ASICS Trabuco 14 GTX
MSRP	$145	$170
Weight	281g	295g
Drop	8mm	8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	30/22mm	30/22mm
Lug depth	4mm	4mm
Surface	Trail	Trail
Primary use	Daily	Daily
Cushion	High	High
Firmness	Balanced	Soft
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	Rock	Rock
Waterproof	No	Yes
Midsole	FF BLAST MAX	FF BLAST MAX foam
Outsole	ASICSGRIP	ASICSGRIP rubber
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Daily trail runners who want a protective, do-everything shoe for technical and unpredictable terrain.	Wet and cold trail outings where dry feet and underfoot protection matter more than speed.
Avoid if	You want a light, fast shoe for smooth trails or need a wide fit.	You want a light, responsive shoe or run mostly in dry, warm conditions where the GORE-TEX adds heat and weight for no benefit.
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Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

The ASICS Trabuco 14 and Trabuco 14 GTX share the same 30/22 mm stack, 8 mm drop, and rock plate, so the real choice is weather protection versus weight. Pick the GTX (295 g, $165) if you regularly run wet or cold trails and want dry feet; go with the standard Trabuco 14 (281 g, $145) for dry-weather running, where the GORE-TEX only adds heat, weight, and cost for no benefit.