ASICS Trabuco Max 5 vs ASICS Trabuco Max 5

ASICS Trabuco Max 5 vs ASICS Trabuco Max 5, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	Trabuco Max 5	Trabuco Max 5 Women's
MSRP	$170	$170
Weight	303g	266g
Drop	5mm	5mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	38/33mm	40/35mm
Lug depth	5mm	5mm
Surface	Trail	Trail
Primary use	Long Distance	Long Distance
Cushion	Max	Max
Firmness	Soft	Soft
Stability	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	Rock	Rock
Waterproof	No	No
Midsole	FF BLAST PLUS	FF BLAST PLUS
Outsole	ASICSGRIP	ASICS GRIP rubber
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Long trail runs and ultras where max cushioning and underfoot protection matter more than agility.	Runners seeking a maximally cushioned trail shoe for long daily trail runs or ultra-distance training where comfort over many hours matters more than technical precision.
Avoid if	You want a nimble, responsive shoe for technical terrain or faster efforts.	Avoid if you need a confirmed fully waterproof shoe for sustained wet conditions, or if you prefer a low-stack, high-ground-feel technical trail shoe.
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Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

These are the same shoe in different fits: the ASICS Trabuco Max 5 (303 g) and the Trabuco Max 5 Women's (266 g), both max-cushioned, 5 mm drop, rock-plate trail shoes built for long runs and ultras. Pick whichever matches your fit; both trade agility on technical terrain for all-day underfoot protection, and neither is waterproof for sustained wet conditions.