Fujisetsu Max GTX
The ASICS Fujisetsu Max GTX is a waterproof winter trail shoe built for snow and ice, pairing GORE-TEX protection with outsole spikes and FF BLAST PLUS cushioning.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Daily trail training
- Also good for
- Easy trail run, Trail long run, Door-to-trail, Technical trail
- Cushion
- high
- Weight
- 375g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Stack
- not published
- Lug
- 6.5mm
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Midsole
- FF BLAST PLUS
- Upper
- At least 50% recycled main upper material with GORE-TEX invisible fit
- Widths
- standard
This is a specialist winter trail shoe rather than a versatile daily trainer. ASICS designed it explicitly for snowy, icy runs, combining a GORE-TEX invisible fit upper for waterproofing with integrated outsole spikes for grip on ice. FF BLAST PLUS foam and a raised stack promise cushioned protection, but at 375g (men) / 320g (women) it is heavy, and no independent testing confirms ride or durability claims.
ASICS claims a higher stack than the prior version with FF BLAST PLUS foam for cloud-like cushioning and responsive energy return, but firmness and real-world ride remain unverified by independent sources.
Offered in standard width for men and women; no independent fit data on sizing or volume is available.
Runners tackling snow- and ice-covered winter trails who need waterproof protection and spike traction in cold, wet conditions.
You want a lightweight, fast, or warm-weather shoe, or run primarily on dry non-technical terrain where a heavy waterproof spiked shoe is overkill.