Trabuco 14 GTX
GORE-TEX waterproof version of the Trabuco 14. All the trail grip and protection of the Trabuco with added waterproofing for wet conditions.
In the ASICS trail lineup
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Daily trail training
- Also good for
- Easy trail run, Trail long run, Technical trail, Door-to-trail
- Cushion
- high
- Firmness
- soft
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 295g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 30/22mm
- Lug
- 4mm
- Plate
- rock
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Midsole
- FF BLAST MAX foam
- Outsole
- ASICSGRIP rubber
- Upper
- GORE-TEX invisible fit waterproof upper
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
The Trabuco 14 GTX targets runners who want a cushioned, waterproof trail shoe for wet-weather outings and longer efforts on mixed terrain. GORE-TEX invisible fit, a flexible rock plate and ASICSGRIP outsole make it capable across unpredictable trails; it weighs 295g with a 30/22mm stack and 8mm drop, though independent testing is absent. Note ASICS's own customer ratings sit around 3.0/5 in one listing, hinting at possible durability or performance concerns worth confirming.
Balanced, moderately cushioned ride with a firm rock plate underfoot; the added waterproofing and 295g weight make it feel more like a stable workhorse than a nimble runner.
Standard-width fit only, with a secure trail-oriented upper and GORE-TEX membrane that runs slightly warmer than the non-waterproof version.
Wet and cold trail outings where dry feet and underfoot protection matter more than speed.
You want a light, responsive shoe or run mostly in dry, warm conditions where the GORE-TEX adds heat and weight for no benefit.