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.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Daily trail training
- Also good for
- Easy trail 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, though ASICS provides no stack, drop or weight figures, and 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.