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ASICS Trabuco 14 GTX
Daily trail training
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Trabuco 14 GTX

The women's ASICS Trabuco 14 GTX is a waterproof trail trainer with GORE-TEX protection, ASICSGRIP outsole and soft FF BLAST MAX cushioning aimed at wet, unpredictable terrain.

$170MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Primary use
Daily trail training
Also good for
Easy trail run, Trail long run, Technical trail, Door-to-trail
Weight
257g
Drop
8mm
Stack
not published
Waterproof
Yes
Midsole
FF BLAST MAX
Outsole
ASICSGRIP
Upper
GORE-TEX invisible fit
Widths
standard
Wet conditionsMountainDoor to trailTechnical trailDaily trainingWaterproofWinterMudHikingLong runs
Our read

The Trabuco 14 GTX positions itself as an all-weather daily trail trainer, pairing a GORE-TEX membrane for wet trails with a redesigned trail fit and ASICSGRIP traction. ASICS emphasizes a softer, more cushioned FF BLAST MAX midsole and a wider forefoot for long-run comfort, but no independent testing, weight, stack or drop figures are available yet, and its 3.0-star early review average is a caution flag.

Ride

FF BLAST MAX is claimed to deliver an ultra-soft footstrike with an energized toe-off, suggesting a cushioned, protective ride; firmness and responsiveness are not independently verified.

Fit

ASICS describes a new trail fit with more supportive midfoot lockdown and a wider forefoot intended to reduce in-shoe movement on longer efforts.

Best for

Runners who need a waterproof, well-cushioned trail shoe for wet, muddy or cold conditions and daily off-road training.

Avoid if

You want a lightweight, breathable, or fast trail racer, or you run mostly in hot, dry weather where a GORE-TEX upper adds unwanted warmth.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.