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ASICS Trabuco Max 5
Trail long run
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Trabuco Max 5

A max-cushion women's trail shoe from ASICS built for long, comfortable off-road miles with off-road-focused traction and a water-repellent upper.

$170MSRP

Pick for Long run in the ASICS trail lineup

Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Trail long run
Races
Ultra, 50K+
Also good for
Daily trail training, Easy trail run, Technical trail
Cushion
max
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
266g
Drop
5mm
Stack
40/35mm
Lug
5mm
Plate
rock
Midsole
FF BLAST PLUS
Outsole
ASICS GRIP rubber
Upper
water-repellent mesh
Widths
standard
Release
2025
Wet conditionsTechnical trailMax cushionMudLong runs
Our read

The Trabuco Max 5 targets long-distance trail comfort over technical precision, trading ground feel for plush FF BLAST PLUS cushioning and improved off-road grip; its waterproof status is unclear and should be verified before purchase for wet-weather use.

Ride

Manufacturer describes a plush, high-cushion ride with responsive energy return from FF BLAST PLUS foam, suited to easy-to-moderate pace long trail efforts rather than fast technical running.

Fit

No independent fit data available; manufacturer materials do not specify fit width or lockdown behavior.

Best for

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

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.

Sources
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