ASICS Gel Trabuco 10 GTX Mens Trail Running Shoes

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The changes are mainly in the upper and fit. The air mesh of the Trabuco 9 was fragile and prone to tearing. The v10 has tighter mesh, which makes it more durable on the trail – but more permeable to water, too, which it tends to trap in its mesh. As a company Asics have also committed to fully recycled polyester and 100% renewable energy in their offices by 2030 and net-zero carbon emmissions by 2050. So the GEL-Trabuco 10 itself isn’t as human-status-quo-on-earth-friendly as we’d currently like but keep up the great work Asics, and we look forward to more recycled materials in more running shoes to come. Asics GEL-Trabuco 10 review: Verdict Underfoot, Flytefoam technology combines with rearfoot gel to absorb, cushion, and provide excellent comfort even across uneven terrain. So for some strange reason men get a choice of five colours while women get four… and the men get some lumo lime and orange action while the ladies get the standard turquoise and light blues which seem to have become the new pink in the 2020s. I’m not complaining, I bloomin’ love turquoise, it goes a lot better with my red hair than pink ever did.

The outsole is Asics’ own imaginatively named AsicsGrip which has the very popular 4mm depth lugs. It performs well on all surfaces and I was pleased with the grip on the uphills and downhills too. Some of the lugs are not very widely spaced so I did get a few little stones caught in them, this doesn’t tend to happen with a wider lug pattern, so this could be something for the Gel-Trabuco 11 perhaps. Asics GEL-Trabuco 10 review: AestheticsThe ASICS Gel-Trabuco 10 G-TX uses a 3D design to stabilise the foot on the platform, alongside Duomax technology on the medial side to enhance support and stability. The ASICS Gel-Trabuco 10 has been re-engineered from top to bottom to assert itself as an all-around trail pioneer. Rugged and comfortable are the two terms that best describe this trail running shoe. It's for the off-road runner seeking excellent durability, protection and grip. Fit aside, I felt that the materials used are great for durability, but less so for performance. The upper is largely constructed from generic-ish mesh, which is water-absorbent. This seems to be a change to the cloud-mesh material that was used in the Trabuco 9. This is an issue when racing long distances in inclement conditions. Having raced in them in constant rain over a few hours, the added weight to the shoe was immense. Breathability is not an issue too, having tested them in 28 degrees C conditions (82.5 F). The heel feels fine and comfortable but not especially cupped at this size, but it doesn’t move up and down upon running. The toe box is regular, so not narrow or actively squashing the little toe into its brothers and sisters, but not so roomy that you can splay them out in a totally natural barefoot style. The knitted upper is very forgiving too, so the toes do feel very comfortable in the main. Asics GEL-Trabuco 10 review: Upper and lacing

Recommended for: multi-terrain trail runners with overpronation issues Asics GEL-Trabuco 10 review: Also consider If there’s one thing that Asics is very good at, it’s consistency. The Kayano has been around for nearly three decades, and both the Cumulus and Nimbus are over two decades old.Any distance runner knows that it's crucial to keep your feet stable while running, and DUOMAX™ system counteracts overpronation while adding essential firmness to the midsole and arch of the foot. This is my first ever pair of ASICS shoes, so when they arrived I was very excited to test them out on the trails. I love the colour way, they felt very snug and I was eager get out the door and hit the trails. I put these to the test by running over 20KM as a first run which included both on/ off-road and they felt surprisingly very lightweight and cushiony in comparison to other branded shoes that I have worn in the past.