ASICS TRABUCO MAX 2 vs. BROOKS CALDERA 6: WHICH SHOE REIGNS SUPREME?
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- ASICS TRABUCO MAX 2 vs. BROOKS CALDERA 6 is the battle between two of the most popular trail shoes in 2023.
The Trabuco Max 2 and the Caldera 6 are the kings of the max cushioned trail shoes.
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 ASICS Trabuco Max 2
04:37 BROOKS Caldera 6
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i agree completely i also had blisters with caldera 6,and fantastic with asics
I'll be posting a new Versus video with the Trabuco Max 2s battling it out with the New Balance XMore Trail V3. Probably will be up tomorrow. Thanks for watching and commenting. Don't forget to subscribe in order to be entered into the monthly drawings. The more you watch and comment, the better chance of winning. See you on the trails!!!
Thanks for posting. I'm still on my never-ending search for a good trail shoe and I stumbled on to this Asics model. Just went for my first run earlier today and it blew me away. I was wearing the Saucony Xodus Ultra 2 for a few months but I like the Asics much more. I did try the Brooks Caldera 6 for a while but it felt too mushy for me.
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. The Caldera for me were too firm. Plus I was getting rubbing on one toe on my right foot. My 2 go-to shoes now are the Asics Trabuco and the New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3. Keep Pushing The Run!
I'm a big Asics and NB fan. Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep Pushing The Run
Great insights and advice, especially for people who can't afford to try both. Thanks! I have the Trabuco Max 2, I love them since I can use them in both trail and very minimal (slow walk/run) in asphalt/paved roads too without much problems. 😅😅😅 Will look forward to more upcoming vids!
Thank you for watching Paolo. I'll be filming more trail run shoe reviews and races over the next few weeks.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep Pushing The Run
I had both and found the Caldera to be just to narrow in the toe box. Switched to the Trabuco and it was heaven. Plus I got them 30% off with the Military First Responder discount thru their website.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I take it you mean the 30% on Asics. If you sign up for the military discount from the bottom of the Asics site, it is 40 or 50% off, even on brand new models when they drop. They are the only company that allows it on First Drops. Keep Pushing The Run
Thank you for the video.
I bought a Caldera and have unfortunately been experiencing pain in the sole of my left foot. I ran 10km twice on different days and both times I had this pain. On 5km runs, however, I had no problems.I haven't trained all this week to give my foot a chance. Let's see what happens when I start training with it again on Tuesday.I've also noticed that when I go down an incline surface my foot moves forward, increasing the pressure on the tip of my toes.In any case, the shoes are new and I need to be patient so that they adapt to the shape of my foot. I'm a bit worried but I'm going to try.
I've been using the Salomon Ultra-Glide for the last two years and they've never given me any problems. Except for the durability of the soles, which lost a lot of their grip after a year of use.
I had the same issue. Only shoe in 4 years I sent back. Too many bloody toes and blisters.
Gracias
Muchas!!!
Really enjoyed this. My friend just bought the Caldera (she’s yet to try them out). I have the original Trabuco which I really like
People are like these 2 shoes. Very different. And, there are some people that are like my feet after wearing the Calderas. Very territorial when talking bad about it. But, in my feet's case, they just plain did not like them. I do love the Trabucos.
I love the calderas , except for the 5
Thanks for the video! I’m considering both not for running, but walking trails (thru hiking, without extreme technical terrain), with hundreds of kilometers to walk like Camino de Santiago in 2024. This trip is mostly unpaved road, has rocks, puddles and need something plush for the feet + breathable to dry off when wet. I aim to carry just two shoes for 2 weeks of demanding walk. Would like to hear your opinion on these choices?
Thanks for watching and the response. Yes, the Asics would be a great shoe. If you are looking for the most soft cushioning, the new New Balance Fresh Foam XMove V3 Trail is my new favorite. The upper is much like the Asics Trabuca Max 2, but is much softer in cushioning.
@@pushtherun thank you!
@@fecardonafor long hikes try also Altra Olymphus. Just note these are flat and wide. I like them
For walking, I think these two (caldera or max) are an overkill.
Another pair i like for the cushioning is the nike Pegasus Trail. Not a max but very comfy
Glad they worked out
Thanks all. Ended up with the speedgoat 5, and have a soft-spot for the NB Trail v3 (i tried it in a store, it’s a marshmallow compared to the Asics). We’ll see if I find the NB on sale to justify another purchase 😂
Took caldera on a race the day after I picked them up - blisters everywhere from such a narrow toebox - still a great hiking shoe though so that is now its job. Would you recommend the trubuco max over the speddgoat 5s?
I guess you did not watch this video before buying? NEVER wear shoes brand new if they are even semi-tight. The narrow toe box cause blisters for me on my right foot. Depends how much you weigh. The Trabuco has more stack height and I think a softer cushioning. However, the Speedgoat 5 is a better race shoe. For longer ultras over 50K, I personally would go with the Trabuco. I weight 165 lbs.
Hi, can i use TM2 as my daily trainer for road? I rarely go to trail and why i think i am gonna buy tm2 is because of the very deep midsole + outsole durability (my assumption is true or not?) .. or do u recommend Novablast 3 instead of this for road only? my main goal are very good cushion + outsole durability..
Really appreciate your opinion! 🤗
The Trabuca Max 2 is very much a trail shoe. If you are on the roads, yes you should try the Novablast 3 for a road daily trainer. I wore them on a trail and road 10 miler 4 days ago.
@@pushtherun thanks for the response..yup TM2 is a trail shoes, for example i want to use it for 10-20km on road, is it suitable? Is there a big difference in term of the feelings/cushing/stability when run on road compared to novablast 3?
@@pushtherun hmm i got headache to choose between Novablast,Trabuco Max 2 and noosa tri 14 .. my main purpose is to use as my daily trainer for easy to medium pace (6:30 - 5:00/km) on road + high outsole durability + max cushioning to prevent injury . But i really love TM2 design, so got a bit biased haha
@SHAHLIFE For the raod, go with the Novablast. The Noosa Tri 14 is a soft cushy shoe, but the Novablast has more of it
@@SHAHLIFE As mentioned, no. The TM2 is not for the road.
Hello. Love the comparision videos. Im looking for the softest and most cushiony shoes for hiking and trail walking/running. I have some knee and back stifness. What shoe do u think is the softest and the most marshmallowy and cloud feeling shoe?tnx
Mike, thank you for watching and commenting. The softest foam I have tried this year in a trail shoe I believe is between the New Balance Supercomp Trail and the Asics Trabuco Max 2. Here is the link to the comparison video I did on both. The NB has a more rugged upper, but the Asics is lighter and the upper has more breathability. All depends on what you want. th-cam.com/video/-yvfGJ16UUw/w-d-xo.html
@pushtherun hello.tnx for the advise .I think I will go with the asics just because it's lighter and here in LA it doesn't rain that much, and most of the hiking and running trials are very smoth.
The Asics has good traction for the trail types you have around LA. Let us know how you make out. Keep Pushing The Run
Looking for a shoe for Canadian winters, specifically for pavement/ice/compacted snow, all 3 of which I see on a regular winter run. Would the Trabuco Max 2 be a good option? Not concerned with upper having weather protection as my regular running shoes don't typically get wet in winter, good grip and comfort on both road and snow/ice is most important.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I would think the Trabuco Max 2 would be great in the snow, because of the traction it has. But, I have no idea how they would be on ice. Unless a run shoe has graphite tips on the end of the lugs, I would never even give an opinion as to how any shoe would be on ice. However, I know my brother-in-law who originally is from Montreal (Played pro hockey there then draft by the Chicago Blackhawks) who's visits his parents there in the winter, wore the original Trabuco Max there in the snow last year and said they worked great. But, in the end, runner beware when trying to run on ice. Keep Pushing!!!
Thanks for the insight. Cheers.@@pushtherun
No charge!
I like the Caldera 6 a lot more. The Trabuco Max 2 is rather firm. I prefer the normal Trabuco 11, it's softer. Yeah, I own all three and more. Sooner or later I always gift them to family and friends and sometimes get a few bucks I can spend on the next shoe. I am eyeing the Salomon Thundercross right now, it's fairly new and a bit obscure. The Caldera 6 I have is size 10, my usual 9.5 was a bit too tight for it.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I guess the firmness and softness is an individual thing. Caldera 6 was too firm for me. the Trabuco M2 is one of my 2 go-to shoes with the NB FF X More.
@@pushtherun oh the new Fresh Foam More Trail v3 is also one of my favorites. It's the softest in my collection, not even some road running shoes can compare.
@@Blank-Knight In 50 shoes I've tested the last year, the only shoe that has a softer midsole is the Nike Alphafly. Alphafly has a 23 durometer level and XMore is 27. Trabuco is 33 and Caldera is 37. The lower the number the softer the foam.
@@pushtherun very weird, my Max 2 doesn't compress much at all, my Caldera does. It also feels that way, my Max is firm and rigid. And that's also the assessment of some shops here that ranked it as rather medium in cushioning, with even the normal Trabuco rating higher in that category. Well there can be production related differences, but that's just too much. Maybe it's the rather stiff guidesole that makes the foam feel harder. Thanks for telling, I am now thoroughly confused though. 😄🤪
@@Blank-Knight Like the Nike Zegama trail shoe. It has Zoom X foam like the Alphafly, but it is very firm for me. I know a couple Nike Pro trail runners who love the Zegama and say it is the perfect firmness for them. Everyone's different. That is why in my shoe review deep dives, I weight them, measure the foam with a durometer to test the firmness, and use a digital caliper to measure the width and stack height. Numbers don't lie.
Hello, thank you for posting this video on Caldera 6 and Trabuco Max 2. I have flat feet and looking for the perfect shoe to wear for Camino de Santiago. Would you recommend this shoe for that purpose? I intend to walk for 18 to 20 kms a day for 35-40 days. Thank you.
Rogelio,
Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and make a comment. I am unsure which of the 2 shoes you are asking about? I would say between the two shoes, the ASICS Trabuco Max 2 has a flatter arch, which may make it more suitable to your flat feet. By that, I am assuming you mean you have a low arch? Also, I am not sure what the conditions of the course is that you will walking on. Both of these shoes obviously have uppers that are suited for running. I am not sure if they are suitable for walking 35-40 day as far as may be not having enough lateral support. In the end, it just depends on what type of cushioning you like better. The Trabuco is softer than the Caldera. Thanks again and make sure you subscribe to the channel if you have not already.
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Dave
@@pushtherun thanks a lot Dave for taking the time to reply as well. Greatly appreciated! It’s mostly going to be pavement and some parts with cobblestones. Yes i have normal arch on the left and flat foot on the right. I generally find ultraboosts as my go to shoes but find that when I do long walks, anything more than 15-18 km, my feet gets so tired. I am wondering if I just need trail runners for my activity. I am heavy too so wonder if I am going to benefit from max cushion. Thank you again!
@@_EveryStepofTheWay If you'll be on pavement and cobblestone paths, I would think you'd want to wear trail shoes. Possibly a Max Cushioned road shoe like the New Balance SC Trainer would be good. Great cushioning but not too soft. Depending on where you live, you may get a deal on the V1 now as the V2 is rolling out now in some parts of the world.
@@pushtherun thank you!! I tried the hoka bondi 8 and it was too soft. After 7 kms, my legs were too tired. I will definitely try the new balance sc trainer! I think max cushion but not too soft would be the best shoes for me. Thank you for the heads up. I will Wait for it to go on sale for sure.
I forgot to ask you, for the trabuco max 2, would you recommend I size up. I usually find it more comfortable to buy 13 Wide/Extra Wide when it comes to Asics, but the trabuco max only comes in Standard width. The next available size is 14. Do you find that the toe area is on the wider side or narrower?
0:53 they look brand new....do you wash them in wash machine?😅😊
Yes I do. I have a shoe Cleaner I use along with putting them in wash machine as needed
Good Info, Narrow toe box= hot spots= pain , no matter how good is midsole, Caldera looks narrow in toe box. Most companies make shoes narrow in toe box, Why?????
Not sure. Is it actually a narrow toe box or wide forefoot on the user?
@@pushtherun It is narrow toe box, when they make toe box wider and comfortable, shoes look ugly( Max 2), now days most shoe makers make them for lifestyle, narrow toe box sells more. Hoka is known for narrow toe box, most buy for walking and look. Try putting the sock liner of both shoes on top of each other .
Keep Pushing The Run!!! Dave
How would you rate the stability
Of which shoe? Both have a little bit wider outsole. The Asics a bit more. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please make sure you subscribe if you have not already. See you on the trails.
Of which shoe? In both of these Very Good.