My big goal is to stay healthy and strong so I can pace my friends in the Ultra pursuits this year! I've never paced someone but being able to help others in their running goals is SO inspiring and exciting to me. Seeing them through the last miles to cross that finish line, seeing all their hard work culminate in that moment... better than any PR I can think of.
:QD: Once again: Leadville 100! Gotta get it done this year... did 100k last year, determined to do the real imperial until of 100 mi this year. And the Trabuco Max2 returns a great ride - used it for my trail marathon in Salida (Run Through Time) this year and it was fantastic on technical terrain, snow/ice/mud, and on steep descents, you could just bomb down. Never turned the ankle.
I bought these shoes for an Ultra 51km on technical terrain (rocks, loose gravel etc). So far I managed to put in 40km in it. Definitely very comfortable, midsole is nice for easy and rolling through the kilometres. Overall very stable. The only issues I found was when running on slanting hills or stepping on rock with the edge of the shoe... I feel that my foot is not well held in these situations. But overall very pleased.
Thanks for the review. I've been running in this shoe for about five weeks now and it might be the best trail shoe I've ever worn. It's pretty amazing and really works for me; I only wish they made a size 13.5!
I still have the original. Use it for ice and snow running in the winter. Also use it on gravel trails when it is wet/muddy. Perfect for both uses. Super durable, nowhere near wearing out so I won't be needing the 2 anytime soon!
Did my 4th run in them yesterday. One observation that due to stack height it twisted a bit coming downhill, need to be careful on technical trails . Otherwise super comfortable and dont feel fatigue afterwards.
Thought the midsole would get a higher score. Feels very responsive to me. QOD: Training for my first IronMan! Then giving it a hard push to get a 3:30 PR Marathon in the winter!
QD: Canyonlands 100 Miler! Going for my second buckle and first sub-24. I’ve been looking for an excuse to go run through Utah and this seems as good as any. Looks like this might be the shoe of choice for that race!
I just did a 51km Ultra in the Trabuco. My ankles are sore. The shoes is incredibly comfortable. However I struggled when I was running on steep slopes (sideways) and loose rocks. While it is protective, you need to really think where you are stepping.
@@antidepressants9232 my feeling is yes, primarily it is because of the height. The wide base helps to make it stable on most grounds. However I realised that sudden change of direction or stepping on a rock with the edge of the shoe increases the chance of ankle rolling. It never happened to me with the speedgoat or the G300-Max.
Thank you, I am planning for a 114km (70 mile) ultra in the mountains with 6600m (21600 feet) altitude change that is quite technical where I will need good grip. As I understood you this would be quite a fitting shoe.
Fabtastic shoe. I used it for 100k and my feet felt brand new at the end. Fabtastic on downhill and surprisingly grippy. I didnt expect it at all. No slippage throughout a british storm. Extreme comfort and a slight rocker. Its a lot of shoe
Trabuco seems great for long trail runs. Price seems great too. Reminds of the speed goat. Goals 2024: either tokyo marathon or London or both. Feb Cartagena Colombia half marathon along the beach June Aruba half along the beach
My big goal for this year is my local trail race called "The Bad Thing". I just signed up for it last night at midnight when registration opened and it is sold out already, so very exclusive! I ran the 50k version last year for the first time, but the 25k this year. I have only run the 25k once before in 2019 in 3:45 so hoping to improve my time. 😅
Hi, I love the Trabuco Max but it is too narrow for my son and there isn't a wide option (I found the Trabuco Max also ran smaller). Is the Trabuco 2 any wider? We live somewhere that we have to order everything online. Thank you.
QOD: No plans for any trails in my future. I’ve had the worst luck with trails. I either get lost or injure myself.😂 Definitely a pattern I want to overcome. Seeing people that run trails well, looks like so much fun🎉
I have a question. I really like this sneaker design, but the question is, would it be a good choice for hiking in the mountains for distances of 15 to 30 kilometers? If not, what would be the best choice in terms of comfort?
Do you think Asics did it like New Balance here where they made the same named foam slightly harder and less responsive so that its more "stable" for trail conditions? I really don't understand when companies do this, if stability is an issue then instead of making the foam harder why don't they just lower the stack height? Wouldn't that improve ground feel while not sacrificing cushioning and responsiveness? The only upside I can see to how NB did their trail series is so that short people can still feel like they're wearing high heels.
Love v1, but seems I pronote in them and it stuffs my knee/ITB up. Perhaps the tall lugs help so they last longer as they wear down so they keep up with the midsole?
What would you recommend as a trail shoe for long steady runs? For my road longer runs I use the Saucony Endorphin Speed, I'd like something similar, but perhaps a bit softer. This seems to fit the bill, but perhaps a bit too clunky?
Hi 😊. In your opinion, does this shoe works and comfortable too for daily use (walking on pavement, work, etc)? And how about the outsole? Do you think it's durable enough?
Same stack height as the Superblast, same foam as the superblast, looks like the same midsole design as superblast. Is this the trail version of a superblast?! If so very interested
I’ve been debating about the GS Tam I just wish they didn’t use the Gatorade colors. Wish they went with a different colorway on these. But I guess you get them dirty enough they won’t be orange haha
@@Scotty.Lincoln 3 months and the Cam Hanes color way comes out. Definitely more subtle. The podcast Cam did with the owners of Speedland shows the shoe. I’m on it when it comes out. We also have a retailer in the Dallas area! Blessed
@@mattpeters6224 Yeah I saw those too. Not a fan of them. Good signing because Cam has a big following but didn’t need all that extra stuff on the shoe. Alittle too gimmicky and marketing. Still might grab the orange pair because all good reviews on them. Do use the plate? If so does it make a huge difference? Dylan Bo just said he doesn’t use it
@@Scotty.Lincoln Certainly subjective concerning the color way’s. I do not use the plate because I prefer a softer feel to the outsole. They are extremely minimalist however, I am interested in at least trying them. I made the purchase WO the plate. The shoe delivers as promised. To justify the price the only metric left for me is durability. I only have 2 runs in so far. A 6 mile varied terrain trail and an 8 mile extremely technical trail. 10/10 on both.
My big goal is to stay healthy and strong so I can pace my friends in the Ultra pursuits this year! I've never paced someone but being able to help others in their running goals is SO inspiring and exciting to me. Seeing them through the last miles to cross that finish line, seeing all their hard work culminate in that moment... better than any PR I can think of.
I really like this goal man!
:QD: Once again: Leadville 100! Gotta get it done this year... did 100k last year, determined to do the real imperial until of 100 mi this year. And the Trabuco Max2 returns a great ride - used it for my trail marathon in Salida (Run Through Time) this year and it was fantastic on technical terrain, snow/ice/mud, and on steep descents, you could just bomb down. Never turned the ankle.
I bought these shoes for an Ultra 51km on technical terrain (rocks, loose gravel etc). So far I managed to put in 40km in it. Definitely very comfortable, midsole is nice for easy and rolling through the kilometres. Overall very stable. The only issues I found was when running on slanting hills or stepping on rock with the edge of the shoe... I feel that my foot is not well held in these situations. But overall very pleased.
Thanks for the review. I've been running in this shoe for about five weeks now and it might be the best trail shoe I've ever worn. It's pretty amazing and really works for me; I only wish they made a size 13.5!
Asics TM2 runs half size short compared to other shoes? (I'm a 13 in Nova blast)
Thx in advance
I still have the original. Use it for ice and snow running in the winter. Also use it on gravel trails when it is wet/muddy. Perfect for both uses. Super durable, nowhere near wearing out so I won't be needing the 2 anytime soon!
Seth to test your rain jackets have the kids spray you with the hose. Run on
Did my 4th run in them yesterday. One observation that due to stack height it twisted a bit coming downhill, need to be careful on technical trails . Otherwise super comfortable and dont feel fatigue afterwards.
I have UTS on May 13th in Wales, UK. Finish this and I have my stones for UTMB 2024. Bring it on
Thought the midsole would get a higher score. Feels very responsive to me.
QOD: Training for my first IronMan! Then giving it a hard push to get a 3:30 PR Marathon in the winter!
Quebec Mega Trail on July 1
Hey Seth. Thanks for putting your scores upfront. I know that may result in some not watching your whole video but thanks for doing it despite that!
Complete my first Ultra Marathon. I have been running a lot of trails recently and enjoyed it so much that I signed up for Yamacraw 50k.
QD: Canyonlands 100 Miler! Going for my second buckle and first sub-24. I’ve been looking for an excuse to go run through Utah and this seems as good as any. Looks like this might be the shoe of choice for that race!
I've got my first 100 miler SD100 after three loyal years of DGR mltivation!! Let's Gooo!!
I just did a 51km Ultra in the Trabuco. My ankles are sore. The shoes is incredibly comfortable. However I struggled when I was running on steep slopes (sideways) and loose rocks. While it is protective, you need to really think where you are stepping.
Do you think that's because of the height of the shoe?
@@antidepressants9232 my feeling is yes, primarily it is because of the height. The wide base helps to make it stable on most grounds. However I realised that sudden change of direction or stepping on a rock with the edge of the shoe increases the chance of ankle rolling. It never happened to me with the speedgoat or the G300-Max.
@@steven8591 Thank you
I got this shoe in February and I really love it. The tongue does move around on me tho which can be a nuisance but doesn’t hurt the experience
Thank you, I am planning for a 114km (70 mile) ultra in the mountains with 6600m (21600 feet) altitude change that is quite technical where I will need good grip. As I understood you this would be quite a fitting shoe.
Looking forward to trying these for walking the Camino de Santiago
Great review! How does it stack against fresh foam more trail v3?
Fabtastic shoe. I used it for 100k and my feet felt brand new at the end. Fabtastic on downhill and surprisingly grippy. I didnt expect it at all. No slippage throughout a british storm. Extreme comfort and a slight rocker. Its a lot of shoe
Trabuco seems great for long trail runs. Price seems great too. Reminds of the speed goat.
Goals 2024: either tokyo marathon or London or both.
Feb Cartagena Colombia half marathon along the beach
June Aruba half along the beach
My big goal for this year is my local trail race called "The Bad Thing". I just signed up for it last night at midnight when registration opened and it is sold out already, so very exclusive! I ran the 50k version last year for the first time, but the 25k this year. I have only run the 25k once before in 2019 in 3:45 so hoping to improve my time. 😅
This is great thanks
How does this compare to the trabuco gel 12?
Hi, nova 3 or tm2 for road daily training? for road only n my main concern is cushioning + outsole durability..thankss!!
Hi, I love the Trabuco Max but it is too narrow for my son and there isn't a wide option (I found the Trabuco Max also ran smaller). Is the Trabuco 2 any wider? We live somewhere that we have to order everything online. Thank you.
Which one is the best? Tribuco max 2, fresh foam more v3 trail or caldera 6? Really looking to grab either one of these 3
QOD: No plans for any trails in my future. I’ve had the worst luck with trails. I either get lost or injure myself.😂 Definitely a pattern I want to overcome. Seeing people that run trails well, looks like so much fun🎉
Wat is the Velcro on the heal cuff do u know ? I been trying to find the answer , not even on the asic page
I have a question. I really like this sneaker design, but the question is, would it be a good choice for hiking in the mountains for distances of 15 to 30 kilometers? If not, what would be the best choice in terms of comfort?
Do you think Asics did it like New Balance here where they made the same named foam slightly harder and less responsive so that its more "stable" for trail conditions? I really don't understand when companies do this, if stability is an issue then instead of making the foam harder why don't they just lower the stack height? Wouldn't that improve ground feel while not sacrificing cushioning and responsiveness? The only upside I can see to how NB did their trail series is so that short people can still feel like they're wearing high heels.
I need a Reebok floatride 5 review please 🙏
Love v1, but seems I pronote in them and it stuffs my knee/ITB up.
Perhaps the tall lugs help so they last longer as they wear down so they keep up with the midsole?
Goal of to get 1 maybe 2 races in this trail season.., with work and family life.., it’s hard.., but really want to get 1 race in
no rock plate?
The gel in the shoe is right in the middle of the heel.
There's no gel in this. Trabuco 11 has gel in heel, not this.
What would you recommend as a trail shoe for long steady runs? For my road longer runs I use the Saucony Endorphin Speed, I'd like something similar, but perhaps a bit softer. This seems to fit the bill, but perhaps a bit too clunky?
Hi 😊. In your opinion, does this shoe works and comfortable too for daily use (walking on pavement, work, etc)?
And how about the outsole? Do you think it's durable enough?
How do you think they'll suit/hold up in desert stage racing, eg. Racing the Planet type races?
Same stack height as the Superblast, same foam as the superblast, looks like the same midsole design as superblast. Is this the trail version of a superblast?! If so very interested
How do you like the V1 trabuco max. Vs the caldera 6 ? Overall + Which has better forefoot/ midsole cushioning?
Love this shoe then I tried the Speedland GS:TAM. It is all over.
I’ve been debating about the GS Tam I just wish they didn’t use the Gatorade colors. Wish they went with a different colorway on these. But I guess you get them dirty enough they won’t be orange haha
@@Scotty.Lincoln 3 months and the Cam Hanes color way comes out. Definitely more subtle. The podcast Cam did with the owners of Speedland shows the shoe. I’m on it when it comes out. We also have a retailer in the Dallas area! Blessed
@@mattpeters6224 Yeah I saw those too. Not a fan of them. Good signing because Cam has a big following but didn’t need all that extra stuff on the shoe. Alittle too gimmicky and marketing. Still might grab the orange pair because all good reviews on them. Do use the plate? If so does it make a huge difference? Dylan Bo just said he doesn’t use it
@@Scotty.Lincoln Certainly subjective concerning the color way’s. I do not use the plate because I prefer a softer feel to the outsole. They are extremely minimalist however, I am interested in at least trying them. I made the purchase WO the plate. The shoe delivers as promised. To justify the price the only metric left for me is durability. I only have 2 runs in so far. A 6 mile varied terrain trail and an 8 mile extremely technical trail. 10/10 on both.
:Qod: my plan for this year climb mount Fuji 🗻 in August
Fantastik🐍
QD. Get better at uphill and downhill running! Hard to master at the same time.
3.5-4mil lugs would be perfect
I thought you didn’t do shoe reviews unless you have some 50 miles in them? Thought you been taking a break from running and only doing 3 miles a day.
Trabuco 11 is way better. And better cushioned. You all fell for a rather firm big stack, for shame.
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Recover from torn meniscus so I can get back to “normal” running
itsooo prettyyy