If you’re in search of a race shoe, consider the Asics MetaSpeed line (such as the MetaSpeed Edge+ below). Bottom line: Whether you need a workhorse trainer or you’re looking for your next marathon shoe, Asics has models that can get the job done. This is something I wish more trail running shoes did, and honestly something I wish more regular shoe companies did. Rearfoot Gel Technology: silicone gel integrated into the rear of the shoe helps lessen the impact from heel striking and helps your foot transition smoothly into the rest of its step progression.

It is a style of midsole that helps reduce the impact of running on hard surfaces, but it doesn’t put an extra spring in your step. It’s good, but not great. If you want your ASICS trail runners to be everyday shoes, buy two pairs so one is always trail-ready. The ASICS Trabuco Terra models of trail running shoes feature the FF Blast technology. How to select the best ASICS trail running shoes for you Foot width

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Some ASICS trail running shoes are made with synthetic and water-resistant materials in the upper. Synthetic materials are naturally water-resistant because they do not absorb water like other natural materials, like leather or cotton textiles. That’s good news for folks with cold feet, and good news for anyone considering these shoes for colder weather. Some beefier trail running shoes add more tabs around the heel so you can attach an ankle gaiters (Altra does this on their Lone Peak line of shoes), but we don’t see any of that on this budget trail running shoe. The adhesive is mild, such that you can still remove the insole, but it keeps the insole in place when removing or putting the shoe on.

Despite being a budget-friendly trail running shoe, the Asics Gel Venture 9 can withstand over 800 miles. I have done 200 miles, and the outsole has minimal sights of wear. I am sure about getting new pairs before they wear out.I was ok with this shoe on short to medium runs, but I felt the shoe was too stiff for me on longer 10+ mile runs. One of the most reliable brands in road and trail running, Asics provides a wide range of shoe series, each with their dedicated uses. The Gel-Venture family is an entry-level trail shoe, with the new Gel Venture 9 hitting an interesting balance between road and trail running. Even when it was 50F (10C) out, I still saw sweat collecting inside the shoe, especially on this foam fabric. I found pretty much all Asics GEL shoes are comfortable and hard to notice any specific area where there is a GEL patch. The Latin phrase was one of the major inspirations for the founder of ASICS, Kihachiro Onitsuka. He believed that physical activity was an essential part of healthy living.