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ASICS GEL-Trabuco 13 vs Merrell Nova 4

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Runometry Index

Each shoe is scored against the shoes of its own profile, from published facts only.

ASICS GEL-Trabuco 13

Runometry Index

No index yet

The brand does not say which trails it is made for (technical, versatile or ultra): we wait before ranking it.

How the index works

Merrell Nova 4

Runometry Index

46/100

Provisional index · 85 % read

Run off road

Versatile trail

No. 29 of 55 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Good

Lightness275 g
+30.4 pts
Cushioning25 mm
+4.8 pts
Lugs4 mm
+5.0 pts
Foam
6.0 pts

Side by side

  • ASICS GEL-Trabuco 13 has 6.5 mm more heel stack
Runometry Index
Runometry Index Not specified 46/100
Scored among Not specified Versatile trail
Price
Catalogue price EUR 160 USD 140
Best price found Not specifiedNot specified
Specifications
Weight 285 g 275 g
Drop same for all8 mm8 mm
Heel stack 35.5 mm 29 mm
Forefoot stack 27.5 mm 21 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST PLUS ECO FloatPro foam
Support same for allNeutralNeutral
Best for
Terrain same for allTrailTrail
Role same for allTrainingTraining
Versions Men's and women's Men's
Uses same for allTrail runningTrail running

Retailer prices

ASICS GEL-Trabuco 13

Merrell Nova 4

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