Runometry Index
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The brand does not say which trails it is made for (technical, versatile or ultra): we wait before ranking it.
How the index worksWhich one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
ASICS Trabuco Max 5
- Latest version (2026)
- 3 mm less under the heel
ASICS Trabuco Max 4
- Previous version (2025)
- 3 mm more under the heel
Runometry Index
Each shoe is scored against the shoes of its own profile, from published facts only.
ASICS Trabuco Max 5
ASICS Trabuco Max 4
Runometry Index
55/100
Provisional index · 65 % read
Run off road
Versatile trail
No. 16 of 55
- Lightness315 g
- +13.5 pts
- Cushioning38.5 mm
- +30.0 pts
- Lugs
- 5.0 pts
- Foam
- 6.0 pts
Side by side
- ASICS Trabuco Max 4 has 3 mm more heel stack
CriterionASICS Trabuco Max 5ASICS Trabuco Max 4
Runometry Index
Runometry Index Not specified 55/100
Scored among Not specified Versatile trail
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 EUR 180
Best price found Not specifiedNot specified
Specifications
Weight 302 g 315 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam FF BLAST PLUS FF BLAST PLUS ECO
Support Neutral same for all
Best for
Terrain Trail same for all
Role Training same for all
Versions Men's and women's same for all
Uses Trail running, Long runs same for all
Retailer prices
ASICS Trabuco Max 5
ASICS Trabuco Max 4
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
Topo Athletic
Ultraventure 5 GTX
- Weight 317 g
- Drop 5 mm
- Close to ASICS Trabuco Max 4: same terrain, same category, same role
ASICS
Gel-Nimbus 27 TR
- Weight 310 g
- Drop 8 mm
- Close to ASICS Trabuco Max 5: same terrain, same category, same role
Saucony
Xodus Ultra 3
- Weight 309 g
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to ASICS Trabuco Max 5: same terrain, same category, same role
Altra
Olympus 7
- Weight 325 g
- Drop 0 mm
- 5 colours
- Close to ASICS Trabuco Max 4: same terrain, same category, same role