Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 trail running shoes

The Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 trail running shoe is a real pig of a spare that can handle muddy, difficult terrain, making it a good choice for advanced trail runners, but also for beginners looking for a comfortable, secure trail running shoe. The midsole is notably high compared to other trail running shoes, which is good for comfort, but experienced runners looking for a high ground feel may not find this shoe the best choice.

The upper of the Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 trail running shoe is a durable mesh material with good water drainage. It dries quickly and has good breathability for trail running shoes. Additional layers of foot protection are added to the upper part of the shoe. A rubber layer on the toe and heel protects against moisture and small stones. An elastic strap on the tongue can be used to tuck the shoelace into, so it doesn’t get caught in small twigs. Although the shoe is rather wide (which favours those with a wide foot), it has a good foot support. Shoelaces tend to tangle on longer runs of over 1 hour. The shoe has good protection against debris, although the tongue fixed on both sides tends to shift on longer runs. The tongue and heel are also highly cushioned, which increases comfort and secure footing, however the cut-out at the ankles is a little too deep, which in turn compromises footing and foot protection. Cross-country shoes tend to have a stronger grip on the foot, making them harder to put on, helped by the strap on the heel, which is a small but useful feature.

The midsole of the Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 trail running shoe is made entirely of Asics FlyteFoam Blast foam (the previous version only had FlyteFoam foam), which is a more bouncy dynamic foam, so you can run faster tempos in this shoe. It has good energy dissipation and is harder on the feet to get tired in. Compared to trail shoes, the midsole is high (average sole thickness is 31.5 mm, an increase of 2 mm compared to the previous version), which gives very good shock absorption and comfort, but despite the height, it is not unstable. One of the biggest new features of the shoe is the ASICS Guidance system, which is adaptive and provides greater stability. Stability is further enhanced by the fact that the width of the shoe’s midsole is much wider than average. The Gel insert, which is no longer visible from the outside in the heel of this shoe, further increases shock absorption and protection. Rock protection is provided by a plastic plate in the midsole.

The outsole of the Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 trail running shoe is made from the ASICS GRIP rubber compound, which gives the shoe extremely good traction on any surface.The shoe also grips well on wet muddy and icy snowy surfaces. The outsole does not wear easily. The spikes on the outsole give great grip in all directions, so sharp turns, steep climbs and descents are no problem for the shoe

Overall, the Asics Gel-Trabuco 11 trail running shoe is a versatile, comfortable, stable running shoe that you can confidently put on for any trail run, whether it’s a longer run or muddy, wet, rocky terrain. A good choice for beginners and advanced runners alike. One of its most outstanding features, in addition to excellent traction, is the dynamism provided by the FlyteFoam Blast foam, which makes the shoe suitable for faster runs.