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Runners praise the ASICS Gel Trabuco 13 for grip and a comfortable, stable feel on technical trails.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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YouTube · TRAILRUNNINGReview · May 21, 2025 · summarized
MixedAround 250 km of testing from a heavier runner (over 80 kg). They like the light, lively ride, protective midsole and padded heel collar, and would use it from half marathon up to ultra distances. Grip is only okay on loose ground and mud, and the thin upper is delicate: an inner tear appeared by 250 km, first showing around 100 km, though it did not affect performance. Best on cleaner, less technical trails.
YouTube · The Run Testers · Apr 17, 2025 · summarized
PositiveTwo testers with roughly 35 and 40 km in them, mostly easy marathon-training runs on forest floor, grass, compacted mud and gravel plus some road commuting. They found it roomy and comfortable with a plush padded heel, a balance of cushioning and ground feel, and enough agility to pick up the pace. Grip was fine in the dry but weak in sloppy mud. It suits anyone wanting one do-it-all trail shoe.
Blog · Marco Mignano blog – Marco Mignano · summarized
Positive7.5/10: a balanced, reliable shoe for medium-distance races and training, with stability, protection and a bit of reactivity. It doesn't excel at any single thing. Nearly intact after 200 km, though the midsole lost some of its life; he estimates 500-600 km total.
Runners praise the ASICS Gel Trabuco 13 for grip and a comfortable, stable feel on technical trails. The main downside is durability, with many reporting the upper tearing or separating within a few hundred kilometres, sometimes much sooner. Some also find the ride firm and hard on the legs.
Of the 24 reviews with a clear verdict, 42% are positive, 21% mixed and 38% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (8 reviews) and narrow fit (2 reviews). For example: The Trabuco 13 upper has no reinforcement and had long tears by 400km, unlike their 1000km Trabuco 12.
We collected and summarized 24 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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