ASICS Gel Trabuco 13 Reviews

Loved the Trabuco 13 until a stone went through the exposed foam on the sole.

The Trabuco 13 upper has no reinforcement and had long tears by 400km, unlike their 1000km Trabuco 12.

At 200 km their Trabuco 13 is separating between midsole and upper in several places.

Three-plus pairs of Trabuco 13 all broke in the same lower inner spot in under 150 km; ASICS admitted a defect and refunded twice.

Their first Trabuco 13 upper broke within 100 km and was replaced; they still like it for technical, long activities.

At 40 km and 2500 m up per week, the Trabuco 13 is comfortable and stable but lasts only 400-500 km before the mesh breaks.

An overpronator saw the Trabuco 13 foam collapse on the inner side after 220 km.

Around 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.