ASICS Metafuji Trail 2 Reviews

Owns two Metafuji 1s and finds the Metafuji Trail 2 improved, with better return and far more stable than the Agravic Speed Ultra.

Two runs of 20-21 km: the best trail shoe they have run in, light, springy, stable and forgiving at slow paces with a locked-down fit.

Outstanding propulsion and a reactive FF Leap midsole, and almost road-shoe smooth on paved sections. One tester's first carbon trail shoe. It only comes alive at higher speed and feels too race-oriented for easy runs. Grip is limited in mud, the pointed toe box suits narrow feet, and it's expensive.

An airy, snappy, speedy ride that feels more road-to-light-trail or gravel shoe than do-it-all mountain racer. One tester, who broke her ankle in v1, kept it off technical trail. It was perfect for gravel intervals, and the drawstring laces mostly stay put.

One of the most impressive trail racers available, comparable to a road super shoe in responsiveness. It only comes alive when you push the pace, best on non-technical, runnable trail. Avoid it if you have weak ankles or Achilles issues or only run easy.