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Trail
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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Blog · Tom's Guide – Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
PositiveA dream on hard-packed or gravel paths and road-to-trail runs, where its propulsive bounce and plate shine, and it grips well wet and dry. On testing terrain those features become concerns: it feels unstable and lacks traction on mud or boggy grass, so it's worth the price only to a few.
Blog · Meta Endurance – Theo & Esther · summarized
PositiveStiff and highly responsive, best for shorter, fast trail runs under six hours and speed sessions, not ultras, and your muscles need time to adapt. One tester loved it on climbs, but mud sticks to the outsole until it gets slick.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 6, 2024 · summarized
MixedAfter one trail 5k run they found the Metafuji Trail lively and nice, but suited only to smooth trails because any unseen root or rock can throw them off.
Of the 10 reviews with a clear verdict, 60% are positive, 20% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (3 reviews). For example: Has tried most ASICS trail shoes and calls the Metafuji Trail fun but very unstable. Says that beyond about 15 miles they would not stay upright in it.
We collected and summarized 10 experiences shared on Reddit and blogs, 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.
Trail and off-road shoes, ranked by real runners.
