ASICS Trabuco 14 Reviews

Their Trabuco 14 initially pressed on their outer toes with a harder toe box than the 12, but felt comfortable after 4-5 runs.

First impressions of the Trabuco 14 are good: comfortable and promising for mixed gravel and trail, with stability on technical terrain still to be tested.

First impressions after a single 11-mile run on buffed to lightly technical trails with creek crossings, on a hot day, so not a long-term verdict. They found it comfortable and roomy with a secure lockdown, decent grip in mud and quick drainage, though it felt warm. A sharp rock was felt painfully through the forefoot despite the plate, and the flat midsole suits easy-paced daily miles rather than fast or nimble running; they suspect it may bottom out on longer runs.

Ran a trail half marathon with about 3k of elevation in the Trabuco 14 without issues; it feels like a Novablast 5 to them.

A 58-year-old with hallux valgus who took the Trabuco 11 and 12 past 1000km finds the Trabuco 14 very comfortable and lighter after 50km.

Traction was great in mud and the sole feels good over knobbly stones; a trail workhorse for most speeds. The much wider toe box means her foot didn't slop around but didn't feel hugged either. 'The lack of hug may disappoint.'

9.13 and 9.10 with fit scored 10: a balanced, stable platform that gives confidence and control on technical trails and late in long runs, even as form slips. Not the softest; minimalist fans won't find what they want.