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Runners mostly find it stable and well cushioned on long trail and groomed runs, but a few got heel, calf or Achilles pain, and several say it runs small.
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Showing 4 reviews mentioning great for long runs Show all
YouTube · Bigfoot Ultra Running · Jan 19, 2026 · summarized
PositiveOver 300 km on dry mixed trails and easy runs, by a 100 kg tester in size 15 shoes. The midsole felt firm at first, then softened and gained some bounce, with no tears and even lug wear. It protects the feet well on easy long days. Downsides: tight toe length on steep descents, the extra stack led to a couple of falls on rocks, it would be too warm for hot ultras, and wet grip is untested.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Apr 9, 2025 · summarized
PositiveFinds the Trabuco Max 4 great from 5 to 50km on rocky trails and on pavement, with more drive and stiffness than the Max 2.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Apr 9, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRan 80 miles of a 100-miler in the Trabuco Max 4 and finds it stable despite the stack, riding and breaking in like the Superblast.
Blog · Marco Mignano · summarized
PositiveA solid choice for many hours on trail: stable, protective and reliable for ultras, with no major wear after 200+ km. Above-average weight and limited reactivity make it a poor fit for fast work or short races, but ideal for 80-100 km+ events where you want fresh feet at the finish.
Runners mostly find it stable and well cushioned on long trail and groomed runs, but a few got heel, calf or Achilles pain, and several say it runs small.
Of the 14 reviews with a clear verdict, 57% are positive, 14% mixed and 29% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning.
We collected and summarized 14 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.
Trail and off-road shoes, ranked by real runners.
