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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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YouTube · The Run Testers · Apr 17, 2025 · summarized
PositiveTwo testers: one ran a 30K first outing plus another 30K, the other about 20 miles, mostly dry runnable trail with some road. They liked the roomy toe box, stable wide platform and balanced midsole that softened with use; one found the heel landing firm. One found it bulky and imprecise on steep technical descents, and one said it grips poorly in wet mud. Best for easy long runs and road-to-trail.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Apr 9, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA 230lb runner finds the Trabuco Max 4 squishy, bouncy and stable, with a plush upper and great heel cup; it became their favourite groomed-trail shoe after a week of 4-5 mile runs.
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.
