Asics Trabuco Max 2 | FULL REVIEW | Well This Was a Surprise

Спорт

Thomas and Robbe review the Asics Trabuco Max 2, a max cushion trail shoe (for real, it's 43 mm of Flytefoam Blast+) that can handle pretty much any distance. And the outsole grip is solid as well. Needless to say, we were pretty surprised at the results, as was the rest of our trail team. Available now for $150.
INDEX
INTRO (00:00)
UPPER (1:51)
MIDSOLE (3:00)
DROP (3:25)
PRICE (6:18)
RED OR GREEN LIGHT? (6:09)
Believe in the Run does make a small commission from any affiliate links, so if you pick up one of the shoes, please use the shop links below to help us out!
SHOP THE SHOE
Asics Trabuco Max 2 (Men) ➡ bit.ly/SHOP-ASICS-TRABUCO-MAX...
Asics Trabuco Max 2 (Women) ➡ bit.ly/SHOP-ASICS-TRABUCO-MAX...
Read the review ➡ believeintherun.com/shoe-revi...
Shop Believe in the Run apparel ➡ shop.believeintherun.com
Subscribe to The Drop weekly email💧 ➡ bit.ly/THEDROP
Listen to The Drop weekly podcast, wherever you get your podcasts, or here ➡ bit.ly/THE-DROP-PODCAST
Follow Us!
➡ FACEBOOK: / bintherun
➡ INSTAGRAM: / believeintherun
➡ STRAVA: bit.ly/BITR-STRAVA
➡ TWITTER: / bintherun
➡ WEBSITE: BelieveintheRun.com
Shop Running Warehouse (free shipping on EVERYTHING and 90-day no question returns):
Running Warehouse US ➡ bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE
Running Warehouse EU ➡ bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE-EU
We run legit miles in our shoes and provide honest, no BS reviews of running shoes, running gear, and running races.

Пікірлер: 104

  • @DNF4U
    @DNF4U Жыл бұрын

    Took my pair to the test on its first run. 55km of technical surfaces and it performed really well. Very bouncy and comfy. Great grip.

  • @crashdavis721
    @crashdavis721 Жыл бұрын

    haven't been this early since my wedding night

  • @shredmaestro93

    @shredmaestro93

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @etho98

    @etho98

    Жыл бұрын

    *rimshot

  • @jp05598

    @jp05598

    Жыл бұрын

    Aaaaaaayo

  • @SergiuSalcau00

    @SergiuSalcau00

    Жыл бұрын

    Bahahahaahhahahaha, wtf.

  • @dominicmcnamara

    @dominicmcnamara

    Жыл бұрын

    Fuiyoh

  • @ron9338
    @ron9338 Жыл бұрын

    Would be nice to do a full 1-1 comparison with the speedgoat

  • @jodzdayrit3175

    @jodzdayrit3175

    9 ай бұрын

    MissMatch!. SpeedGoat All The Way. For Me😊

  • @Mark-df3tk
    @Mark-df3tk Жыл бұрын

    Great review, interesting shoe. I might have to purchase 😁

  • @pj8761
    @pj8761 Жыл бұрын

    Haven't tried these, but I will completely agree with you (and others) about the Hoka speedgoat. The toebox was too narrow and constrictive for me.

  • @lukasamd

    @lukasamd

    Жыл бұрын

    +1, ordered Speedgoard 5 wide and.. it's still narrow. Fortunately did not use them in terrain, so can send back

  • @mickyward3716
    @mickyward3716 Жыл бұрын

    Curious to see how the max 2 stacks up against the regular trabuco 11

  • @alexlove1714
    @alexlove1714 Жыл бұрын

    was sitting thinking man i wish BITR would review the trabuco max 2, open up PC and well damn, there it is

  • @tonybowen455
    @tonybowen455 Жыл бұрын

    Tried this on in store and it was my second fav shoe behind the mach 5. I'm on my second pair of trabuco max 1's. Such a great deal for around 100. Great traction, versatile, and last a long time. They feel great even on pavement once I got used to them. I used them a ton for grass volleyball where the traction is great. I even used them for indoor volleyball once, and they did great for that.

  • @runzization

    @runzization

    Жыл бұрын

    Does trabuco 1s run 1/2 size short?

  • @tonybowen455

    @tonybowen455

    Жыл бұрын

    @@runzization True to size for me

  • @corvetteenthusiast5163
    @corvetteenthusiast51632 ай бұрын

    I bought a pair a couple of days ago and will run trails this weekend to test them out. I have 3 pairs of ASICS…two Nova Blast (3 & 4) for speed and the Kayano 30 for recovery. I bought the trail shoe due to their good stability. I have a pair Hoka Mafate Speed 4 for the trails but they are narrow shoes…good grip though. Great video and thanks for sharing your views.

  • @tazpengra
    @tazpengra Жыл бұрын

    I'm looking for a new cushioned trail shoe for this Summer. These look decent but I'll wait until they come in a color other than black. No, Hoka don't really work for me except the Stinson, and no telling when the 7 is coming out, and if it gets even heavier.

  • @seanvonlost
    @seanvonlost8 ай бұрын

    I’m super picky for trail shoes and this was one that I really liked, my only hope for the next version is to continue to do a better job on the upper/lockdown. Like Robby said, I have to retie them something and rarely just tie them and go. They take effort there…

  • @Sabundy
    @Sabundy Жыл бұрын

    I bought the Asics Gel Nimbus 25 a few days ago. Absolutely loving it. So comfortable and it looks great. Very cool design imho. Thank you BITR for introducing me to it 👍👍👍

  • @Lulu-oi9ue

    @Lulu-oi9ue

    5 ай бұрын

    I bought a pair of these as my first pair of running shoes getting back into it after my accident. Have worn ASICS nimbus years ago as my shoe of choice so I was stoked to try these with the new thick soul. They are super comfy and I feel like I’m running on clouds. I want to do trail running and do some events this year. I don’t have much options where I live and at the local sport shop but they do stock these ASICS. Might give it a go.

  • @Sabundy

    @Sabundy

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@Lulu-oi9ueI bought the Trubaco Max 2. They have been fantastic trail shoes.

  • @davidrogers5443
    @davidrogers5443 Жыл бұрын

    Has to be Big Foot 🤟🏻🤪 awesome review

  • @lizardnipples
    @lizardnipples9 ай бұрын

    I love these shoes so much. What would the road equivalent be?

  • @manuel_877
    @manuel_877 Жыл бұрын

    Good morning for all the runners from 🇪🇸. Like for Thomas and Robbe. Thanks for this information about Asics 2023. A nice weekend for everyone. 🌞🏃⛰️

  • @bluesque9687

    @bluesque9687

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea! Thomas is good... Robbe to me is not always relatable.. I think Robbe is odd with his own thing going on! Also Robbe is so indecisive about his own opinions that overall it is just confusing! Megan and Thomas are clear and decisive! Megan's comments are always the most helpful to me!

  • @manuel_877

    @manuel_877

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bluesque9687 i agree with you 👍

  • @andrewjknoxuk
    @andrewjknoxuk Жыл бұрын

    Love a review and comparison to TNF Enduris 3 please 😛

  • @Samarain
    @Samarain Жыл бұрын

    I have a question. I really like this sneaker design, but the question is, would it be a good choice for hiking in the mountains for distances of 15 to 30 kilometers? If not, what would be the best choice in terms of comfort?

  • @kimoarnaudov9240
    @kimoarnaudov92406 ай бұрын

    Nice review,pls help..la sportiva akasha 2 or trabuco max 2

  • @prayerXtantra
    @prayerXtantra Жыл бұрын

    Keepin my eye on this one❤

  • @matthiassventoest6800
    @matthiassventoest6800 Жыл бұрын

    this may be the next great trail shoe..

  • @crunchyapplepie4987
    @crunchyapplepie4987 Жыл бұрын

    What are your thoughts between this shoe and speedgoat? Are they any more bouncier and gripper?

  • @M3anMike
    @M3anMike Жыл бұрын

    The brain dead max 1 that came out last year took a little to break in but the FF is getting softer. It looks really nice!! So I really want wear this one bad!! I hope it has more cushioning in the heal!! The first max was kinda weird!! Hardly any in the heal and most if it was in the forefoot which was weird......great video!!!

  • @LouieB4
    @LouieB4 Жыл бұрын

    I gave them a test at Sufferfest. Just one loop. Very comfortable. Definitely a mile gobbler. I would have gone down a half size when I buy a pair.

  • @rainy_days
    @rainy_days Жыл бұрын

    How’s the space in the toe box? I am planning to do my first 50k soon and this looks promising, but I have 2E/3E feet.

  • @ClubmanGT1971
    @ClubmanGT1971 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love my Gore-Tex versions.

  • @maxispoe3737

    @maxispoe3737

    12 күн бұрын

    Ohhhh, so there's a WP version of max 2?! 🤔 That's what I'm actually in dire need of. Ive looked up the gel-trabuco 12 gtx, them are said just perfect to every extent, yet the prices of those 2 models differ greatly...

  • @paolocirne5933
    @paolocirne5933 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, what about the socks you’re using in the video? Actually you never say a word about the socks .. it’s essential. The height /length of those seem perfect. Could you please tell me the brand ? Thanks

  • @SHAHLIFE
    @SHAHLIFE Жыл бұрын

    Hi, can i use TM2 as my daily trainer for road? I rarely go to trail and why i think i am gonna buy tm2 is because of the very deep midsole + outsole durability (my assumption is true or not?) .. or do u recommend Novablast 3 instead of this for road only? my main goal are very good cushion + outsole durability.. Really appreciate your opinion! 🤗

  • @prestonbroadus3978

    @prestonbroadus3978

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @harishkumar51
    @harishkumar51 Жыл бұрын

    Very good

  • @thejuicedup7348
    @thejuicedup7348 Жыл бұрын

    Can you use these shoes to jog on sidewalks instead of trials?

  • @kuriosites
    @kuriosites Жыл бұрын

    Knowing that the Trabuco Max 2 uses Asics Guidesole technology, is this a trail version of the Glideride 4? I want to do more trails just to have an excuse to get this shoe.

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    Not quite as rockered and a bit more cushion

  • @kepler4105
    @kepler41053 ай бұрын

    how to choose fujispeed3 and trabucomax3

  • @toddhollinghead886
    @toddhollinghead886 Жыл бұрын

    Thoughts on this vs the Novablast TR? Didn’t they have those at the event or am I misremembering?

  • @TolunayOrkun

    @TolunayOrkun

    Жыл бұрын

    Very different shoes. This is a serious trail shoe. Novablast 3 TR is a road shoe with slightly upgraded outsole with shallow lugs for very basic buffed up trails.

  • @morganbaynham
    @morganbaynham Жыл бұрын

    Would it work as road to trail, or as a multi-function daily trainer?

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    It could work. The cushion is there.

  • @kratusorelius7650
    @kratusorelius76505 ай бұрын

    Is it suitable if i have overpronation?

  • @markbuley176
    @markbuley176 Жыл бұрын

    I've had these for a couple weeks. I have 3 runs in them. They are fantastic on smooth trails, bouncy, and fun. I tried them on some technical rocky downhills and that's where this shoe is a miss for me. The 40+ mm stack and softness lead to some sketchy lateral stability. For me this is green if you aren't going super rocky or technical. For me it's a send back to RR sports, just too unstable on rocky downhill terrain.

  • @yalokim5264

    @yalokim5264

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you try the non-MAX Gel-Trabuco? These are the regular non-CRAZY trail shoes. I was positively surprised by v9, didn't like the v10 (too hot upper, too firm forefoot). Yet now, new v11 with FFblast foam looks just right! Sure, only testing will tell if the soft foam works, how long does it last. But, with the same grip + less stack it should be way better than MAX.

  • @Adam-zx2xj

    @Adam-zx2xj

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@yalokim5264 I got the v11s and they're amazing. Definitely flying under the radar

  • @Sabundy

    @Sabundy

    Жыл бұрын

    I just ordered a pair today. I can't wait to receive them.

  • @akiwaki3751

    @akiwaki3751

    Жыл бұрын

    they re not made for rocky downhill? did u think of that?

  • @macoyupadoodle
    @macoyupadoodle Жыл бұрын

    Personally i wish they kept the lace garage ,i have the fuji light 3 which i really like and those have the garage . Now, when is the Evoride speed and Asics S4 review 😉

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    Still has the lace catch though, so that's nice

  • @TolunayOrkun

    @TolunayOrkun

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope we see ASICS S4 in US. Apparently it is out in Japan.

  • @kaishunider4110
    @kaishunider4110 Жыл бұрын

    Would you guys recommend this shoe for someone who starts trail running?

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @hum-dinger2453
    @hum-dinger2453 Жыл бұрын

    has anyone tried the gel venture v9s?? obv. not as max cush as these but for people that have wide ass feet i wonder if the ventures are worth picking up.

  • @q20a08

    @q20a08

    Жыл бұрын

    Picked up a pair of 4E Venture 8 a while back, quite cheap. I would say the midfoot platform could be wider for my taste, but the forefoot is decent enough. Of course, this all gets back to your particular foot. From some comments of yours I have seen, you might find it a mere 2E-ish pretender. As you might expect, it's not the most expensive-seeming upper. But the outsole resembles fairly sturdy snow-tire tread. I've only given it mild casual use thus far. Seems decent walking some snowy asphalt. Wouldn't over-pay for it.

  • @hum-dinger2453

    @hum-dinger2453

    Жыл бұрын

    @@q20a08 size and fit comparable to the asics nimbus and cumulus 24s 4EE (extra wide)??

  • @madmjolnir4811
    @madmjolnir4811 Жыл бұрын

    This versus the Salomon Ultra Glide?

  • @mtimbroims

    @mtimbroims

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends on how technical the terrain is. In Quebec Canada you wear the Ultra Glide and make a call to a pallbearer because you might not make it down alive with those lugs/grip.

  • @Phoenix_Core
    @Phoenix_Core Жыл бұрын

    how does this feel on feet compared to the gel nimbus 25?

  • @andymuncie

    @andymuncie

    Жыл бұрын

    I've just run a trails ultra in them out of the box this morning. You can definitely feel the bounce/cushioning especially when your foot is flat to the ground. I find the 25's not great on damp/wet ground but then I use them on the road. The fit is definitely better in the toe box as it has more room. The grip was great but our run was on sandy dusty and woody trails and it was bone dry. I would definitely use these over the 25's for any type of trail running though.

  • @alanshrimpton6787
    @alanshrimpton6787 Жыл бұрын

    I assume no rock plate. I felt rocks in the 1st Fuji lites which is a shame.

  • @joshbrady4740

    @joshbrady4740

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm really interested in seeing a review for the gel trabuco 11. Less cush than the max but with a rock plate, appears to be a little more agile than this monster.

  • @q20a08
    @q20a08 Жыл бұрын

    Curious how people with a wider forefoot find the fit. Sounds tempting for me to try, but wary about the lack of any wider widths. Incidentally, I enjoy the humility of Robbe the glitch-prone robot. It doesn't advantage me in any way for reviewers to assume that all feet closely mimic their own unique specimens.

  • @lukasamd

    @lukasamd

    Жыл бұрын

    I have wide foot (and flat) and... unfortunately the only one option is to try. Last time I bought Brooks Caldera 6 - and it's too narrow, blister after 3 runs, max 12 km. Today received Trabuco Max 2, they looks much better, better even than Speedgoat 5 wide so maybe it will be fine

  • @q20a08

    @q20a08

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lukasamd Thank you ! Obviously, the only SURE method is to try it on. But sometimes people can save you plenty of bother in advance, by noting that a particular shoe (like Speedgoat) tends toward narrow forefoot. So far, I'm hearing "T. Max 2" may be worth trying-on, for those of us stuck with a wide forefoot. Thanks again.

  • @lukasamd

    @lukasamd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@q20a08 no problem. I'm after first run with Max 2 - 15 km. It wasn't smart but.. no blisters, there is a lot of space and looks like they will be fine for me

  • @scherry2900
    @scherry2900 Жыл бұрын

    Help!!! This or the New Balance More Trail v3?

  • @michaelshaw9752

    @michaelshaw9752

    10 ай бұрын

    very curious on this same ?! I am on the fence for each of these .

  • @johnwhitesides566
    @johnwhitesides566 Жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to the Caldera 6?

  • @johnwhitesides566

    @johnwhitesides566

    Жыл бұрын

    Never mind - you answered it!

  • @justintung7981
    @justintung7981 Жыл бұрын

    Wonder how it compares to the Superblast

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    More of a trail nimbus 25

  • @ericguqin
    @ericguqin Жыл бұрын

    Is it legal to race any marathon with this shoes?

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, World Athletics will not care if you wear a pair of shoes higher than 40mm unless you are an elite or trying to break a record.

  • @gasbike100mpg
    @gasbike100mpg7 ай бұрын

    since when does ex-speaker McCarthy do sneaker reviews?? (kidding) great vid.

  • @yalokim5264
    @yalokim5264 Жыл бұрын

    It's not MAX 2, it is TOO MAX (~ed out). Gel-Ttabuco 11, same FF Blast but in reasonable amounts - it looks already competitive against mentioned Speedgoat + it is better suited for the technical trails. ...rather than the Dance Floor 🕺 Just by looking MAX reminds of the Twist (my ankle) contest. Challenge not accepted 😅 GT¹¹ Fuji Lite³ Fuji Speed Surely, Asics gives some choice 👌

  • @marjorieaijeelucero1149
    @marjorieaijeelucero1149 Жыл бұрын

    this vs speedgoat 5?

  • @matti72033

    @matti72033

    Жыл бұрын

    While the SG is much more agile and lighter, I think the Asics is a much more comfotable shoe. Just my two cents, but the Asics blows the SG5 away as a daily runner.

  • @hum-dinger2453
    @hum-dinger2453 Жыл бұрын

    if only these came in a 4EE (extra wide)

  • @prestonmorris8039
    @prestonmorris8039 Жыл бұрын

    Weight? Or did I miss that somewhere? Lol

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    10.8 oz. (303 g) for a US M9, 9.4 oz. (265 g) for a US W8

  • @matthiassventoest6800
    @matthiassventoest6800 Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh, so this is the shoe asics had the pop-up event for.. when that person, and their child guarded the gate ..

  • @JB-hq9yj

    @JB-hq9yj

    Жыл бұрын

    Don’t be weird.

  • @matthiassventoest6800

    @matthiassventoest6800

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JB-hq9yj do you listen to the podcast ?? the person, made it more than it was, they wanted permits ??

  • @Believeintherun

    @Believeintherun

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep. “You shall not pass!”

  • @sergheyzaporojanu6872
    @sergheyzaporojanu68722 ай бұрын

    Can't you clean them? for God Sake!

  • @andrewh7599
    @andrewh7599 Жыл бұрын

    Come on guys. I did 20 miles in these yesterday on a moderately technical trail, and I can say without a doubt, this shoe is hot garbage- easily and by far the worst shoe I have ever laced up for the trail. The mid foot lockdown is not achievable even when strangling your foot. This causes the shoe to be flat out dangerous on technical descents. Lateral stability is non existent. Like actually non existent. In the zegama and caldera your foot at least sits deep in the foam. Not so much here. You're on top of the foam. So you have zero built in stability and just have to hope you're strong enough to not get injured while you slide around on top of a slab of foam. The rocker is slightly out of place, putting you too far on the toes for technical descents. Which exasperates the sloppy mid foot issue. The foam is mediocre. It's okay, but not great. You all act like this flyte foam blast is some great creation, when you know it's just an over hyped Eva similar to what Hoka was using in 2021. You could actually go to Walmart or Payless and get a shoe that would perform just as good or better than this on the trail. The Trabuco is a decade behind Nike, Saucony, or Brooks.

  • @jimgifford3035
    @jimgifford3035 Жыл бұрын

    Too many shoe reviews. Yawn

  • @JB-hq9yj

    @JB-hq9yj

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re bored because you decided to watch another shoe review?

  • @etho98

    @etho98

    Жыл бұрын

    HELLO JIM GIFFORD.

  • @jimgifford3035

    @jimgifford3035

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t watch it

  • @jimgifford3035

    @jimgifford3035

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JB-hq9yj Didn’t watch it

  • @JB-hq9yj

    @JB-hq9yj

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jimgifford3035 you’re very special.

Келесі