ASICS
ASICS Metafuji Trail
ASICS plated trail racer. MetaRocker geometry for smooth transitions.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 35 mm stack, cushion 4/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 30 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 24.5 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 5 mm drop, heel counter 3/5
Full specs
Drop
5 mm
Heel stack
35 mm
Forefoot stack
30 mm
Weight
278 g
Lug depth
4 mm
Plate
Yes
Waterproof
No
Foam
FF BLAST TURBO
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.80 |
| Breathability | 5 BR |
| Flexibility | 25.2 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 21.80 Nm |
| Heel counter | 3/5 |
| Energy return | 59.7 % |
| Shock absorption | 153 SA |
| Midsole softness | 30.2 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Tongue padding | 4.0 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Reflective elements | No |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (69.6 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Category-average height (24.5 mm vs 25 mm median)
True to size.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
In the review circuit
Questions before you race
Is the ASICS Metafuji Trail good for 100-mile races?
Great. 35 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.
Does the ASICS Metafuji Trail fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 69.6 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the ASICS Metafuji Trail?
5 mm, with a 35 mm heel stack and 30 mm forefoot.
Is the ASICS Metafuji Trail plated?
Yes. Plate type: full carbon. Race-day propulsion, less flex for slow trail.
Is the ASICS Metafuji Trail good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.80. Elite grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 89/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 79/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 24/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 77/100 (Great)
hundredMilerReadiness: 69/100 (Great)