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ASICS Noosa TRI 16

ASICS Noosa TRI 16. 32.8mm stack, 217g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

73Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 32.8 mm stack, cushion 4/5

100Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 26.9 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 31.2 mm toebox height

68Great

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability

24Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying

73Great

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 5.9 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

5.9 mm

Heel stack

32.8 mm

Forefoot stack

26.9 mm

Weight

217 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.79
Breathability5 BR
Flexibility14.6 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return53.9 %
Shock absorption129 SA
Midsole softness33.6 HA
Outsole thickness2.3 mm
Tongue padding1.2 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.4 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (77.3 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Tall toebox (31.2 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the ASICS Noosa TRI 16 good for 100-mile races?

Great. 32.8 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 73/100.

Does the ASICS Noosa TRI 16 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 77.3 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the ASICS Noosa TRI 16?

5.9 mm, with a 32.8 mm heel stack and 26.9 mm forefoot.

Is the ASICS Noosa TRI 16 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.79. Elite grip on wet rock.

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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ASICS Noosa TRI 16 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run