You should try the new Fuji lite 5. Same outsole as the Max, but lower stack

Flow Formulas

I have the HOKA SPEEDGOAT 5 ... they are great but i want to test these or the new ballance fresh foam x trail ...good review BTW !

I think every single runner should have their own channel and film every second of every race. Every runner should have multiple people filming and flying drones. We need to set up cameras all over the course also. Every single runner should be required by law to make a documentary of every run they go on🙏

Come do the Mohican with us

Asics is amazing.

It was my 2nd marathon.. in 2000.. did the whole hog a few times and the half hog 3 times. Pure❤️for the Pig 🐖!

40 hours running is insane am i trippin ? 😂

Nice recap!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. i came across this vid just by chance & there i am 3:05 in the orange & my friend in the #CTF #NF blue shirt 🎽.

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Yup good call. Wasatch is very tough- don’t need Covid to contribute to the difficulty. You’ll live to run another day!

I have the Trabuco 11s and the sole grip is stellar. I can put full faith in them time after time over a variety of terrains. That means so much on mountain hikes and runs. The Max 2’s sole is very similar to the 11 and 12 with maybe a few less lugs. I would love to try the Max 2, but I’m a bit apprehensive about wearing them on technical terrain. For that reason, I chose the Trabuco 12 as my next shoe.

Dan!!! Don’t like the zero to hero label man….No one sees you as that…(KZbin or in your personal life) Setbacks are a vital part in the journey of success. Count this run as day 1 and add to it and build your next story! You Da man!!! BTW you can still run the BR Back 50 in July and have a 100 PR at The Canal Corridor in October!! Just a suggestion…Tony J

Glad to see you uploaded new content. I really appreciate your videos. The Mohican video from last year has been super motivating as I am gearing up to run it for my first 100. Any chance you'll be back this year?

Good to see you back! Going for a run always helps improve my mood and clear my mind. Have a great year!

Still working up my mileage for Pine Creek Challenge 100. Plenty of time to get after it for fall races 👍

Happy to see another video from you my friend! Thanks for keeping it real. I love that the weather is getting nice again. Love the Spring time!

At times like this, I try to just focus on the enjoyment of the trail running experience. That's where I go, whenever I need to recharge or reassess.

I can't believe there are people who stayed in their cars and continued driving. Was this momentary darkness an inconvenience for them?

Crazy how dark it got!

Would you recommend for a 50km light trial race mate?

Would you recommend these for mountain walks?

Nice review. Thanks!

A lot of your face was still showing in the clips you posted though.. did you also use sunscreen?

I love everything about this shoe but last long run before an upcoming trail 25k I rolled my ankle about 4 times only on steep rocky rooty downhill (I live in the northeast it’s gnarly up here). I love everything about this shoe except for that aspect which I didn’t experience on non mountain trail runs. Trying to figure out if I go with the Trabuco for the race or play it safe with my Olympus 5 which feels like sludge comparatively when I run uphill or flats. What would you recommend? Just wish they took like 5mm off the stack height .. it feels very stable except for rocky downhill.

excellent review. I have the same shoe (another color), around 300k made on it, I love the comfort and protection, but it is impossible to use these shoes on somewhat technical terrain with rocks and roots. my ankle rolled and I was stuck for two weeks, it was really annoying and it had never happened to me before. Today, I would rather buy Trabuco 11 or 12 (new model)

Hey I know this is an old review, I'm thinking of getting a regular houdini for running as well. You mentioned that after running with it for a period of time, the jacket retains sweat. Do you by chance know how long that would be? I just run 30-40 min every other day. Thanks!

I think my second run in them was the Grand Canyon. No issues.

I got them last summer after seeing your 1st review! At the time I was just curious and starting out in trail running. I now have 535 miles on them, have been thru slush, frost, snow, slick mud, pouring rain, technical trails, swiss hikes, +1,000m to 3,952m mountain summiting hikes in TW with them - and they are still like brand new. I can't really compare other shoes since I never needed to get another pair of shoes, but I feel qualified to say these are definitely cherry picks for ultras and power or fast hiking if they fit your feet the way they hug mine 🥰

Thinking of using these for all training and racing this year but worried about them for very technical stuff. Have you heard of the seven sisters trail race in Massachusetts? It’s super gnarly in rocks and my first time running it will be this May - there is very little all out running for the race. Would love your thoughts on this shoe for that race if you had a minute to look it up. Not looking to buy 2 shoes just to race that one so wondering if the TM2 would be OK? Great review and video.

Im close to the 200 mile mark in mine. As you said its a great shoe, super comfortable and surprisingly stable considering the stack height I thought. Asics have just realised the v3 so I'm tempted however I've just ordered the Brooks Catamount 3 so if i don't get on with them then the TM3 will be getting ordered 😂

I DNF’d my first 100 miler attempt because of nausea. I too suffered with it for about three hours before calling it quits. It’s my Achilles heel - I’ll put up with soreness, tiredness, mild pain, etc., but nausea will stop me.

Big fan of this shoe. Thinking about the New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail V3. Have you tried it and if so any thoughts or comparisons to the Trabuco Max 2?

It’s good to see you back, Dan. I sorta fell out of training as well after my second failure at the North Dakota Badlands 150 miler in October. I turned 59 years old in December, but I’m still out there routinely knocking out 50 milers and beyond, at least up until October. 😢 I’ll be following you on your return, and doing the same thing. Here’s looking forward to a great 2024, and more fantastic videos!

Also look at the Patagonia Airshed hoody and the Houdini Air which is more breathable for high output activities. 👍

Great review mate, appreciate the depth and details 👍🏻

Great work bru! Recently joined the ranks of Dayton ultrarunners, see you on the trails!

I just picked these up for my road running.., I like em.

+ cool intro music + nice shoe review! +nice sit down version - It´s a bit hard to hear you when the music is playing all of the video - Strange when the intro starts so far in to the video and kind of break off your review + Good length of video :) thank you for the review.

Can't wait to learn more about your ultra races. Your goals sound great. Cheers!

I too have a two 100 milers goal this year. Mine are Vernal Equinox in April and No Business in October. Looking forward to following along with your training.

Cool vid!

East Fork 100M for one? :)

Good Goals and Good Luck! I look forward to seeing your training going into 2024, and we can both work on taking a few pounds off the dad bod.

I really liked the video transition from Twin Creek to FL. Very cool! I might have to steal that idea!

"This is what I like to do, so that's what I'm doing" 😂 Me talking myself up anytime the weather is bad.

I thought the Trabuco Max 2 was the favorite trail shoe?! I got them after seeing your video a while back and absolutely love them :D

How are the Trabuco Terra 2?

The Trabuco Max 3 are out overseas, so Asics has Trabuco Max 2 for $99 US now. May have to stock up. I enjoyed them