ASICS Gel Trabuco 12 First Run Review: A reliable big stack all-rounder?

[@carsons5750]

Glad you’re taking a look at this! I’m in SpeeGoats on the trail and ASICS Gel Cumulus on the road, so interested in how this turns out (although I need to check if this comes in wide to even be an option for me).

[@KimiCars]

I’m using the Trabuco 11 GTX for the hiking session and really loved the midsole as it’s not too soft but also not that firm and the outsole is very grippy on all kind of surfaces

[@jamesrevell1]

Got these the other day, great shoe!

[@candidobm]

That's the best trail shoes in the market. I've tried MANY other, and this was the only one that provides good traction, versatility, cushion and durability. HOKA shoes (e.g. Speedgoat) are good also, but they simply don't last and after few months they feel like rubbish. From HOKA, I only use Bondi 8 and Mach 6.

[@enkeierick]

I’m between the trabuco 12 and speedgoat 5 for backpacking. Which would you get?

[@nasreddinelatreche2125]

@@enkeierick both are great, but trabuco 12 is more stable and very versatile and most importantly DURABLE :)

[@THC0151]

Just ordered the gtx version. Wonder why they got rid off the old lace hiding flap on the toung.

[@stuartreay4683]

I used the trabuco 12’s for my last 2 100 milers. Both ultras had every combo of terrain. Really happy with them overall. One concern is I’m wondering how the mid sole will last, not sure if they’ve started to harden 🤔. I’ve definitely benefited from half size bigger. I like my shoes a little wider fit I but don’t buy the wide fit.

[@dextersuarez9948]

Have you compared them to the Trabuco max 3?

[@marcoc2706]

Have you run in Trabuco 11? I tried on Trabuco 11 GTX a while back and found both its midsole and upper quite hard and rigid. Sounds like the 12 is much better.

[@KimiCars]

Might need to break in the midsole first

[@eianlim7134]

The GTX version feels much rigid because its waterproof material which feels like plasticky. the non GTX version feels lighter.

[@eianlim7134]

coming from the 11, havent looked back ever since, the 12's are much more lighter and better material for the outdoors. Hands down would not look at other line moving forward.

[@oilers48]

Are they waterproof?

[@ignraditya]

How do you guys compare this to the Trabuco Max 3? Or do anyone ever compare?

[@dextersuarez9948]

I’m asking the same question before buying, let me know if they respond

[@Hillbillyspree]

​@@dextersuarez9948 same

[@Elvis-guy1973]

Would you recommend these Asics for using on treadmills at the gym?

[@rosslogan4154]

No, they've been specifically designed for trail running. Road/tarmac running shoes should be used on a treadmill.

[@Elvis-guy1973]

@@rosslogan4154 Do asics make a shoe for the gym & road you can recommend.