{"id":45650,"date":"2024-03-25T17:34:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T21:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_trail&p=45650"},"modified":"2024-03-28T05:27:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T09:27:30","slug":"asics-gel-trabuco-12-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_trail","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/trail\/asics-gel-trabuco-12-review\/","title":"ASICS Gel Trabuco 12 Review","author":77,"featured_media":45658,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[48],"shoes_type":[235],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"3","cons":"2","verdict":"The Asics Gel Trabuco 12 is an exceptionally stable all-terrain running shoe that inspires confidence on varied terrain types, including dirt, grass, snow, and ice.","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"ASICS Gel Trabuco 12, ASICS Gel Trabuco 12 Review,ASICS running shoes review, best ASICS running shoes, Trail running shoes,","description":"The Asics Gel Trabuco 12 is an exceptionally stable all-terrain running shoe that inspires confidence on varied terrain types, including dirt, grass, snow, and ice.","professional_image":"45663","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":"","_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_45657\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"749\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Asics Gel Trabuco 12 is the newest iteration of the brand\u2019s long-distance stability road to trail shoe. \r\n\r\nThe Trabuco is more trail-focused than the Gel Venture<\/a> and with less cushioning than the lighter, maximalist Trabuco Max<\/a>. \r\n\r\nAt $140, the Gel Trabuco 12 is comparable in price to other premium long-distance all-terrain running shoes made for neutral runners with mid-level cushioning, like the Brooks Cascadia or Hoka Challenger. \r\n\r\nThe Trabuco 12 is heavier than its mid-cushioning all-terrain competitors at 10.1 oz. (285 g) for women or 11.1 oz. (314 g) for men. \r\n\r\nFor comparison, the Women\u2019s Cascadia 17<\/a> is about 9.8 oz and Challenger 7 <\/a>is about 7.7 oz. The Trabuco 12 has a mid-drop 8mm heel to toe, which is the same as the Cascadia and more than the Challenger, which has a 5mm drop.\r\n\r\nThe Gel Trabuco 12 is built for stability and features patented rear foot gel technology that improves impact absorption in the heel and an adaptive guidance system<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nThe wide basenet shape facilitates a balanced landing after each stride better than some of the Hokas with the same intention. This stability is intended to be most helpful when you need additional stability longer into a run. ","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"[caption id=\"attachment_45651\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\nThe Asics Gel Trabuco 12 is an exceptionally stable all terrain running shoe with a variety of use cases<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nWhile a stability shoe had not previously been one I considered a necessary part of my running shoe quiver, I appreciate the comfort and reliability of a stability shoe over maximalist for similar use cases. \r\n\r\nFor road-to-trail out my house over varied terrain that may include winter conditions, dirt roads, dusty singletrack, and non-technical trails, these are comfortable and reliable for racking up mileage. \r\n\r\nAfter having recently reviewed the Hoka Stinson<\/a>, which is a maximalist running shoe with a stability focus, the Gel Trabuco 12 made me rethink the need for a higher stack<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to test the Gel Trabuco 12 during longer efforts (longer than half a day or high mileage), so I\u2019m unable to compare fatigue and comfort in a stability versus a maximalist at that effort length. \r\n\r\nHowever, I found Asics adaptive stability in the Gel Trabuco 12 to be more stable than Hoka\u2019s H-Frame stability technology. While the Gel Trabuco 12 has a wide basenet, it\u2019s not as cumbersome and frankly, clown-like.\r\n\r\nOverall, I consider the Asics Gel Trabuco 12 to be a sleeper in the trail shoe world and was impressed<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nWhile I\u2019d select a faster shoe for races and speedwork, I\u2019m looking forward to continuing to lace on the Gel Trabuco 12 for everyday running and hiking.","model":"Gel Trabuco 12","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"For a road-to-trail runner looking for maximum stability and versatility on longer runs with varied terrain.","pros_0_pro_line":"Exceptionally stable ","_pros_0_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_1_pro_line":"Reliable traction","_pros_1_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_2_pro_line":"Comfortable out of the box","_pros_2_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","cons_0_cons_line":"Heavier than its competitors","_cons_0_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_1_cons_line":"Speed limit in more technical terrain","_cons_1_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_2_cons_line":null,"_cons_2_cons_line":null,"water_resistance":"Good","_water_resistance":"field_5c19b989685e9","pros_3_pro_line":null,"_pros_3_pro_line":null,"pros_4_pro_line":null,"_pros_4_pro_line":null,"cons_3_cons_line":null,"_cons_3_cons_line":null,"cons_4_cons_line":null,"_cons_4_cons_line":null,"in_page_subtitle":null,"_in_page_subtitle":null,"image":null,"_image":null,"cushioning_type":"responsive\/balanced","_cushioning_type":"field_594357fba24e6","cushioning_amount":"Medium cushioning","_cushioning_amount":"field_5c1a16c4d4c23","sizing":"1","_sizing":"field_59435b58fd832","heel_fit":"normal","_heel_fit":"field_59435bbc45b07","midfoot_fit":"wide","_midfoot_fit":"field_59435d1684838","toebox_fit":"normal","_toebox_fit":"field_59435d1484837","flexibility":"medium","_flexibility":"field_59435d1284836","stability":"very stable","_stability":"field_5944aca41583c","midfoot_fit_copy":null,"_midfoot_fit_copy":null,"best_for":"","pe_timestamp":null,"ds_query":"+\"trabuco 12\" -\"grade-school\" -\"pre-school\" -\"grade school\" -\"pre school\"","_ds_query":"field_5c1600ad01052","release_date":"","_release_date":"field_5c176d6fffe21","weight_oz":"11.1","_weight_oz":"field_5c176d34ffe1f","heel_drop_mm":"8","_heel_drop_mm":"field_5c176d57ffe20","intro_to_the_shoe":null,"_intro_to_the_shoe":null,"main_text":null,"_main_text":null,"protection":"[caption id=\"attachment_45653\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1191\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe protective features of the Gel Trabuco 12 were sufficient for all testing conditions. The flexible rock plate between the midsole and outsole prevented penetration and impact from rocks and roots underfoot. \r\n\r\nThe hardened materials on the reinforced toe cap shields the front of the foot from impact from rocks and other hazards on trail. On muddy days, small rocks and debris did get inside the shoe. \r\n\r\nThis was annoying but did not hamper my runs significantly. The shoes have gaiter attachment points on the tongue and heel if extra protection from debris or snow is needed.","_protection":"field_634686bca261b","durability":"9","_durability":"field_6272de0b5fdf5","responsiveness_&_speed":null,"_responsiveness_&_speed":null,"comfort_and_fit":"[caption id=\"attachment_45659\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nI size up half a size in all Asics shoes, and the Gel Trabuco 12 was no exception. While I had to pull the laces tight to get sufficient lock down, the length of the shoe required the half size up and ensured the toe box was ample for longer runs.\r\n\r\nWith optimized lock down, the Trabuco 12 was comfortable over multiple-hour efforts. The Gel Technology and cushioning in the heel cup reduce the force of impact and provide excellent support. \r\n\r\nThe midsole cushioning was sufficient along the length of the footbed, as I did not notice significant fatigue.\r\n\r\nThe engineered mesh upper was breathable in all conditions tested. 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For a road-to-trail runner looking for maximum stability and versatility on longer runs with varied terrain.<\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

Trail runners looking for a lightweight, maximalist shoe or are focused on shorter, speedier efforts. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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