Asics has updated its legendary trail classics – the Gel Trabuco and Trabuco Max – making them lighter, more stable and with even more impact protection as Asics continues to establish itself as a credible player in the trail community.

GEL-TRABUCO 11 UPDATE
The Gel-Trabuco™ 11 shoe is a versatile trail style, offering less weight and adaptive stability. It’s also re-imagined with better traction for the trails​. An adaptive guidance system, and wide basenets, help create a more stable ride on varying terrain making them functional for when you need extra support during the late stages of a run. ​

The updated rock protection plate features a flexible construction that shields your feet from sharp rocks and rugged terrain. They also added 2mm to the foam’s stack height to improve comfort and impact absorption while the outsole is formed with a revamped ASICSGRIP™ technology to improve traction on varying off-road surfaces.

Gel-Trabuco 11 Features:

• Engineered mesh upper helps improve breathability
• At least 50% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions
• The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to conventional dyeing technology
• Adaptive guidance system helps create a more stable ride on varying terrain
• Lace garage helps keep laces from coming untied
• Rearfoot GEL™ technology  improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike
• FF BLAST™ technology. Cushioning creates a softer landing and a more responsive toe-off
• Rock protection plate features a flexible design that helps shield your foot from rocks and rugged terrain
• Reflective details designed to improve visibility in low-light conditions
• ASICSGRIP™ outsole rubber provides advanced grip on varying terrain
• Full-ground contact design creates a smoother and more efficient ride.

TRABUCO MAX 2 UPDATE
The Trabuco Max ™ 2 shoe draws inspiration from the concept of technology and how it can be synchronised with nature to free the mind and body. It continues to provide advanced energy savings and cushioning properties to help you navigate the trails with less effort.​

FF BLAST™ PLUS technology has been added to the midsole to create effortless impact absorption while propelling your momentum forward. This material also creates a more dynamic feel that helps keep the shoe lightweight.​

GUIDESOLE™ technology is strategically positioned to create an easy forward roll and is scientifically proven to help increase your potential to run further while using less energy.

Features:

• Jacquard mesh upper helps improve breathability and comfort
• At least 50% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions
• The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology
• GUIDESOLE™ technology helps conserve energy
• FF BLAST™ PLUS technology. Cushioning creates a softer landing and a more responsive toe-off
• ASICSGRIP™ outsole improves durability
• OrthoLite™ sockliner provides soft step-in comfort
• Reflective details designed to improve visibility in low-light conditions
• Breathable mesh upper
• Gaiter system

These shoes can be found at the following retailers:

1. Gel-Trabuco 11 (Black/Yellow/Blue) = Totalsports, Cape Union Mart, Sportsmans Warehouse, The Sweat Shop, Run-Away-Sport, Kloppers Sport, Takealot, The Athletes Foot, Topgear Sport, Run Store, Tekkie Town, Poobie Naidoo, Bryan Bands Sport & Sport SA

2. Gel-Trabuco 11 (Pink Grapefruit) = Totalsports, Takealot, Kloppers Sports, Poobie Naidoo, Sportsmans Warehouse, The Athletes Foot, Top Gear Sport, The Sweat Shop, Sport SA Online, Run-Away-Sport, The Run Store & Brian Bands Sport.

3. Trabuco Max 2 (Black/Golden Yellow) = Totalsports, Sportsmans Warehouse, Brian Bands Sport, Cape Union Mart, The Sweat Shop, Run-Away-Sport, Kloppers Sports, The Athletes Foot, Run Store & Top Gear Sport.

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