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.
@stever2074
Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks! I particularly appreciated your take on who the target audience for the shoe is. A lot of reviews skip that. Yours helped me decide between Trabuco 11 and Trabuco Max 2. (The latter.)
@ericperramond3463
Жыл бұрын
Nice job -- it's a damn good shoe. I have 50 miles in this bad boy, and I love it. Maybe not the toebox room of some, but better than a LOT of other trail shoes out there for the long haul. Feels light, bouncy, traction-y, and forgiving. My legs feel great for hours after. Hell yes.
@andrewjknoxuk
Жыл бұрын
Think this is the shoe for me. Can’t see the comment anymore where you replied to my question above but I don’t need the big toebox of the Topo UV3, just thought it would be better on harder terrain, I wouldn’t need deep lugs for a high stack trail shoe. I tend to go for firmer rides when it’s muddier. This shoe has a nice rocker too
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Yes! It was a great pick!
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
@@andrewjknoxuk yeah I’m not sure I would out a lot of road miles on this one but it is ok for a commute every once in a while
@Shevock
Жыл бұрын
Good info. Look at your channel! I remember when you had less than 1k and you're already pushing towards 2k. Great work.
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for watching!!!
@markw76
Жыл бұрын
I have now used this shoe on an Oregon 50k and Colorado a Colorado 20k. Both with tons of climbing. They truly save your legs, but are pretty bad for steep down hills or narrow single track where your feet ride at an angle. Just too much flex and foot floating. Disclaimer: I am 300lbs.
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Good to see someone else enjoys them! Thanks for watching!
@bev9708
Жыл бұрын
GREAT review , very thorough !! You’re having a love fest here with these shoes!!! 😁 Mmmmmm plush!!!! That’s music to my ears!! 🥰 I picked up the V1 recently for only €80 … what a bargain !! This year I’m aiming to do my first ever trail marathon , for me that means around 5hours on my feet, so perfect shoe I think! 💪🏻🏃🏻♀️💪🏻
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Had fun reviewing and wearing them!
@paligis9777
10 ай бұрын
I replaced the laces in mine with non stretching (or less stretchy) laces and work like magic. For my foot shape. The heel counter fits snug. And i wear true to size and a bit thicker socks.
@andrewh7599
Жыл бұрын
Mine are arriving Wed and I'm taking them out for 20 miles on Thursday. Can't wait.
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
You will love them!
@paulmulks
Жыл бұрын
How did you get on with them Andrew? I need some new trail shoes and I'm torn between the asics and the new Saucony xodus ultra 2's 🤔
@TrailrunnerTroy
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review - thank you!
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Troy!
@madrunning8402
10 ай бұрын
Great Review! Thanks for sharing!
@PacificNWHiker
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Comfy midsole, grippy outsole, and breathable upper? Sold on the Trabuco max. This shoe seems like it will perform great in the Pacific Northwest for running and hiking.
@P--O
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review and truly inspirational! I really would like to try this shoe! Greetings from a new subscriber in Sweden
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! I had fun with it!
@JB-hq9yj
7 ай бұрын
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.
@ericguqin
Жыл бұрын
Nice review! I just finished a road half marathon with my novablast 3 trail version and loved it so much. I'm considering similar FF blast+ shoes for hiking or technical trail running. How does it feel when running on rough rock terrain or using it has hiking shoes?
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s great. Very soft under foot, but not squishy. Also very grippy runner for rocks.
@morgansyvertsen9265
Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you. 👍
@expatadventureturkey9324
Жыл бұрын
Love to hear your thoughts on how this max cushion trail runner compares to Altra Olympus 4 or 5…comfort etc…thanks for the content. Max Cushion show down for spring 2023
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
We can probably do that. I’ve run many miles in the Olympus.
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Preview: the Trabuco is more cushioned if you can believe it!
@expatadventureturkey9324
Жыл бұрын
@@UltraDad Wow, I wouldn’t have expected that the Trabuco max would be more cushioned. This sounds like a shoe that I might have to give a try for those long trail run “recovery effort” again thanks for the feedback and content.
@edmundlaflamme6829
Жыл бұрын
@@UltraDad Nice review. Did you wear the same size as the Olympus ? I need a wide toe box and noticed they dont offer wide widths. Thank you
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
@@edmundlaflamme6829 yes size 12…same
@ErnieOne
Жыл бұрын
thank you, UltraDad
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
@aididchannel7044
Жыл бұрын
Great riview 💯👍👍👍💯
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@andrewjknoxuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! How would you compare this to the SG4 on harder terrain? I'll be running a 100K in the summer and the route will take me onto roads as I come into the villages and back up into the hills again. I find the SG4 to be a fantastic all-rounder and surprised me on the roads. Though I'm toying between the TM2 and the Topo Ultraventure 3 for that event. Wouldn't use either in muddy or technical stuff.
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s ok on roads but prob not more than 3-4 miles. Lugs are pretty aggressive which is why they are mud kings
@mustafagencer
Жыл бұрын
now i ordered one asics trabuco max 2. it is not available in turkey so i bought it from germany
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
You should like them! Great grip!
@xavierespinosa449
Жыл бұрын
How does it goe in technical terrain compared to a Hoka Mafate speed 4? Great review!
@lukasamd
Жыл бұрын
Hey, what about stability in a bit more technical sections? Such big shoe may be problematic, but maybe I'm wrong
@SHAHLIFE
Жыл бұрын
Hi, can i use TM2 as my daily trainer for road? I rarely go to trail and why i think i am gonna buy tm2 is because of the very deep midsole + outsole durability (my assumption is true or not?) .. or do u recommend Novablast 3 instead of this for road only? my main goal are very good cushion + outsole durability.. Really appreciate your opinion! 🤗
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Nova 3. Too much lug depth and bulk for roads unless you have 3 inches of snow!
@SHAHLIFE
Жыл бұрын
@@UltraDad thanks for your opinion!
@Samarain
Жыл бұрын
I have a question. I really like this sneaker design, but the question is, would it be a good choice for hiking in the mountains for distances of 15 to 30 kilometers? If not, what would be the best choice in terms of comfort?
@j.w.matney8390
11 ай бұрын
A lot of thru hikers are now wearing trail shoes. Might want to check out the blogs of people who've done the Pacific Crest and Appalachian trails.
@ker6134
Жыл бұрын
Great insights, my only reluctance is if its outsole is comparable to vibram megagrip... that one is the gold standard and nothing comes close to them. Could you really compare them to the megagrips?
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Yeah this outsole is very tacky (sticky), and the lugs are just as effective.
@_EveryStepofTheWay
Жыл бұрын
I am 286 lbs and looking for a great shoe that I can wear for my Camino De Santiago hike in the fall. Would you recommend this trail shoe for walking 15KM to 25KM?
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
I would. It has a lot of great cushion!
@_EveryStepofTheWay
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Valhallaaaa
Жыл бұрын
I just hate Asics colours... I was something like proffesional runner many years back and i just bought my first asics just now as i am trying to get back to running... But IT was really big fight for me to give it try because of colours.. they have almost no shoe that doesnt look like clown shoe to me... IS IT so hard to have like one black variant?! Anyway i have like trabuco 10 and its really good shoe i am happy that i try it... Still that colour is so Bad to me...
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
Each to their own I guess. They feel great!
@yalokim5264
Жыл бұрын
Actually the black upper on white midsole is the most refecting mix for me. Though I must admit some colour matching at Asics, Nike or Saucony make me go pass a good pair of shoes. So, if not Traboco MAX, look at the Hoka Mafate⁴ ...or Saucony Xodus² (v1 was a perfect example of ugly duckling that made me wait for v2, which in grey/black looks just fine)
@johnwhitesides566
Жыл бұрын
If you've run in the Caldera 6 - how does the ride compare?
@UltraDad
Жыл бұрын
I have not but maybe I should! Sorry I’m no help
@viveviveka2651
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the review. The music could have been better, though
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