Side by side comparison: ASICS Fuji Lite 7 vs Inov8 Trailfly Pro

ASICS Fuji Lite 7
ASICSFuji Lite 7

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$140$198$182$149$132

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 8Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 7Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 5Door to Trail: 8

Pros & Cons

Lightweight and agile
Excellent ground feel
Versatile traction
Limited heel lockdown
No rock plate

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight241 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Agile, lightweight trail shoe excelling on moderate terrain; less suited for technical trails.

Inov8 Trailfly Pro
Inov8Trailfly Pro

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$195$233$214$175$156

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 8Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 7Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Energetic, springy cushioning
Excellent wet-rock grip
Natural, anatomical fit
Limited rock protection
Runs warm in heat
Less grip in deep scree

Specs

Best for4:30–6:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight228 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, energetic trail shoe with excellent grip and anatomical fit for mixed terrain.