Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel-Trabuco 13 vs Brooks Cascadia 19

ASICS Gel-Trabuco 13
ASICSGel-Trabuco 13

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$110$203$186$152$135

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 9

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
High durability
Strong protection
Bulky, rigid ride
Limited agility
Restrictive toe box for wide feet

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight288–293 g
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

A strong, stability-focused technical trail shoe excelling in protection and durability for rugged runs.

Where to Buy

Brooks Cascadia 19
BrooksCascadia 19

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$226$207$169$150

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Grip: 8

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable outsole and upper
Comfortable for long runs
Bulky feel for some
Limited agility
Not ideal on pavement

Specs

Best for6:00–8:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateRock_plate

Judgment Summary

A strong, stable technical trail shoe excelling in protection, comfort, and durability for rugged terrain.

Where to Buy