Side by side comparison: ASICS Metafuji Trail vs On Cloudultra Pro

ASICS Metafuji Trail
ASICSMetafuji Trail

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.6

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$250$149$137$112$99

Unjustified

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 5Energy Return: 6Stability: 4Durability: 9Grip: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 5Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 3Door to Trail: 6

Pros & Cons

Outstanding grip on smooth trails
Lightweight for stack height
Excellent breathability
Narrow, restrictive fit
Unstable on technical terrain
Firm, harsh ride

Specs

Best for4:00–5:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack45 mm heel / 40 mm forefoot
Weight260 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Aggressive, carbon-plated trail racer excelling on smooth terrain but limited by fit and harshness.

Where to Buy

On Cloudultra Pro
OnCloudultra Pro

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$260$226$207$169$150

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 7Grip: 6

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Ultra-distance comfort
Stable high-stack platform
Breathable, roomy upper
Outsole lugs wear quickly
Limited wet traction
High collar may irritate

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned trail supershoe for ultras; excels in comfort, stability, and long-distance efficiency.