ASICS grip on the outsole provides improved traction in both dry and wet conditions so that no matter what the conditions are you can feel prepared to take on the any challenge. Asides from material, another major change to the upper is the toe bumper. The Trabuco 9 utilized an external toe number that was stitched on top of the cloud mesh. In the Trabuco 10, it has been redesigned to be sleeker and more integrated with the main upper through the use of overlays in varying densities, starting with it being dense and structured where the upper meets to midsole before reducing in density and increasing in pliability. These overlays are also used throughout the midfoot on both medial and lateral sides, offering sufficient structure there. A standout feature of the upper is a little pouch situated at the top of the tongue that offers storage for the lace knot. This instills some confidence in preventing dust that may serve to loosen a tied lace, and guarantees no flopping around of laces. The same consistency also ensures the availability of Gore-Tex running shoes in their catalog. For example, a GTX version of the GT-2000 and Cumulus is always offered for sale, along with several others like the Gel-Pulse and Trabuco. Recommended for: multi-terrain trail runners with overpronation issues Asics GEL-Trabuco 10 review: Also consider

The Saucony Peregrine 12 offers a durable, versatile trail shoe which performs well in all weather, and on all terrain. They will protect your feet for longer and cope better in slippery conditions than value footwear. Plus, the Peregrine is much lighter than the GEL-Trabuco 10, although it also offers less support.The changes are mainly in the upper and fit. The air mesh of the Trabuco 9 was fragile and prone to tearing. The v10 has tighter mesh, which makes it more durable on the trail – but more permeable to water, too, which it tends to trap in its mesh. The fit is true to size length and width wise for me in a US9 as with all other Asics shoes. As mentioned the toe box is voluminous both in terms of width and across the top. Some may find this beneficial for longer distance runs / races. The toebox volume remains similar to that of the Trabuco 9, which fellow reviewer Mike found to be a standout feature.

Underfoot, Flytefoam technology combines with rearfoot gel to absorb, cushion, and provide excellent comfort even across uneven terrain. If there’s one thing that Asics is very good at, it’s consistency. The Kayano has been around for nearly three decades, and both the Cumulus and Nimbus are over two decades old.

There are few differences between the T10 and T9. As mentioned in the preamble, the Japanese brand had already made significant improvements to the 9th version. Therefore, the developments on version 10 are minor. Bryan: In the same class of shoes as the Trabuco as its name suggests, the Cloud Ultra looks more bespoke as On shoes do. However, its shallow lugs and dull and hard ride is a no-compete with the Trabuco 10. Fit wise, I find the Trabuco to be superior as more volume is definitely better than the overly snug fit in the Cloud Ultra for trail runs of all distances.