Asics

Gel FujiTrainer 2 Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Where the pavement ends, the world is just beginning. Explore the unpaved and untamed world of trail running in the Asics Women's Gel FujiTrainer 2 Trail Running Shoe. The FujiTrainer eliminates excessive bells and whistles to give you a robust but basic shoe to protect your paws from unpredictable terrain while keeping your foot fairly low to the ground. Whether you're exploring the gravel paths of your inner-city forest preserve or heading for the hills to experience the highs and lows not found in town, this trail-trouncing shoe gets you there and back, and still wants more.

The open mesh upper lets fresh air tickle your toes while standing guard against incoming gravel and chunks of dirt. The gusseted tongue sticks close to the shoe to create a sock-like fit at the same time preventing airborne trail debris from landing inside your shoe. A nifty pocket eats the laces so you're not tripping the trail fantastic. Underfoot cushion can't be ignored, especially when you're planning to dominate technical trails. Solyte, an ultra-light and implausibly responsive midsole, is the meat of this trail-shoe sandwich. It softens your footstrike and maintains a clear line of communication between your foot and the earth. Despite the middling heel-forefoot drop of 6mm, the shoe won't strand heel-strikers due to the rearfoot GEL cushioning system. This expansive gel pillow rests in the heel to mitigate the shock of impact, and ease the natural flow of your gait to toe-off. A combination of forward and reverse lugs in the AHAR sole help you get up and down steep and slippery hills without the tell-tale signs of shredded fabric on your butt.