ASICS Gel Fujirado

Every runner who loves to run in the mountains is aware that the differences are not only uphill but also downhill in trail running races. This means that trail-specific footwear must ensure optimum grip for ascents and descents, and on all types of dry and/or wet terrain, among others. To meet these needs ASICS Running, in its trail running collection, has a very interesting novelty such as the innovative Gel Fujirado.

Inspired by the ASICS Gel Fuji Attack saga, these ASICS Gel Fujirado stand out for incorporating the ultra-fast BOA lacing system, which provides the runner with a millimetric fit, and to the personal taste of each runner.

The Gel Fujirado has a rather medium profile due to its 8 mm drop and an approximate weight of 355 grams for the men's version. These technical specifications allow the model to better adapt to the natural movement of the foot. Due to the technologies and materials used, the most cutting-edge of the Japanese firm, the ASICS Gel Fujirado are able to adapt to any type of surface and weather conditions, being a model to keep moving forward in every mountain route, even in the most adverse and difficult circumstances.

Comfort, protection and traction in every stride

The cushioning capacity of the ASICS Gel Fujirado is composed of a SpEVA foam midsole, which is a lighter material than standard EVA. But, of course, the Japanese company's exclusive GEL system is also present in this trail running model. The GEL compound is included in the heel area, something that favors support, while offering a more comfortable ride in the rear of the shoe, and therefore helps minimize impacts on the ground.

Without leaving aside the cushioning section, the Gel Fujirado also incorporates a network of intermediate side panels, all of them symmetrical, whose mission is to improve stability in the midfoot area but also to increase comfort in each stride. These variables of stability, firmness and safety of the ASICS Gel Fujirado are also reinforced by the optimal performance of its outsole, in which ASICS designers have chosen to include the highly resistant AHAR + compound, adding to the whole a whole network of versatile lugs, which allow the runner to adapt to both the uphill sections and the most technical descents. This ensures grip and traction on the most difficult terrain, even on rocks.

Not to mention that the ASICS Gel Fujirado comes with a hard plate reinforcement in the toe area, offering maximum protection for carefree trail running.

Micro-adjustable closure (BOA)

Earlier we mentioned that the great innovation of this new mountain model, the ASICS Gel Fujirado, is its BOA lacing system. With its origins in specific cycling shoes, this system offers a millimetric fit. It is a micro-adjustable closure dial, where each click of rotation means one millimeter of adjustment, and ultra-fast lacing.

Thanks to the innovative BOA system, the ASICS Gel Fujirado is the first trail model from the Japanese company to incorporate this innovation to guarantee stability, support and safety at midfoot level.

In addition to the innovative BOA system, the ASICS Gel Fujirado also features an upper with a sock-like construction and a one-piece, highly cushioned collar to provide greater comfort during running.

All in all, we can label the ASICS Gel Fujiraado as a trail running shoe with great cushioning, very good response, formidable protection, spectacular grip and traction for ascents and descents, and an innovative and exceptional fit for running with maximum comfort and safety in the mountains.