ShoeGeometry

ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2

TrailTrailCarbon plate2026Men'sCurrent

Specifications

Heel-to-toe drop
Derived
5mm
Mediumderived_from_stack_v1source
Heel stack
Manufacturer stated
42mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Forefoot stack
Manufacturer stated
37mm
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Weight
Manufacturer stated
258g
Mediumregex_specs_v2source
Plate
Carbon plate
Primary foam
FF Leap
List price
$280

Plate, foam and price from Asics Metafuji Trail 2 is a rocket on gravel, but a risk on real mountains | Believe in the Run.

Geometry

Catalogue average: heel 39 mm, forefoot 32 mm, rocker apex 65 %ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2: heel 42 mm, forefoot 37 mm (drop 5 mm); rocker apex 61 % of length, radius 47 % of length.42 mm37 mmRocker apex at 61 % of length from the heelrocker apex 61 %toeheel
Forefoot: rocker apex later earlierRear: heel stack lower higher not measured
Dashed: average of the catalogue
Drawn from the measured values, to scale for a 290 mm shoe; the grey upper is a generic outline, not this shoe’s. ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2: heel 42 mm, forefoot 37 mm (drop 5 mm); rocker apex 61 % of length, radius 47 % of length.

Percent values are relative to shoe length so they compare across images and sizes; millimetre values are lab measurements from the cited source. See how rocker geometry is defined.

Rocker apex
AI estimated
60.6%
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker radius
AI estimated
47%
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker rise angle
AI estimated
31deg
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe tip over ground
AI estimated
54mm

Average of two photos 0.2 mm apart.

Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Rocker angle at toe
AI estimated
59deg
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Visible rocker lift onset
AI estimated
73.2%
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Toe spring (relative)
AI estimated
23.4%
Lowvision_rocker · 0.3-bc1source
Midsole width (forefoot)
Externally measured
122mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Midsole width (heel)
Externally measured
82.9mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Interior forefoot width
Externally measured
93.2mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source
Toebox width
Externally measured
70.9mm
Mediumlab_table_widths · 1source

Stiffness

Longitudinal stiffness
Derived
70/ 100
Mediumlab_bending_force_score · 1source
Midsole firmness
Derived
45/ 100
Mediumlab_midsole_firmness_score · 1source

How it compares

  • ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2's heel-to-toe drop is 5 mm, lower than the catalogue median of 7 mm (16% of the 91 other current shoes are lower).
  • ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2's heel stack is 42 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 39 mm (74% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2's forefoot stack is 37 mm, thicker than the catalogue median of 32 mm (87% of the 91 other current shoes are thinner).
  • ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2's weight is 258 g, lighter than the catalogue median of 269 g (34% of the 82 other current shoes are lighter).

Appears in:Carbon plateHigh stackWide platformEarlier rocker

Compare:ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2 vs Salomon Ultra Glide 4

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Sources

  • Asics Metafuji Trail 2 is a rocket on gravel, but a risk on real mountains | Believe in the Runreviewbelieveintherun.comaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • ASICS METAFUJI Trail 2 Unisex Shoes Yellow/Aubergine | Running Warehouseretailerrunningwarehouse.comaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗
  • asics-metafuji-trail-2 lateral product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=cf3f40f529b4cfad7474865746310984c218963714f24fa06a3da71f0d318107; 0.3
  • asics-metafuji-trail-2 medial product photoimageRunning Warehouseaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗sha256=8da62f72d4210da79ba98283da8b31b945c09962fca1f3f7a54599413a0fc0d3; 0.3
  • Cut in half: ASICS Metafuji Trail 2 Review (2026) | RunRepeatlabRunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviewsaccessed 2026-10-03open ↗

All approved observations

Every recorded value, including superseded ones. The displayed value per metric is chosen by precedence (measured › stated › derived › AI estimated), then confidence, then recency. 20 further observations awaiting review.

MetricValueClassConfidenceMethodSourceRecorded
Heel-to-toe drop5 mmDerivedMediumderived_from_stack_v1believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Heel stack42 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2runningwarehouse.com2026-10-03
Heel stack42 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Forefoot stack37 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2runningwarehouse.com2026-10-03
Forefoot stack37 mmStatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Weight258 gStatedMediumregex_specs_v2runningwarehouse.com2026-10-03
Weight255 g (US M9)StatedMediumregex_specs_v2believeintherun.com2026-10-03
Rocker apex60.6 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker apex61.8 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius43 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker radius47 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle31 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker rise angle31 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground54 mmest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe59 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe tip over ground54 mmest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Rocker angle at toe58 degest.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset75.3 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Visible rocker lift onset73.2 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)23.4 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Toe spring (relative)23.2 %est.Lowvision_rocker 0.3-bc1Running Warehouse2026-10-03
Midsole width (forefoot)122 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole width (heel)82.9 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Interior forefoot width93.2 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Toebox width70.9 mmMeasuredMediumlab_table_widths 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Longitudinal stiffness70 DerivedMediumlab_bending_force_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03
Midsole firmness45 DerivedMediumlab_midsole_firmness_score 1RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews2026-10-03

Classes: Manufacturer stated · Externally measured · AI estimated · Derived · User reported.

Shoes with similar geometry

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Closest current models from other lines by stack, drop, rocker, toe height, stiffness, firmness, weight and width, whichever both shoes have.

Side profile illustration of the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance
Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Trail · No plate
Drop
4 mm
Heel
42 mm
Apex
61%

vs this shoe: 10 mm lower toe · 5 mm narrower base · more flexible

Side profile illustration of the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2
Adidas
Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra 2
Trail · TPU plate
Drop
8 mm
Heel
38 mm
Apex
59%

vs this shoe: more flexible · 3 mm more drop · 4 mm lower heel

Side profile illustration of the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
Saucony
Xodus Ultra 4
Trail · No plate
Drop
6 mm
Heel
38 mm
Apex
63%

vs this shoe: 9 mm lower toe · more flexible · 4 mm lower heel

Side profile illustration of the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro
La Sportiva
Prodigio Pro
Trail · Rock plate
Drop
6 mm
Heel
34 mm
Apex
61%

vs this shoe: 8 mm lower heel · 9 mm lower toe · more flexible