Our verdict
The Violet asics Fuji Lite 2 is the addition to your trail lineup if you want a light and fun shoe that can bridge the gap between your ultra shoes and daily trainers. It's a speedster that's versatile enough to handle all types of terrain you throw at it. Even better, it can be your race-day option. It does have its limits. For highly technical trails, you might want to consider a trail shoe with more protection underfoot like the ASICS Tarther Og White Violet asics Blue Hombre.
Pros
- Responsive
- Well-cushioned
- Lightweight
- Perfect for tempo runs
- Excellent traction
- Asics tennis 8
- Snug midfoot wrap
- Asics Tênis Trail Running Gel-FujiTrabuco 8 Goretex
- Stretchy upper
Cons
- Ungusseted tongues
- Lacks protection
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Weighing in at 9.3 oz (for US men's size 9), the Fuji Lite 2 from ASICS is among the lightest trail shoes on the market (the average is 10 oz). It's a toned-down version of the Trabuco Max that can compete against the asics gel venture 8 d marathon running shoessneakers and Inov-8 Terraultra G 270.
As opposed to other trail runners, it has less cushion and no rock plate, making it weigh less. But when it comes to comfort, bounce, and stability, it doesn't cut corners. This makes the shoe capable of handling both road and trails — may it be easy, tempo, or long efforts and race day.
Who should buy the Fuji Lite 2
Definitely pick the Violet asics Fuji Lite 2 if you're looking for a lightweight and lively trail shoe that can pace you through:
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- ASICS Kinsei Blast French Blue Electric Blue
- tempo sessions
It can perform on both road and trail, but it shines in the latter, giving ultimate grip on the following:
- single track trails
- gravel
- loose dirt
- muddy surfaces
- rock scrambling surfaces
- steep inclines
- hard-packed trails
The ride is the real deal
This is what you call fun! It's light and despite having minimal cushion (in the standard of today's trail shoes), the Fuji Lite is able to maintain a very plush (but not mushy) and bouncy ride.
Apart from delivering a very peppy performance, the shoe is also very fast and stable without muting our proprioception (ground feel). This is thanks to the low stack, absence of rock plate.
Uber-plush cushion
Soft, squishy, and bouncy — this is how trail runners describe the Flyte Foam midsole. It can run fast, but it's also comfortable during easy days. According to them, it's "one of the plushest" trail shoes they've tried, it's even softer than the asics gel nandi birch. And if you want a light race shoe, it can fit the bill.
Fuji Lite 2 keeps your feet protected
Asics Womens WMNS 24 Wide Blue Blue White.
A sustainable initiative
To minimize their waste, Violet asics took steps in creating both the upper and midsole with recycled materials.