ASICS FUJISPEED 2 REVIEW - A SUPERB LIGHT & NIMBLE PLATED TRAIL SHOE - EDDBUD
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ASICS FUJISPEED 2 REVIEW - A SUPERB LIGHT & NIMBLE PLATED TRAIL SHOE - EDDBUD
An initial review of the new ASICS FUJISPEED 2, a brand new version of the light and nimble ASICS trailshoe, with a carbon plate and lots of midsole stack.
A more maximal cushioned shoe with over 40mm of stack in my uk 11 / us 12 makes for a great option for faster trail runs with it being under 300g in my size.
Lots of outsole depth grip and a breathable upper. Could be a super road to trail shoe for the winter too.
This is a shoe that has been sent to me for review but ASICS are not paying me to make this video nor are they viewing it before my valued viewers.
I comment on the upper, midsole and outsole after my initial runs.
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Copped this pair today, and man, I was floored soon as I slipped ‘em on in the store. Got lucky and snagged ‘em on sale ‘cause of the national holidays here in Vietnam. Soon as I got home, I’m like, let’s see what Master Ed’s gotta say ‘bout these kicks. Honestly, 90 bucks for these? That’s a steal. Shoutout from Saigon, Midsole Man 👞 🎉
Really good plated shoe for a variety of terrain
No surprise they released it now, with UTMB one month away. I think this just puts the final nail in the coffin for Nike Ultrafly at a price of £230 and the Asics Fujispeed 2 at £160 just hammers that nail in with a Sledgehammer.
Agree 100%
It's been out since early July, it's just no one has been talking about it until now. I've had it since then and enjoy it.
i know, i am genuinely surprised that for the moment none of the trail tubers have mentioned it yet. However I get the feeling most of them are pre occupied themselves for UTMB most I think have already decided what they are running in though I would not be surprised if anyone picks these up in a potential drop bag.
did you tried TRABUCO MAX 2 for summer casual hiking shoe?@@EDDBUD
Got a pair of these and they have the same stability as the Nike Vaporfly. Rolled my ankle during my first race with them which is never a good thing. They would be good on hard packed gravel trails but not on technical uneven trails, you have focus on where you land your foot 100% of the time.
Just picked these up for £140. Actually really surprised at how enjoyable and fast they are. Only got one run so far but it was in muddy conditions on a wooded route and very impressed with the grip. They gave me confidence straight away going up and downhill. Going to be my go to shoe over the winter months with maybe an xc race chucked in if conditions allow.
Nice and light. But with a good air of confidence. Ideal for the winter
Just completed the Cannock Chase 5k over a mix of woodland loose stone & muddy surfaces in these Fuji Speed 2s. Super grippy, loads of energy return & so well fitted I stopped noticing them. Recommended 🏃♂️
Glad they are hitting the spot!
I own these shoes and love them. Very fast and nimble.
A superb trail shoe. At last one that feels like a road shoe but with improved outsole.
Great review. I have just received a pair I bought on offer for £100. Looking forward to hitting the trails again in my Fuji Speed 2's
Enjoy! Superb shoe for that money
Ugh - wish this had been available weeks ago - looks great, and fantastic review, Eddbud! This is a fantastic value compared to all the trail plated shoes above 200 out there. Dang.
Yeah it’s got lots of value here for the cost and what you get
Great shoe but VERY Stiff. It'll be a sub 50k shoe for me unless it loosens up some.
This is a shoe "one of his kind". I've decided to buy two pair of shoes, cushioned and less cushioned, I never owned a carbon plate shoe.
New Balance 880 for cushion, this one for off-road speed when needed - and it rocks. Fuji Speed 2 now a contender for #1 trail shoe.
WoW! Hopefully this gets a long term review. For this type of shoe category(racer, modern foam)Catamount, tecton, pulsar pro, all these deserve a comparison review
Superb shoe for the weight and price.
Thanks for the review Edd. Looks like a great value trail shoe option and yet another quality release from ASICS. I like the colorway too.
I love the colours. The midsole is 😍
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Edd, something to consider. The high stack height on a trail shoe for me personally was a recipe for disaster. Tripped on every rock, stump, root on the trail. Moved to lower stack shoe, 28mm with a rock plate and presto, no more tripping. Just my two cents. Love the channel!
Doesn’t feel unstable mainly due to the plate placement. Though I think this is aimed at light trails.
Mr Edd you cat.
What a fantastic review.
Like the look of these, huge fan of the NovaBlast 3. Might have to purchase these Mr. Lowry.
Cheers 🍻
Glad you enjoyed this one :)
Thanks Edd. Looks and sounds terrific
It’s lovely shoe for the lighter trails.
Hi eddbud 👋 , very cool 😎 looking shoe to 👍 , your 100% right about ffb+ very different cumulus 25 and nimbus 25 no where near nova3 and glideride 3 I'm really hoping they don't change it in both models v4 soon to be released next couple off months
It’s perhaps a touch firmer here I think.
Thanks for the review!
This one looks very interesting!
Great shoe. Just need some wet weather now to ensure it’s a 3/3 for the outsole.
Sounds like a good shoe apart from price which is a 'wee' bit much for me. Hope to find them at discount price, eventually. 😏 Love your 'physic of a stickman' comment really cracked me up. 😂✅👍
Keep your eyes peeled for a discount on these
The new colorway is great. I like that it's less crazy than previous Fuji line shoes. Wondering how Trabuco 11's midsole feels comparing to FujiSpeed's.
Feel very similar in terms of softness of midsole material. Speed is obviously much snappier and VERY stiff.
@@matthewmyers7826 Thanks for sharing!
Great review my friend, just got a pair new for £110 so couldn't say no. I have a trail marathon in 8 weeks, then a 40 miler in November. How do you think they would fair on the longer distance re the plate?
Should be spot on. Great shoe and a treat to have a trail option so light
Geakins, any updates on your run?
I', looking for a new trail shoe fro XC season so considering this
Great review!👌
If you’re still using the ASICS NovaBlast 3, any chance of a long term review?🤔
I’m still loving mine.
Sidelined those due to the outsole, bit slippery on my varied routes.
Thanks Edd.
Thanks for tuning in 👍🏼👊
@@EDDBUD 👊🏻
Picked up both the previous versions of the Fuji Lite (v3) and Fuji Speed (v1) a couple of months back on super-heavy discount as both had new versions coming out. When the new Lite came out (v4) I jumped at getting them (orange!!) but was massively unimpressed. 10% weight gain (30g), couldn't feel the newer FF foam being any real softer or bouncier than the older generation FF in the old shoe, plus the newer midsole/foam made an AWFUL and very annoying squeaking noise when it got damp/wet - it just felt an all-round worse shoe so I sent them back! This has put me off trying the new v2 Speeds to be honest, even with the buy-try-return policy of ASICS :/
Sad to hear but these feel superb to me
@@EDDBUD Yes, I rather got that from your reivew! ;) Well, maybe it IS worth me lending ASICS some money for a couple of weeks and seeing if the Speeds have improved where the Lites have not...
Thanks! :)
@seanxkelly as a Fuji Lite fan eagerly awaiting the arrival of V4 in Australia... that is very disappointing to hear
I am going to pick these up when they become available here in the US. They are not listed there, yet, even though they sent me an email about them🤔
That’s weird! Hope they appear soon
Just bought them yesterday in the US from Asics's website
sounds solid
Damn... looks like they changed absolutely everything from the first version which I have.
Yeah it’s a big update.
Fantastic review. Looking at a fast but comfortable racing shoe for a 50k ( sub 5 hr runner) would you pick these over the saucony rift and NB Vectiv Pro 2 ? Thanks mate
Haven’t tried the vective. The rift was more bulky and fit not as spot on as the Asics
@EDDBUD awesome mate thanks for your reply. Love the asics metaspeed edge plus so will get these for my 50k trail race this weekend. Thanks !
Fantatsic shoe. Furthest ive taken it is 20 miles. Fairly firm ride but very responsive. Its a shorter race shoe, the trabucco max 2 is fantatsic for the long races. The fujilite 4 is cheaper and lighter and probably more of an all rounder but i havent ran enough in those yet.
Other than the name of the foam the fujispeed is nothing like the novablast so im a bit unsure why he keeps talking about it. Completely different shoe, ride, tongue, fit, outsole midsole. Completely different. The asicsgrip is great on trail and wears quite quickly on the roads. There are some good reviews out there from legit trail runners.
It’s the same midsole foam. That’s why I spoke about it. I compare the foams in terms of softness.
How was the cushioning and comfort for the 20 miles Pete? I'm in doubt of buying this shoe or something with more stack for my upcoming 20-35 mile races.
@@jootjejoop it's a good shoe but it's not a long distance shoe. 5k to half marathon is probably it's best. I took it to 200 miles in hope that it would soften up and then I could use it for 50ks etc but the plate is just so rigid it never softened. Anything over 20 and my legs and feet were in bits. Tecton x 2 is better if you want a plated shoe. I actually managed a 50k in these. I gave up on plated shoes, feel like they work against you and feel rubbish on trails (for me anyway) I always opt for my saucony xodus ultra now. And use trabuco max 2 for recovery. 5k I use the Fuji speed
@@pete801 thanks for you're response, that's very helpfull!
...would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the NNormal Tomir trail shoe
Need to research more on those shoes.
Hi Edd! I revisited your review for the Asics Fuji Speed 2. Do you have additional thoughts since the review? I'm seriously contemplating purchasing a pair. I'm about 5'7", 138 lbs with a narrow foot but not a narrow mind! 😂
Just digging this one back out for winter
The weather update is becoming a regular feature, I don't think people realise how changeable it is in the UK! Warm and windy today, thunder tomorrow ⛈️
Fuji... Don't they make cameras? 📸
You never quite know what your going to get with our weather. Might pop to Cornwall for some fishing. No salmon though. 🐟🎣
@@EDDBUD 🤣
I wish I was wearing Geordie Jeans!
Much appreciated support support 👍🏼👊
@@EDDBUD wish I had watched this video before I bought the Nike Ultrafly 😳
Hey Edd, how are you? Can you give me an advice please? I need to buy a light trail shoe, with a carbon plate, for a speed competition on a dirt track(hope it will be dry). I need a shoe that is as light as possible. I ended up looking at Saucony Endorphin Edge and Asics Fujispeed 2. Wich one you think is best? Thank you 🙏🏻
It’s pretty light for a trail shoe. On a dirt track as in an oval or gravely dirt type stuff out in the trails? The fujispeed 2 has lots of traction and quite a nimble number. Could hit the spot
@@EDDBUD It’s an oval track, around a soccer field(I’m from Europe) and it’s a dirt track. I have to run 3km in 12 minutes and after that, I have to sprint 50m in 6.2 seconds and I need a light shoe with a carbon plate and good grip.
Should do the trick, its got some decent lugs and a better option than most other road like shoes@@PBV722
@@EDDBUD Thank you! I appreciate your time and advice! 🙏🏻
Can someone help me, i wanna buy the women s colourway, can i use the cm of the sizing for the buy or how much bigger should it be? If my size is a 26.5 cm platform can i just buy a 27 for instance but the women model? The men s colour is totally apalling, as USUAL.
The cm should be reliable.
oh ok same though, cool thanks
@@EDDBUD
Unrelated to this brand; but as an avid shoe reviewer and enthusiast. What’s your opinion or zero drop shoes (Altra) in rotation amongst others like adidas Boston 12 or Nike etc
Don’t find some zero drop shoes all that different when you have squashy foams we have in 2023
I actually prefer my plated trail shoes on the road over alot of road shoes..
This one is not disadvantage by it’s trail intent.
If you have narrow feet, the Salomon SLAB Pulsar can be Ana amazing road shoe for intervals up to at least 10K races. It’s lugs are very shallow, less than 200g weight and fairly responsive midsole. I prefer them to the Endorphin Speed 2, which everyone was raving about….
Why "only" 2.8 for the outsole? You didn't say anything negative about it or what you don't like about it.
2.8/3.0..How do you arrive at the conclusion that he didn't like it?
if an outsoule is perfect it should be a 3.0. If you give less than 3.0 then tell us what could be improved or where it lacks needed properties.@@Sabundy
It’s never a 3 unless i have tested it on wet conditions which I haven’t yet.
Can i get an update via comment here on these. Its been 11 months or so.
Didn’t use them much over the winter due to illness. Still a good option now discounted if you want a plated trail shoe.
Thoughts on this vs the new Nike Ultrafly?
Don’t have the ultrafly and shan’t be buying a shoe £70 more and 70g more
Thanks@@EDDBUD Just pulled the trigger on the Fujispeed 2. Very excited!
Hi Edd
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How does this compare to the Terrex Speed Ultra Trail?
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Haven’t tried that one out sadly
@@EDDBUD I thought you had the “Boston 8 of trail shoes”.
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Terrex speed ultra feels lighter and softer but the fujispeed 2 is much more responsive. The fujilite 4 is more like the terrex speed. Fantastic shoe and 125 quid
@@pete801I also run in the Terrex Speed Ultra and love them as nimble versatile door-to-trail. The Fujispeed 2 seems to have higher stack. How stable have you found them compared to the Terrex Speed Ultra?
@@kgenest100 the plate is quite rigid so it definitely makes the ride stable. But you don't lose a lot of ground feel. Trail shoes work differently for everyone but it really is a supershoe for the trail.
Is it water resistant?
No goretex here. It’s more like a thinner dry type trail option
Why would it hit the mark on the road :))))))))))))
Light, cushioned and propulsive and not too clunky a rubber outsole.
@@EDDBUD if you have any idea please, i really like the women s colour, what size should i get for a men’s 42,5 / 26,5 cm length platform?? A 43,5 in a women’s? Or how does it work???
@@SergiuSalcau00 EU sizes are the same length for men and women, but women's are usually narrower. I've used men's Nike shoes because their shoes are pretty narrow, my regular size would work fine for me, so do expect to go up half a size the other way around.
Hey Edd
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