Altra Mont Blanc Carbon vs ASICS Metafuji Trail

Mont Blanc Carbon or Metafuji Trail? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a light, plated, zero-drop trail racer? Get the Mont Blanc Carbon.

Want a light, plated trail shoe for fast, smooth trails? Get the Metafuji Trail.

Get the Mont Blanc Carbon if

• You like a firmer, more stable feel
• You need a roomier fit
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
• You want a zero-drop shoe

Get the Metafuji Trail if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more foam underfoot (15mm more at the heel)
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

On the run

Mont Blanc Carbon: Altra’s zero-drop, plated trail racer. Responsive and fast with a flat, flexible carbon plate, zero drop and plenty of toe room. Energy return is limited for a race shoe.

Metafuji Trail: A max-cushion, plated trail racer. Exceptionally protective and fast-rolling, with a carbon plate and a forefoot rocker for buffed-out trails and gravel. The FF Blast+ and FF Turbo combo is less bouncy than you’d hope, and there’s minimal stability.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Mont Blanc Carbon. True to size with Altra’s roomy toebox. Wide available.

Metafuji Trail. True to size and best for narrow feet. The upper is light but delicate.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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