The Asics Blazeblast is a strong new entrant in the gravel running shoe category, offering comfort on a variety of light trails while also being great for road runs. The competition in the road-to-trail arena is fierce, though, and it’s a shame Asics didn’t mimic the midsole of the excellent Novablast 6 road shoe to make the Blazeblast have a livelier feel.

Pros

+Comfortable cushioning

+Durable outsole that grips well on gravel

+Great travel shoe