Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Craft Xplor Pro

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

€149.95

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

Quick verdict

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

To spend $4.95 less
A lighter option (31 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (76 vs 65)
More cushioning (38.5 vs 32 mm heel stack)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus· leads in 1

Lightness

Craft Xplor Pro· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
39 mmTop 17%
Lightness
294 g
325 g
Grip
3.5 mm
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$165
$170

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Craft Xplor Pro

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Essentials

€149.95

$169.95

February 2026

2025

294 g

325 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

All-terrain trails and mixed surfaces

roads, gravel and hilly trails

Trail running, hiking and mixed surface adventure runs

Road-to-trail ultras, gravel runs and hilly races

Cushioning

4 mm

6 mm

32 mm

38.5 mm

28 mm

32.5 mm

Altra EGO™ P35 foam

Softer Px Foam™ ETPU midsole

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Soft, bouncy cushioning for long distances

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lugs and integrated toe bumper

Vittoria outsole inspired by the Terreno gravel tyre with Sidewall Grip Tech

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TPU-reinforced woven upper

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Fish-scale lug edges and progressive siping for mixed surfaces

Upper & fit

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Lightweight woven mesh reinforced with TPU yarns

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Removable sockliner

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Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot

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On the terrain

How Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Craft Xplor Pro should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus							52
Craft Xplor Pro							49

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus65

Cushioning25/40
Lightness15/35
Smooth roll25/25

Craft Xplor Pro69

Cushioning37/40
Lightness7/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Craft Xplor Pro?

For value comparison: The Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus ($165) offers better affordability compared to the Craft Xplor Pro ($169.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus or the Craft Xplor Pro?

The Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus is newer: it came out in February 2026, and the Craft Xplor Pro in 2025.

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$165Score 97+32

Better than Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus at:

A higher overall score (97 vs 65)
A lighter option (22 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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Merrell Agility Peak 6

Merrell

$165Score 95+30

Better than Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus at:

A higher overall score (95 vs 65)
A lighter option (16 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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LOWA Fortux

LOWA

$161−$4Score 88+23

Better than Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus at:

A higher overall score (88 vs 65)
To spend $4 less
A lighter option (34 g less)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus· leads in 1

Lightness

Craft Xplor Pro· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
39 mmTop 17%
Lightness
294 g
325 g
Grip
3.5 mm
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$165
$170

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

Craft Xplor Pro

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus vs Craft Xplor Pro

Altra Experience Wild 3 Plus

Craft Xplor Pro

Quick verdict

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