Asics Fuji Lite 6 vs Craft Nordic Trail 2

Asics Fuji Lite 6

Asics Fuji Lite 6

$140
Craft Nordic Trail 2

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

Quick verdict

Asics Fuji Lite 6

$140

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (85 vs 63)
  • A lighter option (49 g less)
  • More cushioning (34 vs 28 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 8.5 mm)

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 173 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

Asics Fuji Lite 6· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Craft Nordic Trail 2· leads in none

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    34 mm
    28 mm
  • Lightness

    260 gTop 16%
    309 g
  • Grip

    4 mmTop 50%
    No data
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    4 mm
    8.5 mm
  • Affordability

    $140Top 26%
    $140Top 23%

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 Asics Fuji Lite 6 vs Craft Nordic Trail 2

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Essentials

$140
$139.95
July 2025
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260 g
309 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical trails, forest paths and mixed off-road terrain
rugged trails and smooth roads
Trail running, fast-paced training and trail racing on varied terrain
Trail running and speed hiking

Cushioning

4 mm
8.5 mm
34 mm
28 mm
30 mm
19.5 mm
FF BLAST cushioning for lightweight impact absorption and responsiveness
Ar Foam™ EVA midsole
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Firm, lower-stack ride with ground feel

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber outsole with 4 mm star-shaped lugs for traction on wet and dry trails
Rubber outsole with organic-structured tread
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TPU toe guard and reinforcements in critical areas
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Organic-structured tread for varied off-road surfaces

Upper & fit

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Durable mesh with TPU reinforcements
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Removable sockliner
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Traditional lacing
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On the terrain

How Asics Fuji Lite 6 vs Craft Nordic Trail 2 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 groundAverage
Asics Fuji Lite 657
Craft Nordic Trail 250

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics Fuji Lite 678
  • Cushioning29/40
  • Lightness24/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Craft Nordic Trail 256
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness11/35
  • 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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