Asics Fuji Lite 7 vs Craft Nordic Trail 2

Asics Fuji Lite 7

€109.95

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

Quick verdict

Asics Fuji Lite 7

€109.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (83 vs 63)
A lighter option (68 g less)
More cushioning (32 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 7· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Craft Nordic Trail 2· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
28 mm
Lightness
241 gTop 9%
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 7 vs Craft Nordic Trail 2

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

€109.95

$139.95

2026

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241 g

309 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical trails and mixed off-road terrain

rugged trails and smooth roads

Fast trail runs and races on technical terrain

Trail running and speed hiking

Cushioning

4 mm

8.5 mm

32 mm

28 mm

19.5 mm

FF BLAST PLUS foam for light, responsive cushioning

Ar Foam™ EVA midsole

Light and nimble with moderate cushioning

Firm, lower-stack ride with ground feel

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber for traction on technical terrain

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

Engineered woven upper with tongue wings for midfoot lockdown

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 7 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 ground							Average
Asics Fuji Lite 7							59
Craft Nordic Trail 2							50

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics Fuji Lite 779

Cushioning25/40
Lightness29/35
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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Which offers better value: Asics Fuji Lite 7 vs Craft Nordic Trail 2?

For value comparison: The Asics Fuji Lite 7 ($140) provides premium features compared to the Craft Nordic Trail 2 ($139.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.