Asics Fujispeed 4 vs Craft Ultra Trail 2

Asics Fujispeed 4

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180
Craft Ultra Trail 2

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

Quick verdict

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (91 vs 77)
  • A lighter option (105 g less)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 40 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (5 vs 10 mm)

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

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 Fujispeed 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Craft Ultra Trail 2· leads in none

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 3%
    40 mmTop 9%
  • Lightness

    240 gTop 8%
    345 g
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
    No data
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    10 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $180

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 Fujispeed 4 vs Craft Ultra Trail 2

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Essentials

$180
$179.95
July 2025
June 2025
240 g
345 g

Overview

Trail Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical mountain trails and trail races
varied off-road terrain, wet and dry
Trail races and fast sessions on mountain terrain
Long-distance trail running and speed hiking

Cushioning

5 mm
10 mm
43 mm
40 mm
38 mm
30 mm
Dual layer of FF BLAST PLUS foam with a full-length carbon plate
Ud Foam™ EVA-based foam
Light, energetic and propulsive ride
High-drop cushioning for long outings

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for grip on varied terrain
Vibram® Megagrip rubber traction outsole
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No-sew TPU overlay
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Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

Upper & fit

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One-piece engineered mesh with no-sew TPU overlay
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Ultra Rebound™ insole
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Relatively tight fit
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On the terrain

How Asics Fujispeed 4 vs Craft Ultra 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 Fujispeed 455
Craft Ultra Trail 251

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics Fujispeed 495
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness30/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Craft Ultra Trail 266
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness1/35
  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Asics Fujispeed 4 vs Craft Ultra Trail 2?

For value comparison: The Asics Fujispeed 4 ($180) provides premium features compared to the Craft Ultra Trail 2 ($179.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Asics Fujispeed 4 or the Craft Ultra Trail 2?

The Asics Fujispeed 4 is newer: it came out in July 2025, and the Craft Ultra Trail 2 in June 2025.

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