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  2. Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Craft Vild 1

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Craft Vild 1

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

€249.95
Craft Vild 1

Craft Vild 1

$179.95

Quick verdict

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

€249.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (5 g less)
  • More cushioning (41.5 vs 36.5 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (5 vs 7 mm)

Craft Vild 1

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $70.05 less
SpecsReview5Alternatives5

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

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

Craft Vild 1· leads in 1

Affordability

Tied

Lightness
  • Cushioning

    42 mmTop 5%
    37 mmTop 31%
  • Lightness

    255 gTop 13%
    260 gTop 16%
  • Grip

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

    5 mm
    7 mm
  • Affordability

    $250
    $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 METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Craft Vild 1

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2€249.95Craft Vild 1$179.95

Essentials

€249.95
$179.95
August 2026
2026
255 g
260 g

Overview

Trail Running Racing Shoe
Mountain Trail Running Shoe
fast runnable trails, moderately technical mountain terrain
rugged and technical Alpine trails, steep descents
—
Alpine marathons and fast, technical descents

Cushioning

5 mm
7 mm
41.5 mm
36.5 mm
36.5 mm
29.5 mm
FF Leap (A-TPU) top layer over FF Blast+ (EVA/OBC) with X-shaped carbon plate
Cr Foam™ supercritical EVA with a softer formula
Highly responsive race-day ride, firm underfoot
Light and responsive for fast mountain running

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs and generous lug spacing
Vibram® Megagrip rubber outsole
Reinforced toe bumper, no rock plate beyond carbon plate
TPU overlays in high-wear areas
—
Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry rock

Upper & fit

Knitted Motion Wrap with ultralight elastomeric yarn
Tear-resistant polyester ripstop with TPU overlays in critical areas
Removable sockliner
Removable sockliner
—
Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot
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On the terrain

How Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Craft Vild 1 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 METAFUJI TRAIL 253
Craft Vild 162

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 291
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness26/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Craft Vild 183
  • Cushioning34/40
  • Lightness24/35
  • 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 METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Craft Vild 1?

For value comparison: The Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 ($250) provides premium features compared to the Craft Vild 1 ($179.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 or the Craft Vild 1?

Both came out in 2026.

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1Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL

Asics

$250Score 78−11

Better than Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 at:

  • More cushioning (44 vs 41.5 mm heel stack)
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2Nike ACG Ultrafly 2
Nike ACG Ultrafly 2

Nike

$260+$10Score 83−6
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3Hoka Tecton X 4
Hoka Tecton X 4

Hoka

$275+$25Score 91+2
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