Craft Nordic Trail 2

The Craft Nordic Trail 2 is an affordable, lower-stack trail shoe for trail running and speed hiking, with an Ar Foam midsole, an organic-structured rubber tread and a durable mesh upper with TPU toe guard.

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

Cheaper than 79% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight
309 g
Drop
8.5 mm
Heel Stack
28 mm
Forefoot Stack
19.5 mm

Best for: Trail running and speed hiking

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…).

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Strengths

Affordability

Weak points

CushioningLightness
  • Cushioning

    28 mm
  • Lightness

    309 g
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8.5 mm
  • Affordability

    $140Top 23%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$139.95
309 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails and smooth roads
Trail running and speed hiking

Cushioning

8.5 mm
28 mm
19.5 mm
Ar Foam™ EVA midsole
Firm, lower-stack ride with ground feel

Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with organic-structured tread
TPU toe guard and reinforcements in critical areas
Organic-structured tread for varied off-road surfaces

Upper & fit

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

How 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.

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Craft Nordic Trail 250

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Nordic Trail 256
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness11/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

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