Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Joma TR-5

Craft Nordic Trail 2

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95
Joma TR-5

Joma TR-5

€132

Quick verdict

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Joma TR-5

€132

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (83 vs 63)
  • To spend $7.95 less
  • A lighter option (40 g less)
  • A lower drop (5 vs 8.5 mm)

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

Craft Nordic Trail 2· leads in none

Joma TR-5· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    28 mm
    No data
  • Lightness

    309 g
    269 gTop 25%
  • Grip

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

    8.5 mm
    5 mm
  • Affordability

    $140Top 23%
    $132Top 22%

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 Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Joma TR-5

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Essentials

$139.95
€132
309 g
269 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails and smooth roads
Technical and medium trail terrain
Trail running and speed hiking
Trail running on technical and medium terrain

Cushioning

8.5 mm
5 mm
28 mm
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19.5 mm
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Ar Foam™ EVA midsole
FLY REACTIVE midsole for reactive cushioning
Firm, lower-stack ride with ground feel
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Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with organic-structured tread
DURABILITY rubber with 4mm lugs for grip
TPU toe guard and reinforcements in critical areas
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Organic-structured tread for varied off-road surfaces
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Upper & fit

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 Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Joma TR-5 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
Craft Nordic Trail 250
Joma TR-555

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.

Joma TR-569
  • Cushioning22/40
  • Lightness22/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Video Reviews

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Craft Nordic Trail 2

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Joma TR-5

Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Joma TR-5?

For value comparison: The Craft Nordic Trail 2 ($139.95) provides premium features compared to the Joma TR-5 ($132). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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