Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Kiprun Kipride Gravel

Craft Nordic Trail 2

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95
Kiprun Kipride Gravel

Kiprun Kipride Gravel

£129.99

Quick verdict

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Kiprun Kipride Gravel

£129.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (83 vs 63)
  • To spend $9.96 less
  • A lighter option (45 g less)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 28 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (6 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

Kiprun Kipride Gravel· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    28 mm
    39 mmTop 13%
  • Lightness

    309 g
    264 gTop 20%
  • Grip

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

    8.5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $140Top 23%
    $130Top 21%

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 Kiprun Kipride Gravel

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Essentials

$139.95
£129.99
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2026
309 g
264 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails and smooth roads
tarmac, gravel and forest paths
Trail running and speed hiking
Road-to-trail training runs up to 60 km

Cushioning

8.5 mm
6 mm
28 mm
39 mm
19.5 mm
33 mm
Ar Foam™ EVA midsole
FASTECH™ foam
Firm, lower-stack ride with ground feel
Light, neutral cushioning

Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with organic-structured tread
Hybrid rubber outsole with 3 mm lugs
TPU toe guard and reinforcements in critical areas
Lightweight stone guard
Organic-structured tread for varied off-road surfaces
3 mm hybrid lugs for road and light trail

Upper & fit

Durable mesh with TPU reinforcements
Reinforced upper
Removable sockliner
Removable sockliner
Traditional lacing
Elastic lace band
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On the terrain

How Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Kiprun Kipride Gravel 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
Kiprun Kipride Gravel47

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.

Kiprun Kipride Gravel86
  • Cushioning38/40
  • Lightness23/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Kiprun Kipride Gravel?

For value comparison: The Craft Nordic Trail 2 ($139.95) provides premium features compared to the Kiprun Kipride Gravel ($129.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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