Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs On Cloudultra 3

Craft Nordic Trail 2

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95
On Cloudultra 3

On Cloudultra 3

€140

Quick verdict

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

On Cloudultra 3

€140

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (74 vs 63)
  • A lighter option (74 g less)
  • More cushioning (32 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

On Cloudultra 3· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    28 mm
    32 mm
  • Lightness

    309 g
    235 gTop 7%
  • Grip

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

    8.5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $140Top 23%
    $140Top 26%

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 On Cloudultra 3

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Essentials

$139.95
€140
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July 2025
309 g
235 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails and smooth roads
Technical and ultra-distance trails
Trail running and speed hiking
Technical trail and ultra-distance trail running

Cushioning

8.5 mm
6 mm
28 mm
32 mm
19.5 mm
26.5 mm
Ar Foam™ EVA midsole
Dual Helion™ HF hyper foam for high energy return and cushioning
Firm, lower-stack ride with ground feel
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Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with organic-structured tread
Missiongrip™ with redesigned lug geometry for traction
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 On Cloudultra 3 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
On Cloudultra 350

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.

On Cloudultra 381
  • Cushioning25/40
  • Lightness31/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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

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On Cloudultra 3

Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs On Cloudultra 3?

For value comparison: The Craft Nordic Trail 2 ($139.95) offers better affordability compared to the On Cloudultra 3 ($140). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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