Craft Pure Trail Pro vs NNormal Kjerag 2

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

NNormal Kjerag 2

€190

Quick verdict

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (36 vs 26 mm heel stack)

NNormal Kjerag 2

€190

The better pick if you want:

More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
A lighter option (103 g less)

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 Pure Trail Pro· leads in 1

Cushioning

NNormal Kjerag 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
36 mmTop 35%
26 mm
Lightness
317 g
214 gTop 2%
Grip
No data
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$190
$190

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 Pure Trail Pro vs NNormal Kjerag 2

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

$189.95

€190

June 2025

July 2025

317 g

214 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Alpine trails, mud, wet rock and river crossings

Technical and varied trails

Alpine marathons, fast descents and muddy, wet trails

Fast-paced trail training and technical trail racing

Cushioning

6 mm

36 mm

26 mm

30 mm

20 mm

Cr Foam Pro™ supercritical foam infused with 15% PEBA

EExpure supercritical foam with dynamic rocker

Lightweight premium cushioning with high rebound

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Grip & protection

Vittoria high-traction outsole inspired by the Syerra tyre

Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 3.5 mm lugs

TPU-reinforced ripstop upper

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Vittoria rubber for mud, rain and fast descents

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Upper & fit

Tear-resistant polyester ripstop with TPU reinforcements

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Removable sockliner

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Craft Regular Fit

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On the terrain

How Craft Pure Trail Pro vs NNormal Kjerag 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.

Pick a ground							Average
Craft Pure Trail Pro							50
NNormal Kjerag 2							61

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Pure Trail Pro67

Cushioning33/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

NNormal Kjerag 280

Cushioning20/40
Lightness35/35
Smooth roll25/25

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

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Video Reviews

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Craft Pure Trail Pro vs NNormal Kjerag 2?

For value comparison: The Craft Pure Trail Pro ($189.95) offers better affordability compared to the NNormal Kjerag 2 ($190). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.