Craft Pure Trail Pro vs On Cloudultra Pro

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

On Cloudultra Pro

€185

Quick verdict

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

On Cloudultra Pro

€185

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (83 vs 73)
To spend $4.95 less
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
A lighter option (42 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 36 mm heel stack)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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 none

On Cloudultra Pro· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
36 mmTop 35%
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
317 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
No data
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$190
$185

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 On Cloudultra Pro

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

$189.95

€185

June 2025

317 g

275 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Ultra Distance Trail Running Shoe

Alpine trails, mud, wet rock and river crossings

Mixed and all terrain

Alpine marathons, fast descents and muddy, wet trails

Ultra distance trail running and racing on all terrain

Cushioning

6 mm

36 mm

39 mm

30 mm

33 mm

Cr Foam Pro™ supercritical foam infused with 15% PEBA

Dual-density Helion™ HF hyper foam with CloudTec® cushioning

Lightweight premium cushioning with high rebound

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Grip & protection

Vittoria high-traction outsole inspired by the Syerra tyre

Missiongrip™ rubber with advanced lug geometry

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 On Cloudultra Pro 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
On Cloudultra Pro							50

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.

On Cloudultra Pro83

Cushioning38/40
Lightness20/35
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 On Cloudultra Pro?

For value comparison: The Craft Pure Trail Pro ($189.95) provides premium features compared to the On Cloudultra Pro ($185). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Craft Pure Trail Pro or the On Cloudultra Pro?

Both came out in June 2025.

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$190+$0.05Score 93+20

Better than Craft Pure Trail Pro at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 73)
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
A lighter option (48 g less)

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Hoka Mafate 5

Hoka

$190+$0.05Score 90+17

Better than Craft Pure Trail Pro at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 73)
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
More cushioning (44 vs 36 mm heel stack)

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Mammut Aenergy Trail Speed Low

Mammut

$190+$0.05Score 80+7

Better than Craft Pure Trail Pro at:

A higher overall score (80 vs 73)
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
A lighter option (67 g less)

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Quick verdict

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

On Cloudultra Pro

€185

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (83 vs 73)
To spend $4.95 less
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
A lighter option (42 g less)
More cushioning (39 vs 36 mm heel stack)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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 none

On Cloudultra Pro· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
36 mmTop 35%
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
317 g
275 gTop 31%
Grip
No data
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$190
$185

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Craft Pure Trail Pro

On Cloudultra Pro

Craft Pure Trail Pro vs On Cloudultra Pro

Craft Pure Trail Pro

On Cloudultra Pro

Quick verdict

Spec profile