Craft Pure Trail Pro vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX

$190

Quick verdict

Craft Pure Trail Pro

$189.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX

$190

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (77 vs 73)
A lighter option (18 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 none

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

CushioningAffordability

Cushioning
36 mmTop 35%
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
317 g
299 g
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
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 Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

$189.95

$190

June 2025

2025

317 g

299 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Waterproof Max-Cushioned Trail Running Shoe

Alpine trails, mud, wet rock and river crossings

wet, muddy and varied trails

Alpine marathons, fast descents and muddy, wet trails

Long trail runs and ultras in rain, mud and cold

Cushioning

6 mm

36 mm

30 mm

Cr Foam Pro™ supercritical foam infused with 15% PEBA

PWRRUN PB foam underfoot framed by PWRRUN for responsive cushioning

Lightweight premium cushioning with high rebound

Maximum cushioning with dry feet in bad weather

Grip & protection

Vittoria high-traction outsole inspired by the Syerra tyre

Full-coverage Vibram® MegaGrip with 4 mm lugs

TPU-reinforced ripstop upper

Waterproof upper and supportive chassis

Vittoria rubber for mud, rain and fast descents

Vibram® MegaGrip for wet, dry and uneven surfaces

Upper & fit

Tear-resistant polyester ripstop with TPU reinforcements

GORE-TEX waterproof, breathable membrane

Removable sockliner

PWRRUN+ cushioned sockliner

Craft Regular Fit

Traditional lace closure with secure trail fit

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On the terrain

How Craft Pure Trail Pro vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX 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
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX							57

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.

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX72

Cushioning33/40
Lightness14/35
Smooth roll25/25

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

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Which offers better value: Craft Pure Trail Pro vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX?

For value comparison: The Craft Pure Trail Pro ($189.95) offers better affordability compared to the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 GTX ($190). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.