New Balance
Better than Craft Pure Trail X at:
- A higher overall score (88 vs 71)
- More video reviews to check (5 vs 1)
- A lighter option (30 g less)
The Craft Pure Trail X is the durable version of the Pure Trail, with a Cr Foam midsole, an exposed rock plate under the midfoot and forefoot, a lugged rubber outsole and a TPU-reinforced ripstop upper for long trail races.

$159.95
Cheaper than 61% of shoes · category average ≈ $167
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Key specs
Best for: Long-distance trail running and trail races
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
Weak points
Cushioning
Lightness
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
Compare features between Craft Pure Trail X
How Craft Pure Trail X 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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At $159.95, the Craft Pure Trail X represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
The Craft Pure Trail X was released in June 2025.
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