Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

$179.95

Quick verdict

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (40 vs 34 mm heel stack)

Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (80 vs 77)
A lighter option (66 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 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 Ultra Trail 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

Dynafit Ultra 100 V3· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
34 mm
Lightness
345 g
279 gTop 38%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$180
$180

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 Ultra Trail 2 vs Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

$179.95

June 2025

2026

345 g

279 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

varied off-road terrain, wet and dry

Mountain trails and ultra distances

Long-distance trail running and speed hiking

Ultras and long mountain runs

Cushioning

10 mm

6 mm

40 mm

34 mm

30 mm

28 mm

Ud Foam™ EVA-based foam

Supercritical SPEEDFOAM cushion

High-drop cushioning for long outings

Maximum cushioning and stability

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip rubber traction outsole

Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lugs

No-sew TPU overlay

Stabilizing midsole design

Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

4 mm Vibram® Traction Lugs

Upper & fit

One-piece engineered mesh with no-sew TPU overlay

Breathable knitted upper

Ultra Rebound™ insole

Removable sockliner

Relatively tight fit

Maximum volume fit, flat laces

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On the terrain

How Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Dynafit Ultra 100 V3 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 Ultra Trail 2							51
Dynafit Ultra 100 V3							59

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Ultra Trail 266

Cushioning40/40
Lightness1/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Dynafit Ultra 100 V373

Cushioning29/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

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

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Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

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Which offers better value: Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Dynafit Ultra 100 V3?

For value comparison: The Craft Ultra Trail 2 ($179.95) provides premium features compared to the Dynafit Ultra 100 V3 ($179.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.