Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Kailas Fuga Ex 3

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

Kailas Fuga Ex 3

$179

Quick verdict

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (40 vs 36 mm heel stack)

Kailas Fuga Ex 3

$179

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (82 vs 76)
A lighter option (60 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

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 Ultra Trail 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

Kailas Fuga Ex 3· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
345 g
285 gTop 46%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$180
$179

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 Kailas Fuga Ex 3

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$179.95

$179

June 2025

2025

345 g

285 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

varied off-road terrain, wet and dry

Mixed terrain

Long-distance trail running and speed hiking

Mixed terrain trail running, long distance trail runs and varied off-road conditions

Cushioning

10 mm

8 mm

40 mm

36 mm

30 mm

28 mm

Ud Foam™ EVA-based foam

ECCEVAI plush cushion midsole for high rebound and comfort

High-drop cushioning for long outings

Ergonomic sole design with central propulsion zone and breathable mesh

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip rubber traction outsole

Vibram® Megagrip with Litebase technology for traction on dry and wet ground

No-sew TPU overlay

Trapezoidal heel design and multi-directional lug geometry for stability

Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

Multi-directional triangle lugs and 4mm lug depth for propulsion, braking and stability

Upper & fit

One-piece engineered mesh with no-sew TPU overlay

Nylon engineered mesh with TPU film for breathability and durability

Ultra Rebound™ insole

Breathable performance liner

Relatively tight fit

KAILAS AWS 3.0 two-section lace tightening system for secure adaptive fit

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On the terrain

How Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Kailas Fuga Ex 3 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
Kailas Fuga Ex 3							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.

Kailas Fuga Ex 376

Cushioning33/40
Lightness18/35
Smooth roll25/25

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

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Kailas Fuga Ex 3

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Which offers better value: Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Kailas Fuga Ex 3?

For value comparison: The Craft Ultra Trail 2 ($179.95) provides premium features compared to the Kailas Fuga Ex 3 ($179). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Craft Ultra Trail 2 or the Kailas Fuga Ex 3?

Both came out in 2025.

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Craft Vild 1

Craft

$179.95Score 89+13

Better than Craft Ultra Trail 2 at:

A higher overall score (89 vs 76)
A lighter option (85 g less)
A lower drop (7 vs 10 mm)

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Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

Dynafit

$179.95Score 80+4

Better than Craft Ultra Trail 2 at:

A higher overall score (80 vs 76)
A lighter option (66 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

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Asics Fujispeed 4

Asics

$180+$0.05Score 91+15

Better than Craft Ultra Trail 2 at:

A higher overall score (91 vs 76)
A lighter option (105 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 40 mm heel stack)

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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 Ultra Trail 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

Kailas Fuga Ex 3· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
345 g
285 gTop 46%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$180
$179

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 Ultra Trail 2

Kailas Fuga Ex 3

Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Kailas Fuga Ex 3

Craft Ultra Trail 2

Kailas Fuga Ex 3

Quick verdict

Spec profile