Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

Nike ACG Zegama Trail

€169.90

Quick verdict

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (40 vs 36 mm heel stack)

Nike ACG Zegama Trail

€169.90

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (82 vs 77)
A lighter option (30 g less)
A lower drop (4 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

Nike ACG Zegama Trail· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
345 g
315 g
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
4 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 Nike ACG Zegama Trail

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$179.95

€169.90

June 2025

April 2026

345 g

315 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

varied off-road terrain, wet and dry

technical trails and mountain terrain

Long-distance trail running and speed hiking

Long runs and ultras on technical trails

Cushioning

10 mm

4 mm

40 mm

36 mm

30 mm

32 mm

Ud Foam™ EVA-based foam

ZoomX foam over a Cushlon 3.0 foam base

High-drop cushioning for long outings

Plush ZoomX cushioning

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip rubber traction outsole

Rubber outsole with aggressive 5 mm lugs

No-sew TPU overlay

Rubber toe cap and stable dual-foam platform

Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

5 mm multidirectional lugs

Upper & fit

One-piece engineered mesh with no-sew TPU overlay

Engineered mesh with protective overlays

Ultra Rebound™ insole

Removable sockliner

Relatively tight fit

Traditional lacing with padded collar

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On the terrain

How Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail 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
Nike ACG Zegama Trail							58

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.

Nike ACG Zegama Trail59

Cushioning33/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

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

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Which offers better value: Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Nike ACG Zegama Trail?

For value comparison: The Craft Ultra Trail 2 ($179.95) offers better affordability compared to the Nike ACG Zegama Trail ($180). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.