Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Scarpa Golden Gate 2

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

Scarpa Golden Gate 2

$179

Quick verdict

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (40 vs 28 mm heel stack)

Scarpa Golden Gate 2

$179

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (90 g less)
A lower drop (4 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…).

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Craft Ultra Trail 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

Scarpa Golden Gate 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
28 mm
Lightness
345 g
255 gTop 13%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
4 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 Scarpa Golden Gate 2

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$179.95

$179

June 2025

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345 g

255 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

varied off-road terrain, wet and dry

Road-to-trail, gravel and groomed trails

Long-distance trail running and speed hiking

Daily training on mixed surfaces

Cushioning

10 mm

4 mm

40 mm

28 mm

30 mm

24 mm

Ud Foam™ EVA-based foam

Dual-density Bounce Foam with i-Respond system

High-drop cushioning for long outings

Elastic and smooth rockered ride

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip rubber traction outsole

PRESA® TRN-07 with ATR compound

No-sew TPU overlay

Printed reinforcements

Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

4 mm lugs

Upper & fit

One-piece engineered mesh with no-sew TPU overlay

Mesh with 3D-printed reinforcements, Sock-Fit LW

Ultra Rebound™ insole

Removable sockliner

Relatively tight fit

Sock-Fit LW with stretch tongue

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On the terrain

How Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Scarpa Golden Gate 2 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
Scarpa Golden Gate 2							57

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.

Scarpa Golden Gate 271

Cushioning20/40
Lightness26/35
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 Ultra Trail 2 vs Scarpa Golden Gate 2?

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

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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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Shoes

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

Scarpa Golden Gate 2· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
28 mm
Lightness
345 g
255 gTop 13%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
4 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

Scarpa Golden Gate 2

Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Scarpa Golden Gate 2

Craft Ultra Trail 2

Scarpa Golden Gate 2

Quick verdict

Spec profile