Craft Vild 1
The Craft Vild 1 is a light mountain trail shoe for fast descents and rugged Alpine terrain, with a softer Cr Foam supercritical midsole, a Vibram Megagrip outsole and a tear-resistant ripstop upper with TPU overlays.
$179.95
Pricier than 69% of shoes · category average ≈ $167
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Key specs
- Weight
- 260 g
- Drop
- 7 mm
- Heel Stack
- 36.5 mm
- Forefoot Stack
- 29.5 mm
Best for: Alpine marathons and fast, technical descents
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
Strengths
Weak points
Cushioning
37 mmTop 31%Lightness
260 gTop 16%Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mmAffordability
$180
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
Overview
Cushioning
Grip & protection
Upper & fit
On the terrain
How Craft Vild 1 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 Vild 1 | 62 |
FlatPacked, runnable trail
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
- Cushioning34/40
- Lightness24/35
- Smooth roll25/25
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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Is the Craft Vild 1 a good investment for trail running in 2026?
At $179.95, the Craft Vild 1 represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
When was the Craft Vild 1 released?
The Craft Vild 1 was released in 2026.
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Better than Craft Vild 1 at:
- More cushioning (40 vs 36.5 mm heel stack)
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Better than Craft Vild 1 at:
- A lighter option (20 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 36.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (5 vs 7 mm)
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