Craft Vild 1 vs Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

Craft Vild 1

$179.95

Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

$179.95

Quick verdict

Craft Vild 1

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (89 vs 80)
A lighter option (19 g less)
More cushioning (36.5 vs 34 mm heel stack)

Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

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 Vild 1· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Dynafit Ultra 100 V3· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
37 mmTop 31%
34 mm
Lightness
260 gTop 16%
279 gTop 38%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 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 Vild 1 vs Dynafit Ultra 100 V3

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

$179.95

2026

260 g

279 g

Overview

Mountain Trail Running Shoe

Trail Running Shoe

rugged and technical Alpine trails, steep descents

Mountain trails and ultra distances

Alpine marathons and fast, technical descents

Ultras and long mountain runs

Cushioning

7 mm

6 mm

36.5 mm

34 mm

29.5 mm

28 mm

Cr Foam™ supercritical EVA with a softer formula

Supercritical SPEEDFOAM cushion

Light and responsive for fast mountain running

Maximum cushioning and stability

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip rubber outsole

Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lugs

TPU overlays in high-wear areas

Stabilizing midsole design

Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry rock

4 mm Vibram® Traction Lugs

Upper & fit

Tear-resistant polyester ripstop with TPU overlays in critical areas

Breathable knitted upper

Removable sockliner

Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot

Maximum volume fit, flat laces

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On the terrain

How Craft Vild 1 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 Vild 1							62
Dynafit Ultra 100 V3							59

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Vild 183

Cushioning34/40
Lightness24/35
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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Which offers better value: Craft Vild 1 vs Dynafit Ultra 100 V3?

For value comparison: The Craft Vild 1 ($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.