Craft Xplor 2
The Craft Xplor 2 is a versatile road-to-trail shoe with a Px Foam ETPU midsole, a Vittoria outsole inspired by the Terreno gravel tyre and a two-layer engineered mesh upper, made to feel like a road shoe on pavement and a trail shoe on dirt.
$149.95
Cheaper than 74% of shoes · category average ≈ $167
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Key specs
- Weight
- 316 g
- Drop
- 6 mm
- Heel Stack
- 38.5 mm
- Forefoot Stack
- 32.5 mm
Best for: Mixed road, gravel and trail running
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
39 mmTop 17%Lightness
316 gDrophigher isn't better or worse
6 mmAffordability
$150Top 31%
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
Overview
Cushioning
Grip & protection
Upper & fit
On the terrain
How Craft Xplor 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 Xplor 2 | 50 |
FlatPacked, runnable trail
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
- Cushioning37/40
- Lightness9/35
- Smooth roll25/25
Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.
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Is the Craft Xplor 2 a good investment for trail running in 2026?
At $149.95, the Craft Xplor 2 represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
When was the Craft Xplor 2 released?
The Craft Xplor 2 was released in September 2025.
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Better than Craft Xplor 2 at:
- A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
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