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  1. Shoes
  2. Craft Xplor 2 vs Craft Xplor Pro

Craft Xplor 2 vs Craft Xplor Pro

Craft Xplor 2

Craft Xplor 2

$149.95
Craft Xplor Pro

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

Quick verdict

Craft Xplor 2

$149.95

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $20 less
  • A lighter option (9 g less)

Craft Xplor Pro

$169.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

SpecsReview8Alternatives5

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 Xplor 2· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Craft Xplor Pro· leads in none

Tied

Cushioning
  • Cushioning

    39 mmTop 17%
    39 mmTop 17%
  • Lightness

    316 g
    325 g
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $150Top 30%
    $170

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Craft Xplor 2 vs Craft Xplor Pro

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Craft Xplor 2$149.95Craft Xplor Pro$169.95

Essentials

$149.95
$169.95
September 2025
2025
316 g
325 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
roads, gravel and dirt paths
roads, gravel and hilly trails
Mixed road, gravel and trail running
Road-to-trail ultras, gravel runs and hilly races

Cushioning

6 mm
6 mm
38.5 mm
38.5 mm
32.5 mm
32.5 mm
Softer Px Foam™ ETPU midsole
Softer Px Foam™ ETPU midsole
Soft, versatile cushioning
Soft, bouncy cushioning for long distances

Grip & protection

Vittoria outsole inspired by the Terreno gravel tyre
Vittoria outsole inspired by the Terreno gravel tyre with Sidewall Grip Tech
Two-layer engineered mesh upper
TPU-reinforced woven upper
Vittoria rubber for gravel and dirt
Fish-scale lug edges and progressive siping for mixed surfaces

Upper & fit

Two-layer engineered mesh with body-mapped zones
Lightweight woven mesh reinforced with TPU yarns
PU foam insole
Removable sockliner
Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot
Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot
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On the terrain

How Craft Xplor 2 vs Craft Xplor Pro 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 groundAverage
Craft Xplor 250
Craft Xplor Pro49

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Xplor 271
  • Cushioning37/40
  • Lightness9/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Craft Xplor Pro69
  • Cushioning37/40
  • Lightness7/35
  • 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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Video Reviews

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Craft Xplor Pro

Visual Comparison

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Craft Xplor 2
Craft Xplor Pro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Craft Xplor 2 vs Craft Xplor Pro?

For value comparison: The Craft Xplor 2 ($149.95) offers better affordability compared to the Craft Xplor Pro ($169.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Craft Xplor 2 or the Craft Xplor Pro?

Both came out in 2025.

Looking for alternatives to Craft Xplor 2?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Icebug Myr BUGrip
Icebug Myr BUGrip

Icebug

$149.95Score 50−27
Compare with Craft Xplor 2
2Kiprun Race Ultra 2
Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Kiprun

$149.99+$0.04Score 88+11

Better than Craft Xplor 2 at:

  • A higher overall score (88 vs 77)
  • A lighter option (36 g less)
Compare with Craft Xplor 2
3Kiprun Kipclimb Max
Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Kiprun

$149.99+$0.04Score 78+1

Better than Craft Xplor 2 at:

  • A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
Compare with Craft Xplor 2

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