Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Hoka Torrent 5

Craft Nordic Trail 2

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95
Hoka Torrent 5

Hoka Torrent 5

$129.95

Quick verdict

Craft Nordic Trail 2

$139.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Hoka Torrent 5

$129.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (94 vs 63)
  • To spend $9.95 less
  • A lighter option (45 g less)
  • More cushioning (35 vs 28 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (5 vs 8.5 mm)

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 Nordic Trail 2· leads in none

Hoka Torrent 5· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    28 mm
    35 mmTop 43%
  • Lightness

    309 g
    264 gTop 20%
  • Grip

    No data
    5 mmTop 13%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8.5 mm
    5 mm
  • Affordability

    $140Top 23%
    $130Top 22%

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 Nordic Trail 2 vs Hoka Torrent 5

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Essentials

$139.95
$129.95
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June 2026
309 g
264 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails and smooth roads
Mixed and rough trail terrain
Trail running and speed hiking
Daily trail running, shorter races, rough and technical trails

Cushioning

8.5 mm
5 mm
28 mm
35 mm
19.5 mm
30 mm
Ar Foam™ EVA midsole
EVA foam with a lower-profile, ground-connected ride and no rock plate
Firm, lower-stack ride with ground feel
Balanced cushioning with good ground feel

Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with organic-structured tread
High-abrasion rubber with 5 mm multi-directional lugs
TPU toe guard and reinforcements in critical areas
Protective toe rand; the foam absorbs rock impacts
Organic-structured tread for varied off-road surfaces
5 mm lugs for grip on loose, muddy and rocky trails

Upper & fit

Durable mesh with TPU reinforcements
Engineered mesh with perforations for breathability and a protective rand
Removable sockliner
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Traditional lacing
Gusseted tongue and padded heel collar for a secure midfoot
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On the terrain

How Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Hoka Torrent 5 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 Nordic Trail 250
Hoka Torrent 565

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Nordic Trail 256
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness11/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Hoka Torrent 571
  • Cushioning31/40
  • Lightness23/35
  • Smooth roll17/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Craft Nordic Trail 2 vs Hoka Torrent 5?

For value comparison: The Craft Nordic Trail 2 ($139.95) provides premium features compared to the Hoka Torrent 5 ($130). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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