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RoadTrail
Current lineup2026 edition

Shoe range map

Runnable terrain Mixed terrain Technical terrain
Race day ↑↓ Daily training← Shorter distanceLonger distance →

Distance and racing focus set the map position, and the colour marker shows terrain technicality — all three are editorial judgement, not performance scores or rankings.

Shoes by role

The full lineup with role explanations and buying advice
Shoe & specificationsWhy this roleIs it right for you?

265 g · 9 mm drop
38 mm heel stack

Door-to-trail

Craft's answer for runs that start on pavement and end on a path: balanced cushioning at 265g on a 38mm stack and 9mm drop, and a stable-neutral build. At $258 it costs more than the trail-first Endurance Trail, and it gives up the grip and protection you would want on rough ground.

Also considerXplor 2Xplor Pro
Where it overlaps with other shoes

Endurance 3 and the Xplor shoes all cover road-to-trail. Endurance 3 is the stable-neutral, everyday choice; Xplor 2 and Xplor Pro are Craft's other door-to-trail shoes, and Xplor Pro is the lighter of them.

Choose if

  • Your runs are mostly road and paved path with some dirt
  • You want stable, balanced cushioning rather than a soft shoe

Skip if

  • You run technical or muddy trails regularly
  • You want a shoe built for racing

335 g · 9 mm drop
36 mm heel stack

Daily trail trainer

The everyday trail shoe of the range and the cheapest trail shoe here, at $188. It is 335g on a 36mm stack with a 9mm drop, heavy for what it is, and it covers mixed terrain rather than technical ground.

Also considerEndurance 3
Where it overlaps with other shoes

Endurance Trail and Endurance 3 are both everyday shoes: Trail is for dirt and mixed ground, Endurance 3 for runs that stay mostly on roads and paths.

Choose if

  • You want one trail shoe for regular mixed-terrain runs
  • You want the lowest price in Craft's trail range

Skip if

  • Weight matters to you
  • You run steep or very technical trails

315 g · 10 mm drop
40 mm heel stack

Cushioned long trail

Craft's long-run trail shoe: a 40mm stack, 10mm drop and reinforced upper at 315g and $251, made for long trail miles rather than technical racing. It gives up agility for protection.

Also considerNordlite Ultra Pro Gravel
Where it overlaps with other shoes

CTM Ultra Trail 2 and Nordlite Ultra Pro Gravel both suit long days. CTM is the trail-first, protective shoe; Ultra Pro Gravel is the faster shoe for gravel and light trail.

Choose if

  • You spend hours on trail and want a high stack and a protected upper
  • You want cushioning that suits long days more than quick ones

Skip if

  • You want a light, agile shoe for technical terrain
  • You prefer a low drop

290 g · 7 mm drop
36.5 mm heel stack

Technical trail

Craft's technical trail shoe, for rocky, rooty ground and fast descents, at 290g with a 36.5mm stack, 7mm drop and $272. It is the shoe to pick when the terrain matters more than the miles.

Also considerNordic Trail 2
Where it overlaps with other shoes

Vild 1 and Nordic Trail 2 both target harder ground. Vild 1 is the technical shoe; Nordic Trail 2 is aimed at runners who move between trail running and fast hiking.

Choose if

  • Your trails are rocky, rooty or steep
  • You want a lower, more grounded shoe than the long-trail options

Skip if

  • Your trail is mostly gravel or smooth dirt
  • You want maximum cushion for ultra distances

— g · — mm drop
Heel stack not listed

Short trail race

Craft's trail racer, at $287, classified for medium trail races with short races as a secondary use. It is the range's performance trail shoe, for runners who want a dedicated racing shoe rather than a trainer.

Also considerVild 1

Choose if

  • You want a dedicated shoe for short and medium trail races
  • You already have a trainer and want a second shoe for race day

Skip if

  • You want one trail shoe for training and racing
  • You want a lot of cushioning for long days

— g · 6 mm drop
40.5 mm heel stack

Ultra race

Craft's fast long-distance shoe for gravel and light trail: a 40.5mm stack and 6mm drop at $286, classified for long trail runs with the 50K as a secondary use. It is for fast, runnable ground, not technical singletrack.

Also considerCTM Ultra Trail 2

Choose if

  • You are racing an ultra on gravel or runnable trail
  • You want a lively shoe for long days on fast ground

Skip if

  • Your race includes technical or muddy sections
  • You want a soft, maximal shoe for slow ultra miles
Waterproof / winterNo selection yet

Not a separate shoe. Waterproof (GORE-TEX) versions are listed as variants of the shoes above.

Specs are from manufacturers. Role explanations are editorial judgement.

Putting it together

Suggested rotations

A few shoes with different jobs. Start with the running you actually do.

Three-shoe trail rotation

Endurance 3Endurance TrailVild 1

Endurance 3 covers the runs from the door, Endurance Trail the regular dirt runs, and Vild 1 the days when the ground gets hard.