CTM Ultra Trail 2
A cushioned, high-stack trail shoe from Craft's CTM Ultra Trail line built for long, rugged mileage on mountainous and mixed terrain.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Trail long run
- Races
- Ultra, 50K+
- Also good for
- Daily trail training, Easy trail run, Technical trail
- Weight
- 273g
- Drop
- 10mm
- Stack
- 40/30mm
- Midsole
- Ud Foam
- Upper
- Engineered Mesh with TPU overlays
- Widths
- standard
The CTM Ultra Trail 2 leans toward ultra-distance trail work, offering generous 40mm/30mm stack and a durable reinforced upper, though its unusual boat-shaped underfoot geometry and small sizing require an adjustment period.
High cushioning with a distinctive semi-circle/boat shape underfoot that reviewers say aids forward propulsion but feels odd at first; ground feel is muted in favor of protection.
Runs small according to both the manufacturer and reviewers; sizing up (sometimes nearly a full size) is recommended, and one reviewer noted the side panel could contact the ankle.
Long trail runs and ultra-distance efforts on mountainous or mixed terrain where durability and cushioning matter more than precise ground feel.
Avoid if you need true-to-size fit without adjustment, prefer a low-to-the-ground responsive ride, or need confirmed stability/support features like a prior model reviewers preferred.