Marathon race
CraftWomen
Kype Pro
Craft's carbon-plated super shoe built for marathon racing with a Pebax-based Xx Foam midsole and split-heel design.
$458MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Half marathon race, 10K race, Tempo / threshold
- Stack
- not published
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- Xx Foam with Pebax
- Upper
- open-weave upper
- Widths
- standard
Half marathonRoadLightweightMarathonRace dayCarbon plate
Our read
A premium, race-day-only carbon trainer aimed squarely at marathoners chasing a PR, not a versatile daily shoe.
Ride
Manufacturer describes a light, highly responsive ride from nitrogen-infused Pebax foam paired with an Arris carbon plate for propulsion and stability at speed.
Fit
No independent fit data available; manufacturer notes an open-weave upper for breathability.
Best for
Marathon and other road race efforts where a lightweight, propulsive, carbon-plated shoe is desired.
Avoid if
Avoid for daily training, trails, or budget-conscious buyers given the $458 price and race-specific design.
Sources
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