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Craft Nordlite Speed 2
Marathon race

Nordlite Speed 2

A premium carbon-plated road racing shoe from Craft built for tempo work and long-distance road efforts.

$330MSRP
Comparable specifications
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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
Supercritical Cr Foam Pro midsole infused with 25% PEBA
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsHalf marathonRoadMarathonLong runsRace dayCarbon plate
Our read

The Nordlite Speed 2 is positioned as a dedicated road racer/tempo trainer with a PEBA-infused supercritical foam and updated carbon plate, but lacks independent verification of ride feel, fit, or durability.

Ride

Manufacturer describes a dynamic, responsive ride from the carbon plate and PEBA foam blend, balancing cushioning with propulsion for tempo and long efforts.

Fit

Manufacturer notes an improved fit with secure lock-in, but no independent fit data is available.

Best for

Runners seeking a lightweight road racing/tempo shoe for marathon-distance efforts.

Avoid if

Runners needing trail traction, stability features, or verified real-world durability data, none of which are confirmed here.

Sources
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