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Craft Nordlite Speed 2
Marathon race
CraftWomen

Nordlite Speed 2

A carbon-plated road racer from Craft's Nordlite Speed line, built for tempo runs, race pace and long-distance road efforts.

C$330MSRP
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
Weight
228g
Drop
6mm
Stack
40/34mm
Plate
carbon
Midsole
Supercritical Cr Foam Pro with 25% PEBA
Outsole
Flat rubber outsole
Upper
Double layer engineered knit with gusseted tongue and woven midfoot fiber cage
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsHalf marathonRoadLightweightMarathonLong runsRace dayCarbon plate
Our read

A dedicated road racing shoe with a PEBA-infused supercritical foam and updated carbon plate, positioned for marathon-distance race efforts and tempo work rather than daily training.

Ride

Cushioned yet responsive ride from the Cr Foam Pro/PEBA midsole paired with an Ultra Carbon Plate, delivering propulsion and efficiency while remaining comfortable over distance, per manufacturer claims.

Fit

Regular fit with a narrow heel cup for secure lock-in; brand notes shoes run long and lean, suggesting sizing up for those between sizes.

Best for

Marathon and half-marathon racing, tempo runs, and race-pace long distance efforts on road.

Avoid if

Avoid if you need a max-stability daily trainer or off-road versatility; this is a road-only race shoe with no independent verification of durability or wet-weather traction.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.