Vild 1
A Vibram Megagrip trail shoe built by Craft for Alpine marathons and technical, root-and-rock terrain.
- Terrain
- trail
- Primary use
- Technical trail
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Trail long run, Daily trail training, Door-to-trail
- Weight
- 290g
- Drop
- 7mm
- Stack
- 36.5/29.5mm
- Midsole
- Cr Foam (softer formula)
- Outsole
- Vibram Megagrip
- Upper
- 48% Polyester, 12% Polyester Recycled, 28% Polyurethane, 12% TPU ripstop with TPU overlays
- Widths
- standard
The Vild 1 is a purpose-built technical trail shoe with a moderate 36.5/29.5mm stack, 7mm drop, and Vibram Megagrip traction, positioning it for mountain marathons and fast, technical trail running rather than daily easy miles or road use.
The Cr Foam midsole delivers a lightweight, moderately cushioned and balanced-to-firm ride with claimed responsive energy return, low-profile enough to maintain ground feel on rocky, root-filled terrain.
Craft's Endurance Fit gives a secure heel and locked-in midfoot with a roomier forefoot; the brand recommends sizing up half a size, and one wearer reported needing an even larger size than usual.
Technical mountain trails, Alpine-style marathons, and fast descents where grip and a secure, locked-down fit matter more than maximal cushioning.
Runners wanting max cushion for ultra-distance comfort, wide-foot runners needing more forefoot room without sizing concerns, or those seeking a road/daily trainer.