Craft Run

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the differences between Craft’s road, trail, and hybrid running shoes?

  Road models prioritize maximal cushioning and energy return for pavement and urban speed work, with CTM Ultra Carbon as an example of a fast, carbon‑plate road/trail racer. Trail shoes focus on protection, durable uppers, and aggressive rubber lugs for technical off‑road running—Pure Trail and Endurance Trail are built for daily trail durability and fast trail performance, respectively. Hybrid and OCR models blend traits for mixed terrain and obstacles; the OCR X CTM Vibram Elite adds drainage, sticky Vibram rubber, and construction tuned for muddy, obstacle‑filled courses.
• How should I choose the right Craft model based on foot shape and running style?

  Craft generally runs narrow to standard, so runners with wider feet should consider roomier models like the ADV Nordic Speed 2 or sizing up; CTM “Race Fit” models are intentionally snug for performance. Match stack height and drop to your gait—Pure Trail (34mm heel, 6mm drop) feels more low‑to‑ground and nimble, while Endurance Trail (36mm heel/27mm forefoot, 9mm drop) gives more cushioning and a propulsive platform for longer fast efforts. Try your usual size first when possible, and look for gusseted tongues and secure lacing systems to lock the heel without creating hotspots.
• What do Craft’s foam technologies (Px, Ud, Cr, Vault) do for ride quality?

  Px Foam is engineered to be roughly 20% lighter than traditional EVA and provides a responsive, bouncy feel without heavy weight. Ud Foam offers a fast, durable EVA‑based ride often paired with carbon plates in CTM Ultra models for propulsion, while Cr Foam is nitrogen‑infused to boost rebound and soften the maximal stack found in models like the Pure Trail. Vault Foam is used to balance lightweight cushioning and energy return across Craft’s range, giving a lively yet stable midsole feel.
• How does the Pure Trail compare to the Endurance Trail?

  The Pure Trail is built as a daily‑driver trail shoe with a 34mm heel and a 6mm drop for a stable, nimble ride and versatile traction for mixed trails. The Endurance Trail has a taller, more aggressive stack (36mm heel/27mm forefoot) and a 9mm drop, prioritizing longer‑distance cushioning and a slightly more propulsive platform for faster efforts on smoother or varied trails. Choose Pure Trail for everyday technical versatility and Endurance Trail when you want maximal cushioning and sustain on longer, faster trail runs.
• What traction and protection features do Craft trail and OCR shoes use for technical terrain?

  Outsoles typically use 3–3.5mm lugs with dense rubber patterns or Vibram MegaGrip for sticky traction on soft and firm surfaces; Ultra Trac variants favor smoother profiles for mixed trails. Protection features include rock plates or shanks for puncture resistance, TPU overlays and reinforced toe caps for durability, and OCR models like the OCR X CTM Vibram Elite add midsole drainage and dual‑layer Vibram constructions for muddy obstacle courses. Race‑oriented models may also incorporate carbon plates or stiffer midsole elements to improve propulsion on fast terrain.