Craft Pure Trail

[@SeeChadRun]

I recently reviewed the Craft Pure Trail as well and found it to be an adventurous and fun trail shoe with a solid build and excellent materials. That said, I also found it to be too wide in the upper (perfect in the toe-box) and a little too stiff in the midfoot. My foot was sliding side to side on technical trails which was not preferred. The rubber outsole exceeded my expectations and the rock plate did great! I also really liked the upper materials but I wish it had a more snug midfoot fit with additional overlay support.

[@xlito3793]

Your trail videos need more love man. These are always a great watch and your run footage/clips make the shoes come to life more than other reviews out there. I dont even run trails and i can still appreciate the work put into these reviews

[@paddywiggle]

Kofuzi, I love your shoe reviews. They are almost perfect. One thing I wish you’d put more importance on is fit. I’d love to hear about the width AND the volume of the toebox, ball of the foot, instep, and heel area. With that info, you’d have the most perfect reviews. Thank you!

[@st.peterunner8758]

2:50 You should probably watch more than the first minute before commenting

[@kofuzi]

it's a fair critique, generally

[@KerenWang]

@kofuzi i feel you are doing a fair job around 3:00 on this. But I'd like to know your feet as a reference to the things you're saying. This way I get a better understanding how feet would fit roughly.

[@omenvii242]

Just ordered these! I usually come to your channel after reading other reviews of shoes online. Your videos are some of my favorites for helping me decide on a purchase and to simply increase my knowledge base. Keep up the great work!

[@benyoung8305]

Thanks for the consistent coverage of Craft shoes going back over the years. Great feedback to have a road person like you able to help the brand out as they try to provide a good shoe for different markets or use cases. This is on my list of trail shoes for sure now.

[@GJuu-jd3vv]

Ever since you recommended Craft winter clothings, I kept buying from them every once in a while for both winter and summer gears. Craft is great! Both designs and materials used. They are unique and eye catching

[@kofuzi]

glad you're enjoying the apparel!

[@Chungdol]

I met our craft representative during my Marathon in Dresden, he gave me a pair for free... Hell this shoe was a surprise. Its not too squishy and swimmy like the caldera 6, and feels not as maximalistic and over engineered as the nike zegama. It just feels good and hits all the spots, it has a lot of cushion but you still can feel the trail and the upper is a dream, feels like vapar wave from nike, just more durable. True to size is well said, can confirm it. Amazing to see craft reviews from you!

[@Feanaro5503]

Incredible footage at 4:46

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@ZiyaadSolo]

Managed to get a pair in Chamonix and loving them so far on the technical trails in Cape Town

[@jp05598]

Thanks for this. I’m intrigued by their road shoes, especially the ones marketed for ultra distances since those are the types of events I focus on

[@mtimbroims]

The almost ankle roll at 3:27 had me like 😳

[@scherry2900]

Great review. Sound for me like a softer Catamount 2 with the infused foam and no carbon plate.

[@kofuzi]

I'd say it's a lot softer than the Catamount 2

[@paultimothyL]

Great review with stunning views!! Looks like Craft finally has a shoe that I might think about buying. 😁

[@adamcheney4836]

Great review Ko! You should review the Texton X2 soon, I’ve heard a lot of opinions from other runners between the two shoes but a lot of people seem to like the X2 better. Idk whether it’s the HOKA brand or something else but I would love to hear your opinion!

[@N8_runz]

Would you think the lug depth and pattern is too aggressive for a hybrid terrain shoe?

[@adamtyson9208]

Great review would craft pure trail be a decent shoe for lightweight hiking

[@LFGM24]

Ok i’ll try again even though you don’t have to. Can u pls tell me what’s the shirt you’re wearing? I love it !! I asked about it once in a previous video.

[@expatadventureturkey9324]

Craft Endurance Trail, is also a interesting shoe that provides balance of trail with a bit of road, great shoe if you have a chance to check out.

[@ksteege]

Thats a really good review for me - might be a trail shoe to check out - based on this review I would be curious how the SC TRail would work out for you as well.

[@iconik-cn5rm]

what's up with the close ups all the glue adhesive lines visible. doesn't look good for a finish..astetics.?

[@danny-rws]

Great review, and that is one very good looking trail shoe.

[@kofuzi]

I feel like they did a really good job on all fronts for this shoe

[@dimitar297]

Seeing this trans runner review shoes is empowering.

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Kofuzi you running schnitzel, like your channel 👍

[@marcoc2706]

Wondering how this midsole (Cr Foam) compares to Pro Endurance Trail's midsole (Px Foam).

[@smlrsn]

Cr foam is super critical foam (nitrogen infused) and has about 15% Peba in it, whereas Px foam is a beaded etpu, both have excellenct energy return but id say the Cr foam has a bit more softness and Px is a bit more snappy. Both are great foams but I think itll just come down to prefrence. Cheers

[@Bottna]

Never tried their shoes, but I like their running clothes.

[@kofuzi]

Their running clothes are how I first found the brand. I especially love Craft in the winter

[@sotimak6554]

When I hear fuel cell like I. Immediately worry about durability and how fast the midsole might lose its bounce and get mushy. Really hoping for a 100 mile review but don’t think that’s realist for a trail shoe, or is it? Anyway thx for a great review and all the work as always 🫶

[@kofuzi]

the truth is that I run mostly roads and so my trail shoes don't always get to 100 miles because there are just so many good trail shoes at the moment. so this year, I've tried to reduce the number of trail shoes that I take on. I do hope to get this one o 100 miles. it's a good one

[@sotimak6554]

@@kofuzi you are a real one for replying to so many messages and spending so much time on vids but also this community. You are very appreciated and I am sure many people see is this way

[@smlrsn]

@@sotimak6554 Craft has a team of elite athletes pusing far past 100 miles in these shoes, the Cr foam tests very high in durability compared to say an ETPU👍

[@erik556]

nice footage!

[@ondamixtape]

hey, I ride "asics superblast / puma velocity nitro V2". I want a waterproof running shoes for city and park run. Which model do u reckon ? I saw the nike pegasus trail 4 gtx.

[@kofuzi]

If it’s hot, get a shoe that drains easy. If it’s cold, I do like goretex or waterproof shoes. If it’s road, Peg Trail 4 GTX might not give you the right kind of traction in cold wet conditions. If it’s very muddy or technical trails, the Peg Trail 4 GTX might not be technical enough

[@ondamixtape]

I live in south west of France. So winter is around 0 to 10°c and very rainny (tons of rain cuz close to the ocean). It nevers snows cuz it's too hot for that. I do run on road and city parks with puddle). Which model do u reckon (need to be waterproof so i won't have my soaks full of water) ? @@kofuzi

[@rimu3118]

New balance sc trainer trail,pls

[@joelmead]

Torrent 2 for wider feet? Would that be the peregrine 12?

[@kofuzi]

I haven't run in the latest Peregrine, but I wouldn't consider that wider than the Torrent 2

[@garethevans2499]

Checked their website and they only go up to a UK 11. The Curse of the Big Foot strikes again

[@hunterbrodniak4291]

Video 1 of asking for a review on the Altra Vanish Tempo

[@seanlau71]

Have u tried Atari shoes?

[@nipahaus6206]

As alway disclosure

[@tgarcia615]

5th From The 🇵🇭 Philippines idol

[@kofuzi]

yo!

[@tgarcia615]

😊😊😊

[@Tyler-dw4zy]

I'm hesitant to even spend $170 on a pair from a brand that I already like and own shoes from. $170 for a shoe from a brand that is relatively unknown is completely ridiculous. To call this a good price makes me feel like you're selling out to the company that sent you free shoes, and makes me hesitant to trust future reviews. Good b-roll footage though, as always.

[@russellbutt1553]

One of the bigger Scandinavian brands but they can't be good because, **checks notes** you don't know them very well...? Makes sense.

[@Tyler-dw4zy]

yep! thanks for coming to my ted talk.@@russellbutt1553

[@carlogarcia940]

Awesome.