CRAFT Focus Shoe: Pure Trail

The Shoe: This premium trail running shoe features a full Cr Foam midsole, which provides cushion and stability with reduced weight and explosive rebound. The shoe comes with an exposed rock plate, delivering stability and midfoot pretection, along with a full traction outsole for a variety of off-road use. The upper is a single layer TPU mesh that is ultra-light, flexible and durable.

MSRP: $169.99

A Look Ahead: New foam and rubber compounds and new platforms from Craft are planned 2024. “You will also see one of the most compelling collaborations in the running footwear space early in the year,” says Eric Sarin, head of Craft’s Footwear Development. “One of our big focuses is innovating in the hybrid road/trail space. We call these the ‘gravel bikes’ of running shoes. Today’s runners are seeking shoes that feel like shoes on the pavement and trail shoes in the dirt. We are designing and engineering to meet those shifting needs.”