Nordlite Ultra Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

About this find

The Nordlite Ultra from Craft is a women's light-trail running shoe with a single-layer engineered mesh upper. The mesh is made to promote natural toe movement and breathability, so feet stay dry and comfortable on a run. The shoe sits at ankle height and closes with laces, which lets you tighten or loosen the fit across your foot.

Underfoot, the midsole is CR Foam, designed to feel soft and responsive. The shoe is classed as maximum cushion, with a 40 mm heel stack, a 34 mm forefoot stack and a 6 mm heel-to-toe drop. That means a tall, well-padded platform with a modest step down from heel to toe, which many runners find easy to move in.

The outsole is rubber, built from three pieces and designed for reliable traction across different surfaces. There is no rock plate, which fits the light-trail classification and points toward lighter trail routes more than very rocky ground. If you head out on rougher paths, wear socks that fit snugly so your foot stays settled inside the shoe.

Weight is listed at 9.3 oz for a half pair, and a full pair comes to 1 lb. 2.6 oz, which keeps the shoe on the lighter side for this much cushioning. Craft designed the Nordlite Ultra for women, and it is imported. It is a practical option for runners who want a cushioned, breathable shoe for light trail outings.