Review topics: ["size","feel","shoe","ride","laces","foam","runs","trails","drop","option","brand"].
Reviews
What is this shoes use case?!
"The nordlite pro is not a bad shoe- I just don't understand where it is supposed to fit in a shoe rotation. Size wise- for me is true to size at M10.5. The nordlite pro is advertised as a gravel shoe which is probably appropriate- but for me it sits somewhere between a gravel and trail shoe and does neither well. The upper with its protective toe box is quite stiff and hard, which is great on trail but not flexible enough for gravel use. Then, the tread at ~3mm is not aggressive enough for actual trail use. Thus for me the tread and the upper are completely mismatched IMO. The CR foam pro is fine overall- nothing to write home about (probably too firm for gravel and too soft for more aggressive trail). My main complaint with the shoe though is the collar around the forward ankle- it gapes open (no matter if you use the rear holes or a runners knot)- and just funnels in small rocks and trail debris. Also- the laces are so thin and tiny, just terrible (for the love of god- Craft please spend 5cents more per shoe to put a better shoe lace on. So overall, I don't actually mind using this shoe on light duty trails- but with other shoes in the rotation I'll probably pick one better suited for the day, and the reality is its really its not great at anything."
— Brian (3/5)
"Craft is probably the most underrated sports apparel brand! Good prices for excellent. These shoes were comfy out of the box and now about 25miles in on them, they are the best running shoe I’ve owned. Also a great option for light hiking!"
— Christopher (5/5)
New view of how your foot can feel
"I have run in another popular brand of shoes for 12 years and every now and then I would try a different brand to compare. . . Until now I haven't been willing to change. After a few short runs and a few long runs in this shoe I may be changing brand!! feet feel better that they have in a very long time. I run gravel / trail and they hook up amazing, plenty of protection from he bottom, and they are somehow still bright orange. Pretty excited for my next run!"
— Phillip M. (5/5)
75 mile review: Still Uncertain
"I have put 75 miles on these shoes, and for me the jury is still out on whether I will buy another pair. They are light, and they have been really durable so far, but the comfort level is not great. Thus far, anyway. . . I have been running trails in Altra Olympus, Lone Peak, Timp, and Mont Blanc models for the last ten or so years, and I've also gone through multiple iterations of the Saucony Guide model for gravel and road. I have not yet loved running in these shoes like I do in my other shoes, but maybe it's a slow burn and I will adjust. Like I said, the jury is still out. I will leave a follow-up review in 100+ miles. Like I said, the shoe has been durable, and it is absolutely lightweight, but I gave it 3 stars because the comfort, or lack thereof, carries a lot of weight for me, and so far the shoes have not been super comfortable."
— Brad D. (3/5)
Fast, Light, and Built for the California Carpet
"New to trail running and these are quickly becoming a favorite. Sized up from a 12. 5 to a 13 and landed on a perfect fit — good thumb's width of room up front, exactly where you want it for long efforts. About 20 miles in so far and already hooked. The foam energy return is real — these have a lively, fast feel underfoot that makes uphills way more fun than they have any right to be. Smooth on the California carpet, handles the road-to-trail transition effortlessly. Sick shoes. Simple as that. I’m 6’2” 205 lbs"
— Jeremy B. (5/5)
Awesome shoes!
"I love these shoes. They fit perfect and look great."
— Luis G. (5/5)
Awesome Trail Shoe
"These shoes are very forgiving and plenty stable for rough terrain. They perform great on gravel 5ks, but, they perform even better on off-trail courses. They are very forgiving in the cushion and give, but not too "squishy" for stability on rough terrain."
— Bryan C. (5/5)
foam feels nice, ran a little small
"I ran about 7 miles in my pair. The foam was nice and bouncy and I had good grip but my size 12. 5(Us) was too small for me so you might want to size up half a size. One thing to note is I am more of a road runner and this was my first pair of shoes that were more trail-like shoes."
— Brian R. (3/5)
Great gravel shoes that can be used as road shoes
"Light weight, super responsive and comfortable foam. I bought these as gravel shoes for snowy Wisconsin winters but found them to be very comfortable and stable road shoes as well. Fits true to size."
— John (5/5)
Nordlite Ultra
"I've got 50 miles in my Nordlites and they are fantastic. The comfort is responsive to my foot. They were a little tight to start, unlike the Hoka Bondi and Nike Invincibles I wear. However the drop is perfect the soles comfortable and tread is good on all surfaces. The Flourange is an eye catcher and conversation starter. Looking forward to many more runs in them. Jason Juno Beach, FL"
— Jason B. (5/5)
