Reviews
Perfection
"LOVE this shoe. First Craft shoe I've trained in and I plan on getting several more pairs of road and trail shoes. The Pacer 2 is lightweight and doesn't feel over-engineered. The foam makes for a perfect daily trainer and doesn't feel flat at all. I'm officially a Craft convert."
— Jesse M. (5/5)
Squish of the Xplor 2/Pro
"Super bouncy foam and 2 ounces lighter per shoe than the Xplor’s! Crafts lockdown is perfect on these shoes and you can slow pace or do tempo workouts easily in them. Super versatile, fun shoe. A new favorite!"
— Curtis D. (5/5)
First craft shoes and strong initial impressions
"After years of primarily wearing New Balance running shoes, I thought I’d give these a shot. So far I’m really impressed. The fit is great for me. I can’t believe how much lighter they are to my NBs. They’re lighter than my wife’s shoes (also NBs) which are significantly smaller. She’s pretty jealous and wants to give Craft a go for herself now. The support is great and I don’t have any foot fatigue after long walks. Really happy overall! I'll definitely be spreading the word. I don't think most people in the US have heard of Craft."
— Christian (5/5)
Great midsole
"I really like the midsole material and the underfoot feel of this shoe. My one complaint would be the upper is a bit stiff around the ankle. Nice shoe that you can do a variety of paces at comfortably"
— matthew b. (4/5)
Craft Pacer 2 🔥
"Just did a 11 miler in these today! These are by far the best shoes i’ve ever used, (and i’ve tried every brand out there) they just fit perfect for my running style and have a lot of bounce! Needed a 6mm because i was getting some knee pain from using 8mm + drop shoes. No more knee pain 💪 thanks Craft."
— Michael (5/5)
Very please
"These are my first pair of Craft shoes. They are extremely comfortable and well cushioned. They have made running enjoyable again."
— Daniel H. (5/5)
"Love this shoe! It's light, bouncy, and looks amazing!"
— Guy (5/5)
The Real Deal
"I've logged over 50mi and can say that I am 100% happy with the Pacer 2s. Fit is good-- snug but not tight. Cushion is there but not so much that you feel like you're in quicksand. Lightweight. Good road feel for a shoe that has 37-31mm platform. The response is tops: these are good for daily long runs and I've done pick-ups and they responsive. Craft is not as widely recognized for road shoes but these are the real deal. Check them out!"
— Greg F. (5/5)
Just like the original Pacers, but with an improved fit!
"The first version of the Pacers had my forefoot sliding around a bit, as it was a bit roomy and tough to lock down that area. The Pacer 2s fixed that, and kept everything else I loved about the shoes! The sole was nice and grippy, even on the light/dusty gravel trails I sometimes went for. The foam is soft and has decent energy return. The base is wide, so it felt stable taking turns and hills at speed. And the upper was a nice material that breathed well and felt comfortable against the foot. These are currently my Z1/Z2 workhorse shoes. I use them primarily for easy mileage or long runs. They are good for tempo runs too, but I still prefer the feel of the Endurance 2s for my faster work. These don't feel quite as springy <5:30 min/mile pace, but if I had to choose one set of shoes for everything, it'd be the Pacer 2s. Craft has done a great job listening to feedback and refining their shoes with every iteration."
— Erik P. (5/5)
Tes please, may I have another!
"I used the original Pacer for training and running. Really enjoyed it for both. Enough that I wanted to try the new version which was kind of awesome. The cushion and support were perfect for me"
— Josh W. (5/5)
