Craft Nordlite Ultra: Pound the pavement, hit the trails, or explore various terrains
Whether you prefer pounding the pavement, hitting the trails, or exploring various terrains, Nordlite Ultra offer versatility to adapt to your chosen running environment. From asphalt to dirt trails, your Nordlite Ultra will accompany you on every adventure.
The Nordlite Ultra visual world will continue to live together with the robot – to find the contrast between the artificial and the organic world to enhance the hybrid personality. We keep the Swedish heritage through all the visuals.
Product information
The Nordlite Ultra a high caliber shoe designed to enhance the running experience for both elite and everyday athletes. The next level of responsiveness and performance. The full Cr Foam™ midsole provides cushion and stability with reduced weight and explosive rebound. The foam is with a supercritical process – a single injection that offers heightened performance attributes in a non-toxic, reusable midsole material. The shoe sits on a hybrid traction outsole designed for road and light trail use. The upper is a single layer engineered mesh that is light, comfortable, and durable. This shoe is a pure display of innovation that gives runners best-in-class performance and comfort. Runners will feel powerful benefit in every stride.
FEATURES
· One-piece engineered mesh upper
· Cr Foam™ midsole – ultra light, ultra-high rebound, supercritical process
· Ultra-Rebound™ insole for maximum energy return against the foot
· 3-piece lugged traction rubber outsole capable on road or light trail surfaces and in varying climate conditions
· Craft Regular Fit. Snug in heel and mid foot with excellent lock in capability and additional room in forefoot for superior comfort and performance
Reason for being
The optimal gravel and ultra-distance shoe! Fast, lightweight, and super responsive, this shoe is made for endurance runners to help them run as far as possible and achieve their personal best, no matter the surface.
Benefit #1.
EXPLOSIVE ENERGY RETURN
The high stack and rocker-shaped geometry in combination with the supercritical Cr Foam™ deliver extreme propulsion.
Benefit #2.
MAXIMUM IMPACT RESISTANCE AT HEEL STRIKE
The Cr Foam™ is a sustainable supercritical foam that is lightweight and has maximum cushioning. This creates a softer feeling at impact, saving energy.
Benefit #3.
THE GRAVEL BIKE OF FOOTWEAR
The outsole features a rugged lug pattern and grippy compound. Making this shoe the perfect choice for both long gravel- and road runs.
Sustainability
All new Craft garments and footwear will be fully or partially made from sustainable materials. This means fabrics that are recycled, recyclable or produced in a way that optimizes the earth’s resources. Today, we’re halfway there, as about 50% of our running, training, cycling and skiing apparel contain reused and repurposed fibers and materials.
By 2027, our goal is that every Craft garment will be made from 100% sustainable materials. By 2030, all Craft products will be made from fossil-free materials. Choosing recycled material over new have other benefits besides the issue of waste. Recycled polyester takes roughly half the energy to produce and generates 79% less carbon emissions compared to virgin polyester*. When working with natural materials such as cotton or wool, our policy is to only use fabrics that are produced in accordance with the Global Organic Textile Standard or the Responsible Wool Standard.
Made from used PET bottles, recycled polyester is a strong, durable fibre with a much smaller ecological footprint than virgin polyester. By using recycled polyester, it’s estimated that 70% less energy is needed in the production process. Sourcing recycled rather than virgin polyester also decrease the fabric’s carbon emissions with 70%.
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