Side by side comparison: Altra Outroad 3 vs Craft CTM Ultra 3

Altra Outroad 3
AltraOutroad 3

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.1

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$120$121$111$91$80

Overpriced

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 5Stability: 7Durability: 4Grip: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 4Door to Trail: 8

Pros & Cons

Spacious toebox
Natural zero-drop ride
Versatile road-to-trail use
Poor durability
Limited ventilation

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop0 mm
Stack27 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight261 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Versatile zero-drop shoe for road and light trail, but durability and breathability limit appeal.

Craft CTM Ultra 3
CraftCTM Ultra 3

Light/Moderate Trail

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2023

Price Judgment

~$160$158$144$118$105

Unjustified

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 5Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 8Grip: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 8Light Trail: 8Technical Trail: 4Door to Trail: 9

Pros & Cons

Energetic, firm ride
Excellent mixed-terrain traction
Durable midsole and outsole
Poor lockdown for narrow feet
Uncomfortable upper fit
Not for technical trails

Specs

Best for4:15–5:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack40 mm heel
Weight265 g
Terrainlight_trail
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A firm, energetic hybrid for fast miles on smooth roads and trails; fit limits versatility.

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