Craft’s CTM Ultra Carbon Race Rebel Is a Racing Shoe for Renegades
The RW Takeaway: The CTM Ultra Carbon Race Rebel is a lightweight racer that’s race-day worthy.
Ultralight midsole, upper, and outsole
Developed with ultrarunner Tommy “Rivs” Puzey
Carbon-fiber plate encourages a propulsive toe-off
Price: $250
Type: Road, racing
Weight: 6.9 oz (M)
Drop: 11 mm
Boldest statement of 2022 so far: The CTM Ultra Carbon Race Rebel is the breakout hit in the racing-shoe category. Last spring, ultrarunner and RW video editor Pat Heine-Holmberg tested Craft’s foray into carbon-plated shoes, the CTM Ultra Carbon. Kizik Shoes That road and light-trail model (best suited for nothing more technical than a gravel road) blistered his Achilles because of the high collar. Pat warned me about this before I laced up the Race Rebel for testing. The good new...