Altra Lone Peak 9 vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail shoe with wide toe box and MaxTrac outsole. A thru-hiker staple offering all-day comfort and reliable grip on varied terrain.
Check price Full details →Carbon fiber plate trail runner with VECTIV propulsion technology. Dual-density foam midsole delivers stability and cushion on technical trails.
Check price Full details →Altra Lone Peak 9 vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face VECTIV Sky 2 wins — at 238 g it is 19 g (7%) lighter than the Altra Lone Peak 9 (257 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.