Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX vs Norda 005
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight do-it-all hiking boot with Gore-Tex and exceptional out-of-box comfort. Weight per shoe in men's size 9.
Full details →Bio-based Dyneema upper trail shoe with Vibram Litebase outsole; eco-conscious construction and exceptional speed-to-weight ratio (per shoe, US men's 9).
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Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX vs Norda 005: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 114 g (34%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX (340 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.