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Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

The North Face VECTIV Sky 2 is the lighter option — 19 g lighter than the Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
Weight 257 g · 0.257 kg · 0.57 lb 238 g · 0.238 kg · 0.52 lb
Brand Hoka The North Face
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe)
257 g

Versatile trail running shoe with VIBRAM Megagrip outsole, max cushioning, and balanced traction for diverse terrain. Weight per shoe.

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The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
238 g

Carbon fiber plate trail runner with VECTIV propulsion technology. Dual-density foam midsole delivers stability and cushion on technical trails.

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Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) 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 Hoka Speedgoat 7 (men's US9, per shoe) (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.

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