La Sportiva Bushido III vs Norda 005
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Technical trail running shoe with Bi-Compound FriXion XT 2.0 outsole and 4mm lugs for aggressive grip on rocky terrain. Weight per shoe (men's).
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Check price Full details →La Sportiva Bushido III vs Norda 005: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 74 g (25%) lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido III (300 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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