La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Norda 005
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX and Vibram Litebase outsole. 4.1 oz lighter than average hiking boot. Weight per shoe in EU size 42.
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Check price Full details →La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Norda 005: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 189 g (46%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) (415 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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