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Mayfly Imago Sandals vs Norda 005

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

Mayfly Imago Sandals is the lighter option — 172 g lighter than the Norda 005 (76% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Mayfly Imago Sandals Norda 005
Weight 54 g · 0.054 kg · 0.12 lb 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb
Brand Mayfly Norda
Category Footwear Footwear
Mayfly Imago Sandals
54 g

Extreem lichte minimalistische wandelsandalen in maat 11, slechts 54g, ideaal voor ultralight backpacken en fastpacking

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Norda 005
226 g

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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Mayfly Imago Sandals vs Norda 005: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Mayfly Imago Sandals wins — at 54 g it is 172 g (76%) lighter than the Norda 005 (226 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.

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