Merrell Moab Speed 2 vs Norda 005
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile low-cut hiking shoe with FloatPro midsole and Vibram TC5+ outsole; 13% lighter than Moab 3, ideal for day hikes and light packs (per shoe).
Check price 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).
Check price Full details →Merrell Moab Speed 2 vs Norda 005: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 103 g (31%) lighter than the Merrell Moab Speed 2 (329 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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