New Balance FreshFoam Crag V2 Men's vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Updated 2026 trail running shoe variant; lightweight at 9.7 oz per shoe with aggressive traction and protection
Full details →Carbon fiber plate trail runner with VECTIV propulsion technology. Dual-density foam midsole delivers stability and cushion on technical trails.
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New Balance FreshFoam Crag V2 Men's 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 37 g (13%) lighter than the New Balance FreshFoam Crag V2 Men's (275 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.