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Norda 005 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe)

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

Norda 005 is the lighter option — 84 g lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) (27% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Norda 005 Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe)
Weight 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb 310 g · 0.310 kg · 0.68 lb
Brand Norda Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
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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Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe)
310 g

Aggressive trail shoe with deep Contagrip lug pattern for soft muddy terrain, Quicklace system, and protective toe cap. Weight per shoe.

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Norda 005 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe): which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 84 g (27%) lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) (310 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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