Norda 005 vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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 →Waterproof low hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane. Advanced Chassis for torsional stability. Contagrip MA outsole. Quicklace system. 380g per shoe.
Check price Full details →Norda 005 vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 534 g (70%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX (760 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.