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Norda 005 vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2

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

Norda 005 is the lighter option — 12 g lighter than the The North Face VECTIV Sky 2 (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Norda 005 The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
Weight 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb 238 g · 0.238 kg · 0.52 lb
Brand Norda The North Face
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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The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
238 g

Carbon fiber plate trail runner with VECTIV propulsion technology. Dual-density foam midsole delivers stability and cushion on technical trails.

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Norda 005 vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 12 g (5%) lighter than the The North Face VECTIV Sky 2 (238 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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