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Norda 005 vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Norda 005 is the lighter option — 284 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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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If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 284 g (56%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 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.