Norda 005 vs Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC
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).
Full details →Minimal hiking shoe pair at 2 lb 9 oz (581g) with zero-drop platform and barefoot-style ground feel for natural movement.
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Norda 005 vs Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 355 g (61%) lighter than the Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC (581 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.