Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Waterproof low-cut hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane, Contagrip MA sole and SensiFit cradle for precise fit.
Full details →Carbon fiber plate trail runner with VECTIV propulsion technology. Dual-density foam midsole delivers stability and cushion on technical trails.
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Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face VECTIV Sky 2 wins — at 238 g it is 272 g (53%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX (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.