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Scarpa Rush Trek GTX vs The North Face VECTIV Sky 2

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

The North Face VECTIV Sky 2 is the lighter option — 622 g lighter than the Scarpa Rush Trek GTX (72% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Scarpa Rush Trek GTX The North Face VECTIV Sky 2
Weight 860 g · 0.860 kg · 1.90 lb 238 g · 0.238 kg · 0.52 lb
Brand Scarpa The North Face
Category Footwear Footwear
Scarpa Rush Trek GTX
860 g

Lightweight Gore-Tex approach shoe for mixed terrain.

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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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Scarpa Rush Trek GTX 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 622 g (72%) lighter than the Scarpa Rush Trek GTX (860 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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