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The North Face Summit Series Vectiv Sky 2
Short trail raceThe North Face

Summit Series Vectiv Sky 2

A lightweight carbon-plated trail racing shoe with a nitrogen-TPU midsole and 5 mm lugs, built for technical terrain.

$230MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Short trail race
Races
5K–10K
Cushion
moderate
Stability
stability
Weight
238g
Drop
6mm
Stack
25/19mm
Lug
5mm
Plate
carbon
Midsole
DREAM nitrogen-TPU midsole
Outsole
SURFACE CTRL rubber outsole
Upper
Lightweight, seamless upper with mapped venting zones
Widths
standard
MountainTechnical trailLightweightRace dayCarbon plate
Our read

A dedicated trail race-day shoe for runners who want propulsion and grip on technical ground; the carbon plate and rockered geometry make it a specialist, not a daily trainer.

Ride

Full-length carbon plate and rockered geometry deliver a propulsive, forward-tipping ride, while 5 mm lugs and the DREAM TPU foam handle varied trail surfaces.

Fit

Standard width only, with tongue wings and a reworked heel for improved midfoot and heel lockdown on technical terrain.

Best for

Trail racing and fast efforts on technical terrain where grip and a propulsive plate matter.

Avoid if

You want a cushioned daily trainer, need wide sizing, or prefer a softer, more forgiving ride for easy miles.

Sources
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