The North Face Summit VECTIV Sky 2
For the most demanding races and the toughest trails, The North Face Summit VECTIV Sky 2 is an agile super shoe ready to go faster and climb higher than ever.
Experience the best in trail racing performance with The North Face Summit VECTIV Sky 2. Designed for athletes who demand speed and agility, the Sky 2 is the lightest shoe in the VECTIV line of high-performance trail running shoes.
Featuring a full-length VECTIV 3.0 carbon fiber plate, this shoe propels you forward with race-tuned precision. It offers enhanced lateral stability and support even on challenging technical terrain. The nitrogen-infused DREAM foam midsole delivers exceptional energy return while keeping weight low and durability high, perfect for going the extra mile. Adding to the shoe's speed is a rockered midsole geometry that makes every step feel smooth and efficient. Together, these features ensure long-lasting propulsion during even the toughest runs.
Delivering on athlete requests, the SURFACE CTRL high-traction outsole uses deeper lugs for improved grip over almost all surfaces and conditions. So whether you're training or racing, you'll have top-tier confidence underfoot. Wrapping it all up is a lightweight, breathable upper that provides a secure, locked-down fit. The integrated tongue wings and improved heel fit ensure comfort and precision every step of the way.
Whether tackling steep climbs or breezing through descents, you’ll feel nimble, stable, and unstoppable. Push yourself faster and further than you ever imagined with The North Face Summit VECTIV Sky 2!
What You'll Love:
- Top-level performance on highly variable terrain
- Lightest trail racing shoe in the VECTIV family
- Deeper lugs and slightly taller stack yet much lighter than before
Model Number: NF0A8AEM-7UM
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Specs & Fit
Shoe Specs
Weight: | 8.3 oz 235 g |
Heel Stack: | 32 mm |
Forefoot Stack: | 26 mm |
Heel-Toe Offset: | 6 mm |
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- DREAM supercritical foam is ultralight nitrogen-infused TPU for high energy return, reduced weight, and increased longevity.
- VECTIV 3.0 carbon fiber plate is full-length, forked in the heel, as well as forked and winged in the forefoot. It provides race-tuned propulsion with enhanced lateral support and stability on technical terrain.
- Rocker geometry enables long-lasting propulsion.
OUTSOLE
- SURFACE CTRL rubber with 5 mm lugs forms a one-piece outsole that's optimized for weight and versatility. 10% of the rubber is sourced from smallholder farms dedicated to agroforestry principles and regenerative agricultural practices.
UPPER
- Dual-warp seamless upper with mapped venting zones is both secure and highly breathable. The upper is made with 57% recycled materials.
- Integrated tongue wings and ultralight skeletal support underlays contribute to improved lockdown for the heel and midfoot.