The North Face Summit Vectiv Sky 2

The North Face Summit Vectiv Sky 2 review: what runners say

Fit

Generous fit for a technical shoe: forefoot has enough volume for the toes, slim profile but not constrictive. Sock-style upper, difficult to put on initially.

Feel

Dream Foam nitrogen TPU midsole with Vectiv 3.0 carbon plate: cushioning and responsiveness are present but tuned for low stack. Feels light and protective on firm and technical terrain; less pronounced response than a high-stack shoe.

Durability

Surface Ctrl outsole with 5 mm monobloc lugs; sources report good grip and outsole durability. Expected mileage not quantified by sources.

Best for

Race and technical low-stack trail shoe: sky races, mountain marathons, fast trail on firm, rocky, or mixed terrain. Not suited for deep mud. Estimated performance window 1–5 hours.

Weak points

The Vectiv 3.0 plate's carbon wings cause forefoot irritation in roughly half of users, particularly those with irregular foot geometry. The 3.5 mm lug profile on the previous version (confirmed by one source on the v2 as well) proved insufficient in heavy mud.

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