The i-Run team says
The The North Face Summit Vectiv Sky 2 shoe for men enhances your trail performance by combining lightness and dynamism on all paths.
Summit Vectiv Sky 2, for what type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface?
It is recommended for experienced and advanced trail runners seeking speed. With a carbon plate model, it requires good technique to be fully exploited.
This shoe is suitable for all distances during your intensive training sessions and competitions.
Versatile, it perfectly suits all terrains, from simple paths to rugged trails.
Summit Vectiv Sky 2 from The North Face, what use?
+ The lightest pair in the trail range, it meets your performance goals on technical trails. It serves as a reactive ally that quickly takes you to the summits.
- If you are looking for a similar model that is even more performant and suited for ultra-trails, we recommend the Summit Vectiv Pro 3.
Why choose the Summit Vectiv Sky 2?
It allows you to take on your next challenges thanks to its numerous technical advantages:
- A 3D carbon fiber plate with a fork shape at the forefoot and heel: capable of propelling you forward with dynamism.
- A lightweight and durable foam that promises optimal cushioning.
- A rocker geometry that reduces muscle fatigue and improves efficiency.
- Maximum stability in all circumstances.
- A lightweight and seamless upper that supports your foot.
- An outsole with adhesive rubber that promises reliable traction.
- High-performance lugs suitable for technical terrains.
The North Face Summit Vectiv Sky 2, what's new?
Compared to the previous version, the Summit Vectiv Sky, it offers several new features:
- A revamped upper that ensures excellent breathability.
- An improved fit at the heel for more ease.
- More precise support at the heel and midfoot.
- A reworked tongue for more comfort.
- A redesigned outsole: optimized grip on all trails.
Features of the Summit Vectiv Sky 2 trail shoe
- Drop: 4 mm.
- Cushioning: Its propulsion process combines a carbon fiber plate and rocker geometry that smoothens your strides while ensuring natural transitions. It provides excellent propulsion and optimal lateral support. The integrated foam promises dynamic energy return and effective shock absorption.
- Upper (the upper part that wraps the foot): Lightweight and seamless, it guarantees reliable support over kilometers. Targeted ventilation zones optimize air circulation to keep your feet cool.
- Outsole: Equipped with 5 mm lugs, it ensures traction on dry or wet grounds, uphill and downhill. It shows abrasion resistance over the kilometers traveled.
- Removable insole
- Outsole composed of 20% natural rubber
- Weight observed at i-Run: 226 g in size 42
Technologies
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Summit Series
The Summit Series range is reserved for the most dedicated athletes. It indeed offers the most advanced technologies for our equipment and clothing, constantly tested by The North Face athletes. This high-end collection is designed for extreme expedition use, from base camp to the summit, when the climate and terrain require the highest level of performance.
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Vectiv
The Vectiv technology combines a 3D plate with a rocker-shaped midsole to reward the energy of each stride with extremely dynamic propulsion.
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SurfaceCTRL
Rubber that offers optimized grip for trail running and hiking.
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Mousse Dream
The extremely bouncy Dream foam propels you forward and provides effective cushioning.