The North Face / Ultra Swift

Ultra Swift

Trail2020 · · Type unknownChecked 2026-10-26

Ultra Swift is a trail-running shoe for moving quickly over technical terrain. Its dual-density midsole pairs XtraFoam at the heel with FastFoam at the forefoot. A breathable mesh upper, internal arch sleeve and gusseted tongue support fit and debris protection, while an EXTS rubber outsole with zoned traction and 3 mm lugs targets braking and push-off on wet and dry ground.

Key specifications

Weight

301 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +32.1 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

6 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

23 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −11.3 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 17 mm
Carbon plate: Unknown
Midsole: XtraFoam heel / FastFoam forefoot
Outsole: EXTS rubber
Use cases: Trail

Weight notes Approximate men’s weight per shoe; sample size unspecified.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

The North Face Ultra Swift301 g / 23 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 301 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +32.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 6 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 23 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −11.3 mm

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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