Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight hiking boot with BOOST midsole cushioning and Continental rubber outsole. Mid-cut design with sock-like Primeknit upper for comfort.
Full details →Lightweight mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX waterproofing and FriXion outsole. Weight per pair (men's). Aggressive traction for technical terrain.
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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 wins — at 425 g it is 515 g (55%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (940 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.