Altra Lone Peak 7 vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail shoe with wide toe box. Thru-hiker favourite.
Full details →Lightweight waterproof hiking boot with GORE-TEX. 346g per shoe, one of the lightest waterproof mid-cuts. Ideal for fastpacking and day hiking
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Altra Lone Peak 7 vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) wins — at 346 g it is 232 g (40%) lighter than the Altra Lone Peak 7 (578 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.