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Altra Lone Peak 8 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Altra Lone Peak 8 is the lighter option — 637 g lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX (68% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Altra Lone Peak 8 Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX
Weight 303 g · 0.303 kg · 0.67 lb 940 g · 0.940 kg · 2.07 lb
Brand Altra Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Altra Lone Peak 8
303 g

Zero-drop trail running shoe with FootShape toe box and balanced cushioning, a favorite for thru-hiking.

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Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX
940 g

Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with ankle support.

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Altra Lone Peak 8 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 8 wins — at 303 g it is 637 g (68%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 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.

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