Altra Lone Peak 8 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Altra Lone Peak 8 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 wins — at 258 g it is 45 g (15%) lighter than the Altra Lone Peak 8 (303 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.