Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boot
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail running shoe designed for thru-hiking. FootShape toe box and MaxTrac outsole for grip. Weight per shoe in US size 9. Versatile for all condition...
Full details →Mid-duty waterproof backpacking boot with Gore-Tex Surround® technology. Multi-directional ankle support and advanced traction lug pattern for stability on vari...
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Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) vs La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boot: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 9 (Men's) wins — at 293 g it is 659 g (69%) lighter than the La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boot (952 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.