Altra Timp 6 vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail shoe with 30mm stack, Altra EGO MAX midsole and Vibram Megagrip outsole; per shoe (US M9).
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 Timp 6 vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Timp 6 wins — at 325 g it is 21 g (6%) lighter than the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) (346 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.