Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight do-it-all hiking boot with Gore-Tex and exceptional out-of-box comfort. Weight per shoe in men's size 9.
One of the lightest waterproof midweight hiking boots at just 1 lb 9.6 oz per pair (355g per shoe) with excellent traction and support.
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Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX: which should you buy?
We list the Arc'teryx Kopec Mid GTX at 340 g and the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX at 355 g, but that is not enough to call one lighter: one of these numbers may be a single shoe and the other a pair. We are checking every weight in the database against the maker's own page. Once both are confirmed, this page will say which one wins on weight.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.