Arc'teryx Sylan 2 vs Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Arc'teryx Sylan 2 vs Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight wins — at 130 g it is 138 g (51%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Sylan 2 (268 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.