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Arc'teryx Sylan 2 vs KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Arc'teryx Sylan 2 is the lighter option — 562 g lighter than the KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot (68% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Sylan 2 KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot
Weight 268 g · 0.268 kg · 0.59 lb 830 g · 0.830 kg · 1.83 lb
Brand Arc'teryx KEEN
Category Footwear Footwear
Arc'teryx Sylan 2
268 g

Mountain speedster trail running shoe with carbon-plated racing design for technical terrain. Major upgrade with fixed midfoot rocker for stability and responsi...

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KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot
830 g

Men's waterproof hiking boot weighing approximately 415g per shoe, featuring lightweight construction suitable for day hiking and backpacking with wet weather p...

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Arc'teryx Sylan 2 vs KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Sylan 2 wins — at 268 g it is 562 g (68%) lighter than the KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot (830 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.

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