← Gear database

Bedrock Cairn Evo vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX

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

Bedrock Cairn Evo is the lighter option — 111 g lighter than the Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX (31% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
shopping_cart Check today's price on Amazon
Spec Bedrock Cairn Evo Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX
Weight 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb 360 g · 0.360 kg · 0.79 lb
Brand Bedrock Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Bedrock Cairn Evo
249 g

Ademend en licht minimalistisch sandaal met 249g per sandaal, sterke grip en duurzaam voor rots- en trail-wandelen

Full details →
Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX
360 g

Stable trail running and hiking hybrid with a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, 3D Advanced Chassis, Quicklace and a reinforced toe cap. Weight per shoe.

Full details →

HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Bedrock Cairn Evo vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Bedrock Cairn Evo wins — at 249 g it is 111 g (31%) lighter than the Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX (360 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.

More footwear comparisons