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BOGS Boga Slip-On vs Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's

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

BOGS Boga Slip-On is the lighter option — 381 g lighter than the Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's (39% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec BOGS Boga Slip-On Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's
Weight 595 g · 0.595 kg · 1.31 lb 976 g · 0.976 kg · 2.15 lb
Brand BOGS Kailas
Category Footwear Footwear
BOGS Boga Slip-On
595 g

Waterproof foam camp shoe with removable insole and rubber patches on toe and heel for light trail use. Lightweight clog design suitable for hiking, water cross...

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Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's
976 g

Heavy-duty mid-cut trekking boots with 1.68mm Nubuck leather upper, VIBRAM XS TREK EVO sole, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and dual-density midsole. Designed for seri...

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BOGS Boga Slip-On vs Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the BOGS Boga Slip-On wins — at 595 g it is 381 g (39%) lighter than the Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's (976 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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