Brooks Cascadia 17 vs Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid PTX (Synthetic)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile trail shoe with rock plate and DNA Loft cushioning.
Full details →Lightweight hiking boot at 13.9 oz per pair (394g) with synthetic PowerTex waterproofing and aggressive tread for varied terrain.
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Brooks Cascadia 17 vs Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid PTX (Synthetic): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid PTX (Synthetic) wins — at 394 g it is 236 g (37%) lighter than the Brooks Cascadia 17 (630 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.