Brooks Cascadia 19 vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile trail running shoe with rock plate, DNA LOFT v3 cushioning, and multi-directional TrailTack rubber outsole. Men's US size 9 per shoe weight.
Full details →Lightweight mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX waterproofing and FriXion outsole. Weight per pair (men's). Aggressive traction for technical terrain.
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Brooks Cascadia 19 vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Brooks Cascadia 19 wins — at 303 g it is 637 g (68%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (940 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.