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Brooks Catamount Agil vs Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes

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

Brooks Catamount Agil is the lighter option — 710 g lighter than the Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes (76% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Brooks Catamount Agil Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes
Weight 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb 936 g · 0.936 kg · 2.06 lb
Brand Brooks Danner
Category Footwear Footwear
Brooks Catamount Agil
226 g

Ultra-lightweight trail runner for speed-focused mountain running. Minimal drop geometry with aggressive TrailTack outsole for technical terrain.

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Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes
936 g

Lightweight hiking shoe with trail runner DNA, featuring EnduroFoam cushioning and Vibram N45 outsole. Non-waterproof design prioritizes breathability and weigh...

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Brooks Catamount Agil vs Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Brooks Catamount Agil wins — at 226 g it is 710 g (76%) lighter than the Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes (936 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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