Columbia Crestwood Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight waterproof mid-hiking boot with Techlite™ midsole and Omni-Grip™ traction. Features breathable Omni-Tech™ waterproof construction for all-terrain ve...
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Columbia Crestwood Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II wins — at 680 g it is 144 g (17%) lighter than the Columbia Crestwood Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot (824 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.