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Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes vs Mayfly Imago Sandals

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

Mayfly Imago Sandals is the lighter option — 882 g lighter than the Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes (94% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes Mayfly Imago Sandals
Weight 936 g · 0.936 kg · 2.06 lb 54 g · 0.054 kg · 0.12 lb
Brand Danner Mayfly
Category Footwear Footwear
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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Mayfly Imago Sandals
54 g

Extreem lichte minimalistische wandelsandalen in maat 11, slechts 54g, ideaal voor ultralight backpacken en fastpacking

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Danner MTN45 Low Hiking Shoes vs Mayfly Imago Sandals: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Mayfly Imago Sandals wins — at 54 g it is 882 g (94%) 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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