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Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis

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

Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight is the lighter option — 45 g lighter than the Merrell SpeedArc Matis (26% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight Merrell SpeedArc Matis
Weight 130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Darn Tough Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight
130 g

Merino wool hiking socks with lifetime guarantee. Per pair.

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Hiker Boot Midweight wins — at 130 g it is 45 g (26%) lighter than the Merrell SpeedArc Matis (175 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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