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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs Keen Targhee III Mid WP

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

Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight is the lighter option — 980 g lighter than the Keen Targhee III Mid WP (91% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight Keen Targhee III Mid WP
Weight 100 g · 0.100 kg · 0.22 lb 1,080 g · 1.080 kg · 2.38 lb
Brand Darn Tough Keen
Category Footwear Footwear
Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight
100 g

Lightweight merino wool socks for trail running. Per pair.

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Keen Targhee III Mid WP
1,080 g

Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with wide toe box.

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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs Keen Targhee III Mid WP: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight wins — at 100 g it is 980 g (91%) lighter than the Keen Targhee III Mid WP (1,080 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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