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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs La Sportiva Bushido III

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

Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight is the lighter option — 200 g lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido III (67% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight La Sportiva Bushido III
Weight 100 g · 0.100 kg · 0.22 lb 300 g · 0.300 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand Darn Tough La Sportiva
Category Footwear Footwear
Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight
100 g

Lightweight merino wool socks for trail running. Per pair.

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La Sportiva Bushido III
300 g

Technical trail running shoe with Bi-Compound FriXion XT 2.0 outsole and 4mm lugs for aggressive grip on rocky terrain. Weight per shoe (men's).

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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs La Sportiva Bushido III: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight wins — at 100 g it is 200 g (67%) lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido III (300 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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