Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Full details →Men's trail running shoe weighing 297g per pair. Provides stability and traction with lightweight construction suitable for technical terrain.
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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs Mizuno Wave Daichi 9: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight wins — at 100 g it is 197 g (66%) lighter than the Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 (297 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.