Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs New Balance FreshFoam Crag V2 Men's
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs New Balance FreshFoam Crag V2 Men's: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight wins — at 100 g it is 175 g (64%) lighter than the New Balance FreshFoam Crag V2 Men's (275 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.