Dirty Girl Gaiters vs Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight speed hiking boot with Powertex membrane, 345g per shoe (size 9.5). POMOCA outsole, 8mm drop, designed for fast alpine travel.
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Dirty Girl Gaiters vs Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Dirty Girl Gaiters wins — at 42 g it is 303 g (88%) lighter than the Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot (345 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.