Dirty Girl Gaiters vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 3
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Zero-drop trail running shoe with Vibram Megagrip outsole, designed for mixed terrain hiking and trail running with excellent mud/snow traction.
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Dirty Girl Gaiters vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 3: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Dirty Girl Gaiters wins — at 42 g it is 258 g (86%) lighter than the Topo Athletic Pursuit 3 (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.