HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low vs Merrell Moab 3 GTX

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

HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 GTX (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low	Merrell Moab 3 GTX
Weight	870 g · 0.870 kg · 1.92 lb	900 g · 0.900 kg · 1.98 lb
Brand	HOKA	Merrell
Category	Footwear	Footwear

HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low

870 g

Waterproof GORE-TEX hiking shoe with wide toe box and balanced cushioning. Durable Vibram outsole, supportive low-cut design for day hikes.

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Merrell Moab 3 GTX

900 g

Iconic waterproof hiking shoe with Vibram outsole.

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HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low vs Merrell Moab 3 GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low wins — at 870 g it is 30 g (3%) lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 GTX (900 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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