HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Waterproof GORE-TEX hiking shoe with wide toe box and balanced cushioning. Durable Vibram outsole, supportive low-cut design for day hikes.
Full details →Stable trail running and hiking hybrid with a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, 3D Advanced Chassis, Quicklace and a reinforced toe cap. Weight per shoe.
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HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX wins — at 360 g it is 510 g (59%) lighter than the HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low (870 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.