HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low vs Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC
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 →Minimal hiking shoe pair at 2 lb 9 oz (581g) with zero-drop platform and barefoot-style ground feel for natural movement.
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HOKA Anacapa 2 GTX Low vs Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC wins — at 581 g it is 289 g (33%) 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.