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Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX vs Keen Targhee III Mid WP

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

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Same kind of shoe, so weight is a fair tiebreaker.

Both are mid-cut hiking boots. The Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX is 100 g a pair lighter than the Keen Targhee III Mid WP.

What the extra 100 g of the Keen Targhee III Mid WP buys you

  • More cushioning under the heel (54 mm stack against 38 mm).
Spec
Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX
Keen Targhee III Mid WP
Weight
870 g 1.92 lb · per pair (pair in size UK 10)
970 g 2.14 lb · per pair (medium-sized pair)
Type
Mid-cut hiking boot
Mid-cut hiking boot
Made for
hillwalking
trekking, hillwalking
Waterproof membrane
Yes, GORE-TEX
Yes, Keen.Dry
Cut
Mid / high (covers the ankle)
Mid / high (covers the ankle)
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip
rubber sole
Lug depth
5 mm
not stated
Midsole
EVA
EVA, TPU
Heel stack height
38 mm
54 mm
Drop
8 mm
12 mm
Upper
leather, synthetic
leather, synthetic

Weights are per pair as Alpinetrek lists them, usually for a medium size, so a few grams either way can come from the size they weighed. The other specs were checked on 19 October 2026 against Alpinetrek (Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX) and Alpinetrek (Keen Targhee III Mid WP). "Not stated" means the source does not mention it, not that the shoe lacks it. List prices are the full price shown by that source, not a sale price; where sources disagree we show none.

Mid-cut hiking boot

Choose the Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX if…

…you carry a multi-day pack on rough or wet ground and want the ankle covered and a stiffer sole.

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Mid-cut hiking boot

Choose the Keen Targhee III Mid WP if…

…you carry a multi-day pack on rough or wet ground and want the ankle covered and a stiffer sole.

See it in your base weight Full details

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