Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile waterproof low hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane and Contagrip MA outsole. Lightweight and stable on mixed terrain. Weight per shoe (US M9).
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Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX wins — at 381 g it is 579 g (60%) lighter than the Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX (960 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.