Hoka Kaha 3 GTX vs Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid PTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Premium hiking boot with Gore-Tex waterproofing and superior cushioning. Weight per shoe in men's size 9. Excellent support for long trails.
Full details →Fast day hike boot at 13.9oz per shoe. Powertex waterproof membrane with EVA cushioning.
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Hoka Kaha 3 GTX vs Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid PTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salewa Pedroc 2 Mid PTX wins — at 394 g it is 156 g (28%) lighter than the Hoka Kaha 3 GTX (550 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.