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Hoka Transport Hike GTX vs Merrell Moab Speed 2

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

Merrell Moab Speed 2 is the lighter option — 54 g lighter than the Hoka Transport Hike GTX (14% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Hoka Transport Hike GTX Merrell Moab Speed 2
Weight 383 g · 0.383 kg · 0.84 lb 329 g · 0.329 kg · 0.73 lb
Brand Hoka Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Transport Hike GTX
383 g

Lightweight waterproof hiking boot with Gore-Tex lining and aggressive Vibram outsole. 26% lighter than the average hiking boot while offering full protection o...

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Merrell Moab Speed 2
329 g

Versatile low-cut hiking shoe with FloatPro midsole and Vibram TC5+ outsole; 13% lighter than Moab 3, ideal for day hikes and light packs (per shoe).

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Hoka Transport Hike GTX vs Merrell Moab Speed 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell Moab Speed 2 wins — at 329 g it is 54 g (14%) lighter than the Hoka Transport Hike GTX (383 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.

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