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Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX

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

Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260 (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260 Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX
Weight 520 g · 0.520 kg · 1.15 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Inov-8 Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260
520 g

Graphene-grip fell racing shoe for extreme mud.

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Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX
510 g

Waterproof low-cut hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane, Contagrip MA sole and SensiFit cradle for precise fit.

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Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX wins — at 510 g it is 10 g (2%) lighter than the Inov-8 Mudclaw G 260 (520 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.

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