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Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

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

Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 is the lighter option — 660 g lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (70% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX
Weight 280 g · 0.280 kg · 0.62 lb 940 g · 0.940 kg · 2.07 lb
Brand Inov-8 La Sportiva
Category Footwear Footwear
Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280
280 g

Licht trailrunning- en hikingschoen met slechts 280g per schoen, graphene-versterkt grip en responsieve demping

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX
940 g

Lightweight mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX waterproofing and FriXion outsole. Weight per pair (men's). Aggressive traction for technical terrain.

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Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 wins — at 280 g it is 660 g (70%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (940 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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