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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Salomon Quest 5 GTX

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

Kahtoola MICROspikes is the lighter option — 133 g lighter than the Salomon Quest 5 GTX (23% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Kahtoola MICROspikes Salomon Quest 5 GTX
Weight 454 g · 0.454 kg · 1.00 lb 587 g · 0.587 kg · 1.29 lb
Brand Kahtoola Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Kahtoola MICROspikes
454 g

Traction spikes for icy and snowy trails. Fits most shoes.

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Salomon Quest 5 GTX
587 g

Lightweight 2026 hiking boot with 10% weight reduction from Quest 4, weighing just 1 lb 4.8 oz per shoe with supportive fit and GORE-TEX waterproofing.

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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Salomon Quest 5 GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Kahtoola MICROspikes wins — at 454 g it is 133 g (23%) lighter than the Salomon Quest 5 GTX (587 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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