Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Traction spikes for icy and snowy trails. Fits most shoes.
Waterproof low-cut hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane, Contagrip MA sole and SensiFit cradle for precise fit.
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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?
We list the Kahtoola MICROspikes at 454 g and the Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX at 780 g, but that is not enough to call one lighter: one of these numbers may be a single shoe and the other a pair. We are checking every weight in the database against the maker's own page. Once the Kahtoola MICROspikes is confirmed, this page will say which one wins on weight.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.