Kahtoola NANOspikes vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
One of the lightest waterproof midweight hiking boots at just 1 lb 9.6 oz per pair (355g per shoe) with excellent traction and support.
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Kahtoola NANOspikes vs Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Kahtoola NANOspikes wins — at 284 g it is 71 g (20%) lighter than the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (355 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.