Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's vs KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Heavy-duty mid-cut trekking boots with 1.68mm Nubuck leather upper, VIBRAM XS TREK EVO sole, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and dual-density midsole. Designed for seri...
Full details →Men's waterproof hiking boot weighing approximately 415g per shoe, featuring lightweight construction suitable for day hiking and backpacking with wet weather p...
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Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's vs KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot wins — at 830 g it is 146 g (15%) lighter than the Kailas MT5-3 GTX Mid Waterproof Trekking Shoes Men's (976 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.