KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Men's waterproof hiking boot weighing approximately 415g per shoe, featuring lightweight construction suitable for day hiking and backpacking with wet weather p...
Full details →Aggressive trail shoe with deep Contagrip lug pattern for soft muddy terrain, Quicklace system, and protective toe cap. Weight per shoe.
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KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) wins — at 310 g it is 520 g (63%) lighter than the KEEN Hightrail Waterproof Hiking Boot (830 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.