La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boot vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Mid-duty waterproof backpacking boot with Gore-Tex Surround® technology. Multi-directional ankle support and advanced traction lug pattern for stability on vari...
Full details →Ultra-lightweight fully waterproof gaiters made from ProVENT UL fabric. Weighs only 34g per pair (medium), providing protection from trail debris, rain, and sno...
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La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boot vs Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Mountain Laurel Designs Superlight Gaiter wins — at 34 g it is 918 g (96%) lighter than the La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Hiking Boot (952 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.