La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Fast-and-light waterproof Gore-Tex mid hiking boot with FriXion outsole grip, weight per single shoe.
Check price Full details →Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX and Vibram Litebase outsole. 4.1 oz lighter than average hiking boot. Weight per shoe in EU size 42.
Check price Full details →La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX vs La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) wins — at 415 g it is 15 g (3%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 Mid GTX (430 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.
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