La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 vs Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight hiking shoe at 355g. Sub-2-pound package with excellent toe protection and trail support.
Full details →Men's standard mesh version, 12oz per shoe, lightweight hiking performance
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 vs Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe wins — at 340 g it is 15 g (4%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor 3 (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.