La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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.
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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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) 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 105 g (25%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) (415 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.