La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Ultralight Mindset Adventure Sandals
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 →EVA foam footbed with molded traction outsole and cord-lineloc straps for camp footwear.
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Ultralight Mindset Adventure Sandals: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ultralight Mindset Adventure Sandals wins — at 105 g it is 310 g (75%) 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.