La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX vs Salomon Quest 5 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX waterproofing and FriXion outsole. Weight per pair (men's). Aggressive traction for technical terrain.
Full details →Lightweight 2026 hiking boot with 10% weight reduction from Quest 4, weighing just 1 lb 4.8 oz per shoe with supportive fit and GORE-TEX waterproofing.
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX vs Salomon Quest 5 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Quest 5 GTX wins — at 587 g it is 353 g (38%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (940 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.