La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX vs Salomon Thundercross
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.
Check price Full details →Versatile trail running shoe with aggressive Contagrip lugs and a Quicklace system for grip and security on technical trails.
Check price Full details →La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX vs Salomon Thundercross: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon Thundercross wins — at 290 g it is 650 g (69%) 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.
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