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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Merrell SpeedArc Matis is the lighter option — 505 g lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II (74% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Merrell SpeedArc Matis
Weight 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand La Sportiva Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II
680 g

Technical trail running shoe for mountain terrain.

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell SpeedArc Matis wins — at 175 g it is 505 g (74%) lighter than the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II (680 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.

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