Lowa Approach Pro GTX vs Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile approach shoe with GORE-TEX waterproofing. 32 oz per pair with excellent grip and durability for scrambling and mixed terrain hiking.
Full details →Lightweight speed hiking boot with Powertex membrane, 345g per shoe (size 9.5). POMOCA outsole, 8mm drop, designed for fast alpine travel.
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Lowa Approach Pro GTX vs Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot wins — at 345 g it is 562 g (62%) lighter than the Lowa Approach Pro GTX (907 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.