Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX

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

Merrell Moab 3 GTX is the lighter option — 40 g lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Merrell Moab 3 GTX	Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX
Weight	900 g · 0.900 kg · 1.98 lb	940 g · 0.940 kg · 2.07 lb
Brand	Merrell	Salomon
Category	Footwear	Footwear

Merrell Moab 3 GTX

900 g

Iconic waterproof hiking shoe with Vibram outsole.

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Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX

940 g

Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with ankle support.

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Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell Moab 3 GTX wins — at 900 g it is 40 g (4%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 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.

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