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Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4

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

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 is the lighter option — 722 g lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX (74% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
Weight 980 g · 0.980 kg · 2.16 lb 258 g · 0.258 kg · 0.57 lb
Brand Merrell Saucony
Category Footwear Footwear
Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX
980 g

Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot. Trail-proven design.

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Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
258 g

Long-distance trail shoe with PWRRUN+ cushioning and grippy outsole, built for all-mountain running and multi-day adventures.

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Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 wins — at 258 g it is 722 g (74%) lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX (980 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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