Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Men's standard mesh version, 12oz per shoe, lightweight hiking performance
Full details →Versatile waterproof low hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane and Contagrip MA outsole. Lightweight and stable on mixed terrain. Weight per shoe (US M9).
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell Moab Speed 2 Hiking Shoe wins — at 340 g it is 41 g (11%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX (381 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.