Merrell Moab Speed 2 vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile low-cut hiking shoe with FloatPro midsole and Vibram TC5+ outsole; 13% lighter than Moab 3, ideal for day hikes and light packs (per shoe).
Check price 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).
Check price Full details →Merrell Moab Speed 2 vs Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell Moab Speed 2 wins — at 329 g it is 52 g (14%) 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.