Merrell Moab Speed 2 vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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Same kind of shoe, so weight is a fair tiebreaker.
Both are low hiking shoes. The Merrell Moab Speed 2 is 40 g a pair lighter than the Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX.
What the Merrell Moab Speed 2 offers besides the lower weight
- A lower list price at Alpinetrek: £116.20 against £145.95.
Weights are per pair, as the maker or Alpinetrek lists them; they did not always weigh the same size, so a few grams either way mean little. The other specs were checked on 19 October 2026 against Alpinetrek (Merrell Moab Speed 2) and Alpinetrek (Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX). "Not stated" means the source does not mention it, not that the shoe lacks it. List prices are the full price shown by that source, not a sale price; where sources disagree we show none.
Choose the Merrell Moab Speed 2 if…
…you want a sturdier sole and more protection than a trail runner for day hikes and lighter backpacking, without the weight of a boot.
Choose the Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX if…
…you want a sturdier sole and more protection than a trail runner for day hikes and lighter backpacking, without the weight of a boot.
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