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Merrell SpeedArc Matis vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

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

Merrell SpeedArc Matis is the lighter option — 665 g lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX (79% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Merrell SpeedArc Matis Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
Weight 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb 840 g · 0.840 kg · 1.85 lb
Brand Merrell Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
840 g

Versatile Gore-Tex hiking shoe with Contagrip outsole.

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell SpeedArc Matis wins — at 175 g it is 665 g (79%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX (840 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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