Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight waterproof hiking boot with GORE-TEX. 346g per shoe, one of the lightest waterproof mid-cuts. Ideal for fastpacking and day hiking
Full details →Stable trail running and hiking hybrid with a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, 3D Advanced Chassis, Quicklace and a reinforced toe cap. Weight per shoe.
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Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) wins — at 346 g it is 14 g (4%) lighter than the Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX (360 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.