Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) vs Scarpa Ribelle Run
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 →Rugged trail running shoe (weight per shoe, men's size 42) with full-perimeter TPU rand, PRESA outsole and sock-fit construction for technical terrain.
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Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) vs Scarpa Ribelle Run: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Scarpa Ribelle Run wins — at 300 g it is 46 g (13%) lighter than the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX (Men's) (346 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.