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Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

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

Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX is the lighter option — 155 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight 355 g · 0.355 kg · 0.78 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Oboz Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX
355 g

One of the lightest waterproof midweight hiking boots at just 1 lb 9.6 oz per pair (355g per shoe) with excellent traction and support.

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX wins — at 355 g it is 155 g (30%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 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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