Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot vs Salomon Quest 5 GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight speed hiking boot with Powertex membrane, 345g per shoe (size 9.5). POMOCA outsole, 8mm drop, designed for fast alpine travel.
Full details →Lightweight 2026 hiking boot with 10% weight reduction from Quest 4, weighing just 1 lb 4.8 oz per shoe with supportive fit and GORE-TEX waterproofing.
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Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot vs Salomon Quest 5 GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salewa Pedroc Pro Mid PTX Hiking Boot wins — at 345 g it is 242 g (41%) lighter than the Salomon Quest 5 GTX (587 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.