Salomon Quest 5 GTX vs Ultralight Mindset Adventure Sandals
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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.
Full details →EVA foam footbed with molded traction outsole and cord-lineloc straps for camp footwear.
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Salomon Quest 5 GTX vs Ultralight Mindset Adventure Sandals: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ultralight Mindset Adventure Sandals wins — at 105 g it is 482 g (82%) 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.