Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) vs Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Aggressive trail shoe with deep Contagrip lug pattern for soft muddy terrain, Quicklace system, and protective toe cap. Weight per shoe.
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Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) vs Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4 wins — at 285 g it is 25 g (8%) lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (men's US9, per shoe) (310 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.