Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX vs Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Waterproof low-cut hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane, Contagrip MA sole and SensiFit cradle for precise fit.
Full details →Waterproof hiking boot with GORE-TEX membrane, weighing only 500g for a men's UK 10, designed for fast hiking
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Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX vs Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX wins — at 500 g it is 10 g (2%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX (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.