Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile waterproof low hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane and Contagrip MA outsole. Lightweight and stable on mixed terrain. Weight per shoe (US M9).
Check price Full details →Stable trail running and hiking hybrid with a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, 3D Advanced Chassis, Quicklace and a reinforced toe cap. Weight per shoe.
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Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX vs Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 GORE-TEX wins — at 360 g it is 21 g (6%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX (381 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.