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Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX is the lighter option — 129 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (25% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight 381 g · 0.381 kg · 0.84 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Salomon Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
381 g

Versatile waterproof low hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane and Contagrip MA outsole. Lightweight and stable on mixed terrain. Weight per shoe (US M9).

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX wins — at 381 g it is 129 g (25%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (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.

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