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Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

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

Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 is the lighter option — 252 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (49% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight 258 g · 0.258 kg · 0.57 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Saucony Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
258 g

Long-distance trail shoe with PWRRUN+ cushioning and grippy outsole, built for all-mountain running and multi-day adventures.

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 wins — at 258 g it is 252 g (49%) 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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