What are the lightest weight waterproof hiking boots available?
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Oboz Katabatic LT Mid GTX
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£78.28 ≈ | GORE-TEX Invisible Fit | 0.8 | 7.0-14.0 (Men's) | Trail Tread HD (Trail Tread Eco rubber) | — | — |
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Lightweight mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproofing, Trail Tread outsole for grip, and an O FIT Ortholite insole for cushioning. Suited for fast day hikes, ultralight backpacking, and hikers who want waterproof protection with low weight. |
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX
US
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£133.67 ≈ | GORE-TEX Extended Comfort membrane | 2.08 | EU 38-48 (men's) / full and half sizes; regular and wide | FriXion XF 2.0 rubber outsole with Impact Brake System and Trail Bite heel | ePE GORE-TEX Extended Comfort (higher breathability than standard GORE-TEX) | — |
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Mid-height, waterproof hiking boot built on the Ultra Raptor II platform with a sticky FriXion rubber outsole and GORE-TEX Extended Comfort lining. Suited for hikers and fastpackers who want lightweight stability, strong traction on rock, and wet-weather protection.
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La Sportiva TX Hike Mid Leather GTX
US
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£163.54 ≈ | GORE-TEX Extended Comfort membrane | 0.97 | 36-49.5 EU (women's 36-43, men's 38-49.5) | Vibram Ecostep EVO with Impact Brake System | Extended Comfort (GORE-TEX) | — |
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Lightweight, leather mid-cut hiking boot with a GORE-TEX Extended Comfort waterproof membrane and a Vibram Ecostep EVO outsole for strong traction. Suited for day hikes and fast, agile backpacking where breathability and durability are priorities.
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX
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£126.95 ≈ | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane | — | Men's US 7-15; Women's US 5-11 | Vibram TC5+ outsole with 4 mm lugs | 3 out of 5 | — |
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Lightweight mid-height hiking boot with a GORE-TEX waterproof membrane, FloatPro foam midsole, full-length rock plate, and Vibram TC5+ outsole. Suited for hikers who want a fast, breathable waterproof boot for light to moderate trails.
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Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid
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£141.88 ≈ | Hydroguard waterproof membrane | 0.9969 | Men's sizes 7-16; Women's sizes available | MaxTrac outsole with TrailClaw lugs | 1 | — |
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Lightweight mid-height waterproof hiking shoe with Altra's Hydroguard membrane, zero-drop platform, roomy FootShape toe box, and MaxTrac traction for varied trails. Suited to hikers and lightweight backpackers who want waterproof protection with a natural, roomy fit.
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