Altra Lone Peak 9 Trail Shoe vs Scarpa Rapid XT
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight trail runner, 10.3oz per shoe, zero-drop platform design
Full details →Italian approach shoe with strong grip and all-terrain handling. 14.1 ounces per shoe with balanced durability and performance for mixed climbing and hiking.
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Altra Lone Peak 9 Trail Shoe vs Scarpa Rapid XT: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Altra Lone Peak 9 Trail Shoe wins — at 293 g it is 107 g (27%) lighter than the Scarpa Rapid XT (400 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.