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Hoka Transport Hike GTX vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42)

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

Hoka Transport Hike GTX is the lighter option — 72 g lighter than the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42) (16% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Transport Hike GTX Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42)
Weight 383 g · 0.383 kg · 0.84 lb 455 g · 0.455 kg · 1.00 lb
Brand Hoka Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Transport Hike GTX
383 g

Lightweight waterproof hiking boot with Gore-Tex lining and aggressive Vibram outsole. 26% lighter than the average hiking boot while offering full protection o...

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Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42)
455 g

Lightweight waterproof walking boot with GORE-TEX. 455g per shoe in men's size 42. Fast, snug fit for hill walking and mountaineering

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Hoka Transport Hike GTX vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42): which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Transport Hike GTX wins — at 383 g it is 72 g (16%) lighter than the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42) (455 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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