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Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 vs Scarpa Rapid XT

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

Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 is the lighter option — 120 g lighter than the Scarpa Rapid XT (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 Scarpa Rapid XT
Weight 280 g · 0.280 kg · 0.62 lb 400 g · 0.400 kg · 0.88 lb
Brand Inov-8 Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280
280 g

Licht trailrunning- en hikingschoen met slechts 280g per schoen, graphene-versterkt grip en responsieve demping

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Scarpa Rapid XT
400 g

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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Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 vs Scarpa Rapid XT: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 wins — at 280 g it is 120 g (30%) 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.

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