Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX

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

Kahtoola MICROspikes is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Kahtoola MICROspikes	Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX
Weight	454 g · 0.454 kg · 1.00 lb	455 g · 0.455 kg · 1.00 lb
Brand	Kahtoola	Scarpa
Category	Footwear	Footwear

Kahtoola MICROspikes

454 g

Traction spikes for icy and snowy trails. Fits most shoes.

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Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX

455 g

Lightweight waterproof Gore-Tex mid boot for fast hiking with a Presa outsole, weight per single shoe (men's size 42).

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Kahtoola MICROspikes vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Kahtoola MICROspikes wins — at 454 g it is 1 g (0%) lighter than the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (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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