La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with GORE-TEX and Vibram Litebase outsole. 4.1 oz lighter than average hiking boot. Weight per shoe in EU size 42.
Full details →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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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (Men's) wins — at 415 g it is 40 g (9%) 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.