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Lowa Approach Pro GTX vs Scarpa Rush Trek GTX

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

Scarpa Rush Trek GTX is the lighter option — 47 g lighter than the Lowa Approach Pro GTX (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Lowa Approach Pro GTX Scarpa Rush Trek GTX
Weight 907 g · 0.907 kg · 2.00 lb 860 g · 0.860 kg · 1.90 lb
Brand Lowa Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Lowa Approach Pro GTX
907 g

Versatile approach shoe with GORE-TEX waterproofing. 32 oz per pair with excellent grip and durability for scrambling and mixed terrain hiking.

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Scarpa Rush Trek GTX
860 g

Lightweight Gore-Tex approach shoe for mixed terrain.

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Lowa Approach Pro GTX vs Scarpa Rush Trek GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Scarpa Rush Trek GTX wins — at 860 g it is 47 g (5%) lighter than the Lowa Approach Pro GTX (907 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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