Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Scarpa Rapid XT
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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No winner on weight yet.
Compare the sourced specifications below. The recorded weights have not both been verified on the same basis; size and included parts may differ.
Catalogue weights; a matching weight basis has not yet been confirmed. The other specs were checked on 19 October 2026 against Alpinetrek (Merrell Moab 3 GTX) and Alpinetrek (Scarpa Rapid XT). "Not stated" means the source does not mention it, not that the shoe lacks it. List prices are the full price shown by that source, not a sale price; where sources disagree we show none.
Choose the Merrell Moab 3 GTX if…
…you want a sturdier sole and more protection than a trail runner for day hikes and lighter backpacking, without the weight of a boot.
Choose the Scarpa Rapid XT if…
…your hikes end in scrambling, via ferrata or rock, where a sticky sole and a precise fit matter more than cushioning.
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See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.