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Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Scarpa Rapid XT

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

Scarpa Rapid XT is the lighter option — 500 g lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 GTX (56% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Merrell Moab 3 GTX Scarpa Rapid XT
Weight 900 g · 0.900 kg · 1.98 lb 400 g · 0.400 kg · 0.88 lb
Brand Merrell Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Merrell Moab 3 GTX
900 g

Iconic waterproof hiking shoe with Vibram outsole.

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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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Merrell Moab 3 GTX vs Scarpa Rapid XT: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Scarpa Rapid XT wins — at 400 g it is 500 g (56%) lighter than the Merrell Moab 3 GTX (900 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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