Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight waterproof hiking boot with GORE-TEX protection. 400g per shoe. 23% lighter than Moab 3 Mid GTX. Responsive cushioning and protective rock plate for...
Full details →Lightweight waterproof walking boot with GORE-TEX. 455g per shoe in men's size 42. Fast, snug fit for hill walking and mountaineering
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (Men's Size 42) wins — at 455 g it is 345 g (43%) lighter than the Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX (800 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.
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