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Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid

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

Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 is the lighter option — 593 g lighter than the Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid (67% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid
Weight 297 g · 0.297 kg · 0.65 lb 890 g · 0.890 kg · 1.96 lb
Brand Mizuno Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
297 g

Men's trail running shoe weighing 297g per pair. Provides stability and traction with lightweight construction suitable for technical terrain.

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Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid
890 g

Spring 2026 release blending trail runner agility with waterproof protection; lightweight hiking shoe with Gore-Tex

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Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 vs Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 wins — at 297 g it is 593 g (67%) lighter than the Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid (890 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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