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Norda 005 vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX

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

Norda 005 is the lighter option — 229 g lighter than the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Norda 005 Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX
Weight 226 g · 0.226 kg · 0.50 lb 455 g · 0.455 kg · 1.00 lb
Brand Norda Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Norda 005
226 g

Bio-based Dyneema upper trail shoe with Vibram Litebase outsole; eco-conscious construction and exceptional speed-to-weight ratio (per shoe, US men's 9).

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Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX
455 g

Lightweight waterproof Gore-Tex mid boot for fast hiking with a Presa outsole, weight per single shoe (men's size 42).

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Norda 005 vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Norda 005 wins — at 226 g it is 229 g (50%) lighter than the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (455 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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