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Salewa Wildfire Edge vs Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid

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

Salewa Wildfire Edge is the lighter option — 468 g lighter than the Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid (53% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Salewa Wildfire Edge Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid
Weight 422 g · 0.422 kg · 0.93 lb 890 g · 0.890 kg · 1.96 lb
Brand Salewa Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Salewa Wildfire Edge
422 g

Durable approach shoe weighing 14.9 ounces per shoe. Added weight justified by superior climbing capabilities and extended durability for scrambly 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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Salewa Wildfire Edge vs Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 GTX Mid: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salewa Wildfire Edge wins — at 422 g it is 468 g (53%) 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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