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Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX

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

Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX is the lighter option — 225 g lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (33% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Salomon Speedcross 6 Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX
Weight 680 g · 0.680 kg · 1.50 lb 455 g · 0.455 kg · 1.00 lb
Brand Salomon Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Salomon Speedcross 6
680 g

Iconic aggressive trail running shoe for soft terrain.

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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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Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX wins — at 455 g it is 225 g (33%) lighter than the Salomon Speedcross 6 (680 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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