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Scarpa Alien Ultra LE vs Scarpa Rapid XT

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

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Spec Scarpa Alien Ultra LE Scarpa Rapid XT
Weight 590 g · 0.590 kg · 1.30 lb
as listed — one shoe or a pair, not yet confirmed
 800 g · 0.800 kg · 1.76 lb
per pair (2 × 400 g), size EU 41 (men's), not EU 42
Brand Scarpa Scarpa
Category Footwear Footwear
Scarpa Alien Ultra LE
590 g as listed

Carbon-plated trail running shoe with Pebax propulsion plate and integrated gaiter, designed for long alpine distances with Vibram Megagrip outsole and Flow Arc...

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Scarpa Rapid XT
800 g

Italian approach shoe with strong grip and all-terrain handling. 14.1 ounces per shoe with balanced durability and performance for mixed climbing and hiking.

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Scarpa Alien Ultra LE vs Scarpa Rapid XT: which should you buy?

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