Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

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

Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX is the lighter option — 55 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (11% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX	Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight	455 g · 0.455 kg · 1.00 lb	510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand	Scarpa	Topo Athletic
Category	Footwear	Footwear

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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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX wins — at 455 g it is 55 g (11%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 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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