Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 2

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

Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 is the lighter option — 157 g lighter than the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX (35% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX	Topo Athletic Pursuit 2
Weight	455 g · 0.455 kg · 1.00 lb	298 g · 0.298 kg · 0.66 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 Pursuit 2

298 g

Cushioned trail running shoe with a roomy toe box, 5mm drop and grippy outsole for long days on mixed terrain.

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Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX vs Topo Athletic Pursuit 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Topo Athletic Pursuit 2 wins — at 298 g it is 157 g (35%) 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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