# Scarpa walking boots compared Source: https://trailandlace.co.uk/best/scarpa-walking-boots-compared Publisher: Trail and Lace. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://trailandlace.co.uk/how-we-pick Scarpa is an Italian maker with a large UK following, and its range runs from easy-going leather walking boots to stiff mountain boots. The Terra and Ranger are classic leather walking boots for footpaths and hills, the Kinesis Pro and SL Active are heavier leather boots for backpacking and long hill days, the Kailash Trek and Rush TRK are lighter trekking boots, and the Zodiac Tech and Mescalito TRK lean towards rocky ground and approach-style use. Scarpa often uses Vibram soles and its own lasts, and sizing is usually given in EU sizes with a UK conversion, so check Scarpa's chart: many walkers find a half-size difference compared with other brands. This guide compares eight Scarpa models sold on amazon.co.uk using only what each listing states: upper, outsole, lining and membrane. Where listings conflict or leave something out, the cons say so. ## Products ### 1. SCARPA Men's Kinesis Pro GTX Waterproof Gore-Tex Boots for Hiking & Backpacking Upper: 2.4 mm leather; Lining: Gore-Tex Standard ePE; Outsole: Vibram Biometric / XS Trek; Membrane: Gore-Tex Standard ePE The Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX is a men's 2.4 mm leather boot with a PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE liner and a Vibram Biometric sole. It suits backpacking and long hill days in wet weather. In its favour: - The listing gives a 2.4 mm leather upper, a robust thickness for rocky and heathery ground. - Gore-Tex Standard ePE lining is stated and described as PFAS free. - A Vibram Biometric sole in XS Trek compound is named for grip on mixed hill terrain. Good to know: - The listed weight of 825 g does not say if it is per boot, so compare carefully. - Listed seasons are spring and summer, so check warmth for winter walking. ### 2. Scarpa Rush TRK Gore-TEX Walking Boots - SS23 Listed weight: 555 g; Upper: Suede; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Not stated Scarpa's Rush TRK GTX is a suede mid boot with Gore-Tex and a listed weight of 555 g. It suits fast hill days and trekking where you want a light boot with a mid cut. In its favour: - The listing gives 555 g, one of the lowest figures here for a Gore-Tex mid boot. - Suede upper is stated, which is usually more flexible from new than thick leather. - Gore-Tex in the title gives a waterproof liner for wet grass and puddles. Good to know: - The sole material is listed as EVA, so the outsole rubber and compound are not clear from the page. - The listing does not say whether 555 g is for one boot or a pair. ### 3. Scarpa Men's Kailash Trek GTX High Rise Hiking Boots Listed cut: High top; Upper: Suede and nylon; Membrane: Gore-Tex Standard ePE; Outsole: Vibram Biometric / XS Trek Scarpa's Kailash Trek GTX is a high-top suede and nylon boot with a Gore-Tex ePE liner and a Vibram Biometric sole. It suits trekking and hill walking where a high cuff helps. In its favour: - Listed as a high-top boot, so the cuff sits well above the ankle bones. - A Vibram Biometric sole in XS Trek compound is named for grip on mixed hill ground. - Gore-Tex Standard ePE is stated and described as PFAS free. Good to know: - The listed weight of 585 g does not say whether it is per boot, so compare with care. - Suede and nylon uppers need proofing to keep shedding water in long rain. ### 4. Scarpa Men's Terra GtxWalking Shoe Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex Standard ePE; Outsole: Vibram Energy II / XS Trek; Lining: Gore-Tex Scarpa's Terra GTX pairs a leather upper with a PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE liner and a Vibram Energy II sole. A classic leather boot for everyday hill and moorland walking. In its favour: - The listing names a Vibram Energy II sole in XS Trek compound, a known outsole for mixed hill ground. - Gore-Tex Standard ePE is stated and described as PFAS free, a newer membrane generation. - A nylon insert in the insole is listed, which adds some stiffness under foot on stony paths. Good to know: - The listed weight of 590 g does not say whether it is per boot, so compare with other boots carefully. - Listed seasons are spring and summer, so check warmth and stiffness if you walk in winter. ### 5. SCARPA Men's SL Active Hiking Boot Upper: 2.7 mm HS12 Sherpa leather; Lining: Leather back, 37.5 front; Outsole: Vibram Biometric / XS Trek; Membrane: None stated Scarpa's SL Active is a men's 2.7 mm Sherpa leather boot with a Vibram Biometric sole and a part-leather lining. A long-life leather boot for walkers who prefer no membrane. In its favour: - The listing gives the leather thickness as 2.7 mm, thick enough to take wax and hard use. - A Vibram Biometric sole in XS Trek compound is named, a known outsole for hill ground. - The listing states the leather is PFAS free, which matters to buyers avoiding those treatments. Good to know: - No membrane is listed and it is rated water resistant, so it relies on waxing to keep water out. - Thick leather boots usually need a longer break-in than fabric boots before a long walk. ### 6. Scarpa Men's Ranger II Active GTX Walking Boots, Brown, UK8 Upper: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex; Outsole: Rubber; Lining: Leather Scarpa's men's Ranger II Active GTX is a leather walking boot with a leather lining and Gore-Tex. A traditional choice for wet moorland, farmland and hill paths. In its favour: - Leather upper and leather lining are both listed, a classic hard-wearing build. - Gore-Tex in the title adds a waterproof breathable liner. - Listed for winter, the season when British paths are at their wettest. Good to know: - No weight is given in the listing, so compare it with other boots in person. - The outsole is listed only as rubber, with no compound named. ### 7. Scarpa Zodiac Tech GTX Upper: Suede; Outsole: Rubber; Lining: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex The Zodiac Tech GTX is a suede mid boot with a leather lining and leather insole. It suits rocky hill paths and scrambly approaches where a precise fit helps. In its favour: - Suede upper with leather lining and leather insole are listed. - Gore-Tex is named in the title, giving a waterproof liner for wet days. - The listed weight of 680 g is moderate for a technical mid boot. Good to know: - No B rating or crampon compatibility is stated, so check Scarpa's guidance before winter use. - The outsole compound is not named in the listing. ### 8. Scarpa Mescalito Trk Gtx, Unisex Mountain boots Upper: Synthetic; Outsole: Rubber; Lining: Leather; Membrane: Gore-Tex The Mescalito TRK GTX is a synthetic boot listed as a mountain boot, with a leather lining and leather insole. It brings Scarpa's approach-shoe ideas into a boot for rocky paths. In its favour: - Listed as a mountain boot, with a leather lining and leather insole. - Gore-Tex is named in the title, giving a waterproof liner for wet days. - A synthetic upper is listed, which tends to dry faster than leather. Good to know: - One field lists it as not water resistant, which conflicts with Gore-Tex, so check Scarpa's page. - The listing gives 1.32 kg without saying whether that is per pair. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.