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Mescalito TRK GTX: approach-style mountain boot
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The Mescalito TRK GTX takes the idea of Scarpa's Mescalito approach shoe and builds it into a boot. Amazon lists it as a unisex mountain boot with a synthetic upper, a leather lining, a leather insole and a rubber sole, with Gore-Tex in the name and a style given as mountaineering and trekking. In our Scarpa comparison, it is the approach-style mountain boot for walkers whose routes turn into scrambles.
- Upper
- Synthetic
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Lining
- Leather
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
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.
Our take
What the listing says
The seasons field is autumn and winter, the shaft height reads Tobillo, Spanish for ankle, and the shaft circumference is 10.5 inches. The item weight is 1.32 kg, without saying per boot or per pair.
The water resistance field reads not water resistant, despite GTX in the name, and the height map says low top. The material field says faux leather. Check the photos and Scarpa's details.
Approach-style boot in practice
An approach-style boot is usually designed for precision on rock, with a snug fit and lacing that allows fine adjustment. The listing does not detail these features for the TRK GTX, but the name links it to the Mescalito approach shoe, whose listing describes lacing to the toe.
A leather lining and insole add comfort and warmth. Clean the synthetic upper with water and a brush, and condition the leather lining occasionally.
Mescalito TRK GTX beside the Zodiac Tech GTX and Kailash Trek GTX
The Scarpa Zodiac Tech GTX has a suede upper and leather lining at 680 g listed. It is a technical mountain walking boot. The Mescalito TRK is more scramble-focused.
The Scarpa Kailash Trek GTX is a high-top trekking boot with suede and nylon. It suits long treks. The Mescalito TRK suits rocky routes.
Who should look elsewhere
Walkers who stick to paths will not need an approach-style boot. Those wanting a lighter shoe for scrambles should look at the Scarpa Mescalito approach shoe.
Because so many fields on this listing conflict, including the waterproof rating, the height and the upper material, it is worth reading Scarpa's own description before ordering. For a boot meant for exposed rocky ground, you want to be sure of what you are buying.
Fit should be checked carefully as well. The listing marks it unisex, so confirm whether the sizes shown are men's or women's, and try it with the socks you would wear on a cold mountain day.
Verdict
The Mescalito TRK GTX suits walkers who want an approach-style Gore-Tex mountain boot for scrambles and rocky routes. For technical mountain walking, choose the Scarpa Zodiac Tech GTX, and for long treks, the Scarpa Kailash Trek GTX is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Scarpa walking boots compared
Amazon listing title: Scarpa Mescalito Trk Gtx, Unisex Mountain boots