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Scarpa Ribelle Cross 2 Mid GTX: 590 g listed
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Scarpa's Ribelle Cross 2 Mid GTX is pitched as a lightweight, waterproof trail boot for hiking and trekking. Amazon lists a 590 g weight, a mid-top cut, Gore-Tex as the outer material, a polyurethane lining and insole, and a rubber sole, with fit described as true to size. In our lightweight boot guide it sits between the suede Rush TRK GTX and the fabric Rush 2.0, offering a fabric Gore-Tex boot with a technical feel.
- Listed weight
- 590 g
- Upper
- Gore-Tex fabric (as listed)
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Outsole
- Rubber
In its favour
- The listing highlights it as lightweight and waterproof, with a listed weight of 590 g.
- The fit is described in the listing as true to size, which helps when ordering online.
- A lace-up mid cut with shoe adjustability listed, so you can tune heel hold.
Good to know
- Cushioning is listed as minimal, so long days on hard tracks may feel firm underfoot.
- A trail-shoe style boot wears faster on sharp rock than a leather boot.
Our take
What the listing claims
Item highlights read lightweight, waterproof, Gore-Tex and trail shoe for hiking and trekking. The cushioning level is listed as minimal, which is unusual and suggests a firmer, closer-to-the-ground feel than a plush trail boot. The insole cushioning is EVA.
The season is spring and summer, and the department is men's. The listing does not describe the outsole tread or name a compound beyond rubber.
A fabric Gore-Tex upper in practice
When Gore-Tex is listed as the outer material, it usually means a fabric upper with the membrane bonded closely beneath. That keeps weight down and lets the boot dry faster on the outside than suede or leather after a wet day.
The minimal cushioning listed may suit people who like to feel the ground and move quickly, but it can feel firm on long stretches of stony track. Walkers who want more padding underfoot could add an aftermarket insole if the fit allows.
Ribelle Cross 2 beside the Rush TRK GTX and a Salewa
The Scarpa Rush TRK GTX, at 555 g listed with a suede upper and polyester lining, is a touch lighter on paper and more traditional in look. The Ribelle Cross 2 is the sportier, fabric-based choice.
The Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite GTX Women, also in our guide, has a nylon-stiffened insole and a synthetic upper. It suits women who want a slightly stiffer underfoot feel for rocky paths.
Care and who should skip it
Rinse off mud with clean water, let the boot dry naturally, and refresh the outer with a fabric proofing spray when water stops beading. Avoid detergents, which can affect the membrane.
If you prefer generous cushioning, or want a leather boot that can be waxed and kept for many years, this is not the right choice.
Verdict
Buy the Ribelle Cross 2 Mid GTX if you want a light fabric Gore-Tex mid boot with a firmer, more agile feel for hiking and trekking. If you prefer suede, choose the Scarpa Rush TRK GTX, and if you want the lightest boot in the range, the Scarpa Rush 2.0 Mid GTX is lighter on paper.
Compared with alternatives in: Best lightweight walking boots
Amazon listing title: SCARPA Ribelle Cross 2 Mid GTX, Men's Hiking Boot