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Scarpa Cyrus 2 GTX: nubuck, Scarpa Presa sole
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Many walkers in Britain wear shoes rather than boots on good paths, and the Cyrus 2 GTX is Scarpa's nubuck walking shoe for that. Amazon lists a nubuck leather upper, a waterproof rating with Gore-Tex in the name, moderate cushioning, a low-top cut and a Scarpa Presa sole. In our hill path walking shoe guide, it is the choice for walkers who want a leather shoe from a boot brand.
- Upper
- Nubuck leather
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Outsole
- Scarpa Presa
- Cushioning (listed)
- Moderate
In its favour
- Nubuck leather upper is listed, more durable on stony paths than a mesh trail shoe.
- The outsole is named as Scarpa Presa, the maker's own hiking sole.
- Gore-Tex in the title and listed for all seasons, so it can handle wet path days.
Good to know
- As a low shoe, water can still come in over the collar in long wet grass or bog.
- The listing gives no weight, so compare it with other shoes in person.
Our take
What the listing gives
The season is all, and specific uses are hiking. The sole is named Scarpa Presa, Scarpa's own sole, though the listing does not describe it further. Cushioning is moderate.
No weight is listed, and the lining is not stated beyond the Gore-Tex implied by the model name.
A leather shoe on hill paths
Nubuck leather is more durable against rocks and heather than mesh, and it can be proofed to resist water. With Gore-Tex inside, the Cyrus 2 should keep feet dry on wet paths. The low cut gives freedom of movement but less protection against water coming in over the top.
Clean nubuck with a brush and water, dry slowly, and use a nubuck proofing spray.
Cyrus 2 GTX against the Moab 2 GTX and TX5 Evo GTX Low
The Merrell Moab 2 GTX has a leather and mesh upper and minimal cushioning. It is more breathable. Choose the Cyrus 2 for a fuller leather shoe.
La Sportiva's TX5 Evo GTX Low is a leather approach-style shoe listed for scree, rock and forest paths. It suits rockier routes. The Cyrus 2 is the general walking option.
Who should choose differently
Walkers who regularly cross bogs or deep wet grass may want a boot instead. Those with wide feet should consider the Hanwag Torsby Low SF Extra GTX, which has a roomy last.
A shoe also gives less ankle support on uneven ground, so walkers prone to rolling an ankle may want the extra coverage of a mid boot such as the Scarpa Terra GTX.
For those who already know they prefer shoes, though, the Cyrus 2 offers a sensible combination: a leather upper that will last, a membrane for wet days, and a named Scarpa sole rather than an anonymous one. It also looks tidy enough to wear to the pub after the walk.
Verdict
The Cyrus 2 GTX suits walkers who want a nubuck leather Gore-Tex shoe for hill paths. If you prefer a lighter, more breathable shoe, choose the Merrell Moab 2 GTX, and for rocky ground, the La Sportiva TX5 Evo GTX Low is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Best walking shoes for hill paths
Amazon listing title: Scarpa Cyrus 2 Gore-TEX Men's Walking Shoes - AW26