Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX.
Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX — nubuck, PFAS-free Gore-Tex ePE, Presa SuperGum, ~1 lb 10 oz–2 lb/pair. Fast day hikes. Amazon /dp listings rotate; buy link is a search.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The fast technical mid. Real Gore-Tex ePE, real SuperGum, a collar that will not save a rolled ankle under 35 lb. Search URL — no invented ASIN.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
Presa SuperGum
Scarpa's sticky rubber. The reason testers keep this mid on wet rock when heavier boots skate.
Gore-Tex ePE (PFAS-free)
Current-spec GTX. Waterproof. Low collar still floods in a deep crossing — height is not the liner.
Light Collar, Light Pack Only
One ankle eyelet. Fine for day miles. Not Quest / Renegade lock. That is the score at 7.8.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Editorial seed — Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX is Switchback's 2026 lightweight technical pick ($199). Amazon /dp listings rotate with other Rush SKUs so the URL is a search. Community scores will move with votes.
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