Originally developed as a shoe for alpine approaches, the Rapid Mid is particularly popular in low mountain terrain, where we were able to set a brisk pace with it. This is due to the clean rolling behaviour and high step precision, but above all the low weight. Although the low shaft barely supports the ankle, the secure ground contact means you don't twist your ankle...
Scarpa Rapid Mid GTX
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Product details
Lightweight men's approach shoe with great hiking comfort – as light as a running shoe, yet performs excellently in technical, rocky terrain.
Target group | Men |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Cosmic Blue, Orange |
Shoe size (EU) | 44.5 |
Shaft height | Mid |
Item number | 23988132 |
Manufacturer | Scarpa |
Category | Hiking boots |
Release date | 28.11.2022 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Cosmic Blue, Orange |
Material group | Plastic |
Main fabric material | Polyester |
Upper | Fabric, Polyester, Polyurethane |
Sole material | EVA, Rubber |
Material inner lining | Synthetic |
Material | Natural and synthetic textiles, Polyester, Polyurethane, Synthetic |
Target group | Men |
Age group | Adults |
Shoe size (EU) | 44.5 |
Sport | Hiking |
Shaft height | Mid |
Membrane | Gore-Tex |
Fabric properties | Breathable, Ultra lightweight, Waterproof |
Shoe sole technology | Gore Tex |
Fastener | Lace fastening |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Weight | 700 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Hiking boots» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 5.adidas0,1 %
- 5.Mammut0,1 %
- 5.Scarpa0,1 %
- 5.Vibram0,1 %
- 9.Jack Wolfskin0,2 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Scarpa2 days
- 2.Salewa3 days
- 3.La Sportiva4 days
- 3.Lowa4 days
- 5.Meindl5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Hiking boots» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Columbia16,2 %
- 2.Salomon17,3 %
- 3.Scarpa17,9 %
- 4.Lowa21 %
- 5.Dolomite21,3 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good90/100
FLUFFY FLYING WEIGHT Scarpa's Rapid Mid is the lightest shoe in the field. The flyweight is aimed at comfort-oriented mountain hiking fans who can do without ankle support and firm soles because they are travelling with small packs on rather easy trails, for example in the valley or on decent hut approaches...
- First class
- Comfortable mid-cut model with a close-to-the-ground stance
- that weighs quite little
Scarpa's Rapid Mid GTX (pair in size 42.5) weighs 720 grams - no other shoe in the field that reaches over the ankle is this light. The only thinly padded, yet comfortable upper offers hardly any ankle support, but plenty of freedom of movement. In combination with the low stance and the precise, grippy Vibram Megagrip sole, this enables a fast pace even on tricky trails...