How to Choose Hiking Boots

Technical hybrids for any terrain, the Scarpa Rapid XT men's approach shoes combine the friction of Vibram® Megagrip soles with the durable support of suede uppers with full-perimeter rands.
Imported.
View all Scarpa Men's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Rock Climbing Hiking |
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Gender | Men's |
Upper | 1.8 mm suede |
Midsole | 2-density EVA |
Outsole | Vibram Agility XT Megagrip |
Lining | Polyester |
Support | TPU insert |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 12.2 oz. |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
6.5 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 38 EU | 38.5 EU | 39 EU | 39.5 EU | 40 EU | 40.5 EU | 41 EU | 41.5 EU | 42 EU | 42.5 EU | 43 EU | 43.5 EU | 44 EU | 44.5 EU | 45 EU | 45.5 EU | 46 EU | 46.5 EU | 47 EU | 48 EU | 49 EU | 50 EU | |
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U.S. Men's | 6.5 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 5.5+ | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5+ | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9.5+ | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.5+ | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 |
UK | 5.5 | 6 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
EU | 39 | 39.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 46 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mondo | 24.5 | 25 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 |
Rock Shoes: Scarpa recommends you downsize 1/2 to 2 full sizes from street shoe size, though downsizing depends on shoe model, intended use and personal preference.
Mountaineering: Scarpa recommends you upsize 1/2 size or more depending on desired fit. Scarpa plastic mountaineering boots are based on the UK sizing scale.
Ski Boots: All Scarpa ski bootsare measured in Mondo sizing.Highlighted (or not) sizes share the same shell size; the liners are lasted for each 1/2 size. Some skiers may want to downsize up to 1 full Mondo size, depending upon personal preference.
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Used these for hiking and climbing in Yosemite this fall - and can honestly say they are the best approach and all-'round shoes i have ever worn. Very comfortable, excellent on slick rock, comforatable for long hikes with a heavy pack, could not recommend more highly!
I wore these on my elliptical for 20 minutes to make sure the size and fit was right. Then I took them out hiking on Mt Hood, first doing the Pollalie Ridge trail from Cooper Spur ski area to the stone hut on Cooper Spur ridge. I noticed the side of my right shoe was rubbing against the underside of my outside ankle bone. The next day I hiked the Elk Meadow - Newton Creek - Timberline trail loop, and noticed the same issue when the slope next to the trail was to my right. It was pretty painful by the end of the hike. Other than that, I like how the rest of the shoe fits my feet. Rather than return them, I'm going to try using a 2.5mm cork insole below the footbeds to raise my foot up in the shoe to see if that helps. If not, I'll have to return them.
As usual, great product from Scarpa. Love the fit - not too snug or wide. I use these for hiking, light climbing, and lawn care jobs. They’ve proven to be great at everything, and they are really durable. Some may want more cushioning, but then that would not work for certain applications. I’d imagine they’ll keep charging until the two ghillie laces break - I do wish they had 100% eyelets. I can truly recommend these shoes to anyone looking for a sort of “do-it-all” outdoor shoe.
Not as good as the zen pro, but they’re adequate and work well in any terrain.