Scarpa Rush TRK GTX Trekking boots-42.5-Military/Mustard

Im on my second pair of these boots now. I returned the first pair at Go Outdoors where I bought them about 9 months after I purchased them because the soles were coming apart and they were no longer waterproof after about 200 miles of light hiking in the lake district. I look after my boots, I've had pairs last for 7 years of hard daily use because I am meticulous with my boot care routine.Now the second pair has done exactly the same thing and I have sent them back to Scarpa and have not heard from them in over 20 days with a follow-up email earlier this week. Its a shame that yet another outdoor brand has gone to the pot. First Brasher then Berghaus, Rab and now Scarpa.Whos next?

A little bummed with these

Bought these to hike the westcoast trail. On day 2 all the lower lace eyelets started falling apart (nice conditions, easy pace, wearing gators). I put in probably 10 hours before they started falling apart. Fit was awesome, comfy, grippy, but awkward once I was running laces straight from toe to ankle for 3 days. Probably a bad batch from manufacturer? A little disappointed as my previous Keen boots lasted 3 years and I thought it was an upgrade.

Awesome boots

I have been wearing Lowa and Asolo for the last few years. Even had the resole. Figured I would try the Scarpa. I don't really use them for Hiking I use them for work as I walk average 9 miles a day I just like the ankle support the quality and the brand name history. The Scarpa felt a little snugged right out of the box but after wearing them for am week they feel great. The sole is very bouncy and comfortable. Great looking boot too. Only thing I didn't care is they are not made in Europe as I was expecting them to be like my Lowa and Asolo. They are made in Vietnam.

Best Hiking Shoe Yet

I have purchased hiking shoes from a variety of top tier competitors and this is the best shoe so far. Very comfortable and supportive. I hike on single track mountain trails as well as paved walking paths. Previous shoes would wear down on heal — this shoe looks to have much longer life. Fit is good but you will need to size up 1/2 size. I wear a size 10 and the size 44 fits me perfectly. Highly recommend Backcountry, their customer service was great. Received the shoes in a matter of days.

Fantastic Hiking Boots

Seriously good boots. Very comfortable, very durable and very good grip. The lastbone being very important, these gave great grip for going up and down hill. Would buy again, although I see these lasting quite a while

Just what I need

I’ve worn Scarpa intermittently since 1995. It can be difficult to find a European shoe/boot that fits, but Scarpa has long offered a wide width, which suits my D/E width, so I’ve always found something that they make that works for me.On this boot…Weight: I was looking for a lighter alternative to my beloved Kailash. The Rush’s boxed weight told me that there was a noticeable weight reduction here. Yes, 2-3 ounces per boot is massive.Sizing: I wear a 44 to a 45, depending on the shoe. My Scarpa Kailash, and previous boots, were a 45. I went with the 44.5 for this Rush, per the TrueFit suggestion; the 44.5 is a perfect fit for my 10 3/4” foot length. It has a wider toe box, comparable to the wide-width Kailash version.Overall initial impressions:Very ... MoreI’ve worn Scarpa intermittently since 1995. It can be difficult to find a European shoe/boot that fits, but Scarpa has long offered a wide width, which suits my D/E width, so I’ve always found something that they make that works for me.On this boot…Weight: I was looking for a lighter alternative to my beloved Kailash. The Rush’s boxed weight told me that there was a noticeable weight reduction here. Yes, 2-3 ounces per boot is massive.Sizing: I wear a 44 to a 45, depending on the shoe. My Scarpa Kailash, and previous boots, were a 45. I went with the 44.5 for this Rush, per the TrueFit suggestion; the 44.5 is a perfect fit for my 10 3/4” foot length. It has a wider toe box, comparable to the wide-width Kailash version.Overall initial impressions:Very supportive at the ankle.Ample space for D/E width in toe box.No overkill in any area; a well-designed “ form follows function” boot.Far easier to lace up than the Kailash; the tongue achieves a perfect fit on the Rush.Not crazy about the resin ankle lacing studs, but I’m not going mountaineering in these boots.Outsole is softer than the Vibram Biometric that I’m used to under me. We’ll see how the Presa endures.On sale: There’s a lot of price competition for this boot at MSRP. It’s much more appealing on discount.Decent insole inserts, but I will probably switch to my trusted Superfeet Green.This boot is my alternative to some overpriced, fad high-top tennis shoe. I’m considering the trail runner version as well, depending on how these hold up longer term. Scarpa doesn’t typically disappoint.

Not great.

I had high hopes for these shoes. Unfortunately there’s an odd seam (or internal plastic) just above heal that is causing blisters. I’m tried different socks. Letting them break in. No success. Not sure if this a defect. First time I’ve experienced a hot spot in this area on any shoe I’ve owned. They look good. Fit well, slight larger than many of my other shoes. If I could return them I would.

Quality boot, constrictive in forefoot

After researching boots thoroughly I decided on the Scarpa Rush TRK. My feet are wider than average but reviews said there was wiggle room for the toes, so I ordered online. The boots were just wide enough, but there wasn't enough total circumference for the width and the volume of my forefoot so I had to return them. I normally wear a size 12 (occasionally 11.5) and ordered EU size 46 which is a smidgeon past US 12. The length was true. Scarpa could have made this boot more accommodating for wider or higher volume feet with a little more material and a lacing system to snug the fit for narrower feet. My only other complaint is the gusset only goes as high as the 2nd lace hook from the top, which lowers the height for staying dry on water crossings. I can't comment ... MoreAfter researching boots thoroughly I decided on the Scarpa Rush TRK. My feet are wider than average but reviews said there was wiggle room for the toes, so I ordered online. The boots were just wide enough, but there wasn't enough total circumference for the width and the volume of my forefoot so I had to return them. I normally wear a size 12 (occasionally 11.5) and ordered EU size 46 which is a smidgeon past US 12. The length was true. Scarpa could have made this boot more accommodating for wider or higher volume feet with a little more material and a lacing system to snug the fit for narrower feet. My only other complaint is the gusset only goes as high as the 2nd lace hook from the top, which lowers the height for staying dry on water crossings. I can't comment on the durability of these boots, but they look very well constructed and are likely vary comfortable for hikers with standard width or narrower feet.

Very stable and yet Flexible

Wore them for a couple days while hunting. Great boot. A Little snug around the ankle but guess that’s what keeps me safe - i did have heavy merino wool socks so could be the reason. But a really quality boot compared to other options. Not a modern boot that will only work well for a season, glad I purchased these

Waaaay beyond expectations!

Full disclosure, I used to work at one of these stores, so I did *not* pay full price for these. That being said, I bought these instead of a different brand of boots because of the comfort. Next level! They're light and insanely stiff, but with enough rocker you forget how stiff they are. The 'DST' torsion/rand system works really well. They hug your ankles enough to be supportive (I used these exclusively after wrecking my ankle and forgot I had done so!), but the back cuts low enough that you have great ankle mobility. I used these as trail runners on a whim, and they worked really well (Not that I would recommend these for trail running exclusively)! I did have my doubts about the 'Presa' sole, considering that the amount of information on it online amounts to a ... MoreFull disclosure, I used to work at one of these stores, so I did *not* pay full price for these. That being said, I bought these instead of a different brand of boots because of the comfort. Next level! They're light and insanely stiff, but with enough rocker you forget how stiff they are. The 'DST' torsion/rand system works really well. They hug your ankles enough to be supportive (I used these exclusively after wrecking my ankle and forgot I had done so!), but the back cuts low enough that you have great ankle mobility. I used these as trail runners on a whim, and they worked really well (Not that I would recommend these for trail running exclusively)! I did have my doubts about the 'Presa' sole, considering that the amount of information on it online amounts to a teaspoon. But it totally holds up! It is super grippy and the lug pattern is awesome. I went on a trip to a section of the JDF, and the only other person who *wasn't* sliding all over the place was wearing Vibram Scarpas worth an extra $100. Durability is good too, they look almost the same as when I got them (6 months of constant use ago).Waterproofing is hilariously good (I mean, it's Gore-tex so I'd hope so), I've done tons of stuff hiking up creeks or through big puddles of slush, and I've had dry feet every time. The waterproofing goes up to roughly between the first and second lace hooks (which are solid, not falling off like some Salomons I've seen), which, combined with the fairly tall midsole, means you have a lot of height before water pours in!The way the laces and tongue are designed, theres just a little bit of padding, meaning you can lace these really tight without any discomfort. Suede boot seems slightly pointless at first glance, but Scarpa picks their leathers well, and it wears well while keeping repellancy strong, and even after being thrashed and splattered while bushwacking, they washed off perfectly with a quick rinse and a brush. Toecap takes a lot of a beating, but still looks great.Knowing what I know now, I would have paid full price for these boots! Love these things, and I totally recommend them.