Scarpa Rush 2 vs Rush 2 Pro: Weight, Fit and Grip
How we did this: we compared Scarpa’s published technical specifications for 3 products (weight, upper, membrane, midsole, outsole, last and price), checked on 22 September 2026. We have not field-tested them.
The Scarpa Rush 2 vs Rush 2 Pro question comes down to the upper. The Rush 2 GTX has a synthetic upper (eco mesh, microfiber and film) over a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit lining. The Rush 2 Pro GTX swaps it for nubuck leather and fabric over GORE-TEX ePE. Both have Scarpa’s DST frame and a Presa outsole in SuperGum rubber. Every figure below comes from Scarpa’s US spec sheets, checked on 22 September 2026. We also cover the Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX, the ankle-height version of the Pro.
Scarpa Rush 2 vs Rush 2 Pro: the verdict up front
Choose the Rush 2 Pro GTX if you want the nubuck upper and a PFAS-free membrane, or if you need men’s sizes: Scarpa’s US store now lists the non-Pro Rush 2 GTX only in women’s sizes. Choose the Rush 2 GTX if you want the lightest shoe of the family (11.1 oz against 11.6 oz at women’s size 38) and your size is still in stock at the sale price. Choose the Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX if you want the same Pro materials with ankle coverage, for 1.5 oz more per shoe than the low Pro (women's 38).
| Spec | Rush 2 GTX | Rush 2 Pro GTX | Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut | Low | Low | Mid |
| Weight (½ pair, women’s EU 38) | 11.1 oz | 11.6 oz | 13.1 oz |
| Weight (½ pair, men’s EU 42) | not sold in men’s | 14.1 oz | 16.0 oz |
| Upper | Eco mesh + eco microfiber + eco film | Nubuck leather + fabric (recycled content) | Nubuck leather + fabric (recycled content) |
| Waterproof lining | GORE-TEX Invisible Fit (bluesign) | GORE-TEX ePE (bluesign) | GORE-TEX ePE (bluesign) |
| PFAS | Made with PFAS chemicals | PFAS compliant | PFAS compliant |
| Midsole | 2D EVA | 2D EVA-CM | 2D EVA-CM |
| Outsole | Presa HIK-03 / SuperGum | Presa HIK-01 / SuperGum | Presa HIK-01 / SuperGum |
| Stability | DST TPU frame | DST TPU frame | DST TPU frame |
| Last (Scarpa code) | SHC | SCH | SHCM |
| Sizes (EU) | Women’s 36–42 | Men’s 40–48, women’s 36–42 | Men’s 40–48, women’s 36–42 |
| US list price | $199 (was $139.30 on sale on 22 Sep 2026) | $189 | $199 |
Sources: Scarpa US product pages for the Rush 2 GTX, Rush 2 Pro GTX and Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX, checked on 22 September 2026. Scarpa gives a “weight reference” for one shoe: 315 g for the Rush 2 GTX and 330 g for the Rush 2 Pro GTX in women’s sizes.
Scarpa Rush 2 GTX
- Lightest of the family at 11.1 oz (women’s 38)
- Synthetic mesh, microfiber and film upper
- Deep sale price while stock lasts
- Women’s sizes only in Scarpa’s US store
- GORE-TEX Invisible Fit lining is made with PFAS
Scarpa’s synthetic Rush 2 GTX pairs an eco mesh, microfiber and film upper with a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit (bluesign) lining, a 2D EVA midsole, the DST TPU frame and a Presa HIK-03 outsole in SuperGum. Scarpa lists it at 11.1 oz per shoe in women’s EU 38, with a list price of $199 in the US.
Check price →Scarpa Rush 2 Pro GTX
- Nubuck leather and fabric upper
- PFAS-compliant GORE-TEX ePE lining
- Men’s 40–48 and women’s 36–42
- 0.5 oz heavier per shoe than the Rush 2 (women’s 38)
- Low cut, so no ankle coverage
The Rush 2 Pro GTX keeps the Rush 2’s DST frame and SuperGum rubber, and changes the rest: a nubuck leather and fabric upper with recycled content, a GORE-TEX ePE (bluesign) lining, a 2D EVA-CM midsole and a Presa HIK-01 outsole. Scarpa lists it at 11.6 oz in women's EU 38, at $189.
Check price →Scarpa Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX
- Mid-cut upper
- Same Pro upper, ePE lining and EVA-CM midsole
- 2D EVA midsole cushioning
- Heaviest of the three: 13.1 oz women’s 38, 16.0 oz men’s 42
- $10 more than the low Pro
The Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX is the mid-cut version of the Pro, with the same nubuck and fabric upper, GORE-TEX ePE lining, 2D EVA-CM midsole and DST frame. Scarpa lists it at 13.1 oz in women's EU 38, at $199.
Check price →Weight
Scarpa quotes weight for half a pair (one shoe) at a reference size, so compare like with like. At women’s EU 38 the Rush 2 GTX weighs 11.1 oz, the Rush 2 Pro GTX 11.6 oz and the Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX 13.1 oz. So the nubuck Pro costs you 0.5 oz per shoe over the synthetic Rush 2, and the mid cut adds another 1.5 oz.
Scarpa does not publish men's size 42 specs in these sources for the Rush 2 Pro models. Scarpa does not publish European site specs for the men's Pro Mid in these sources.
Fit and sizing
Scarpa builds each model on its own last and publishes the codes: SHC for the Rush 2 GTX, SCH for the Rush 2 Pro GTX and SHCM for the Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX. Scarpa doesn’t publish volume or width figures for these lasts, so we can’t tell you which is roomier. Try the Rush 2 and Rush 2 Pro back to back if you can.
Scarpa sizes in EU units. One whole EU size is 6.6 mm (0.26 in), against 8.4 mm (0.33 in) for a whole US size, so EU half sizes give finer steps. The women’s versions run from EU 36 to 42 in half sizes. Scarpa does not publish size options for men's Pro versions in these sources.
Grip and midsole
All three use SuperGum rubber on a Presa outsole. Scarpa's US spec sheets list the Rush 2 GTX with the Presa HIK-03 and both Pro models with the Presa HIK-01. Scarpa publishes no lug depth or grip figures, so we don’t rank them on traction.
The Rush 2 has a 2D EVA midsole. Both Pro models use 2D EVA-CM. Every model has the DST (Dynamic Stabilizer Torsion) TPU frame for rear-foot stability and torsion control. Scarpa does not publish European page details for the Pro Mid in these sources.
Waterproofing and materials
The Rush 2 GTX has a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit lining with bluesign certification. Scarpa’s own sheet flags it as made with PFAS chemicals. The Pro models move to GORE-TEX ePE, the expanded-polyethylene membrane Gore introduced to drop PFAS, and Scarpa lists them as PFAS compliant. That includes the DWR treatment.
The Rush 2’s upper is eco mesh, eco microfiber and eco film. The Pro’s is nubuck leather with fabric and recycled content. Scarpa does not publish 3D toe protection, a breathable mesh tongue, or a 3D Autofit ankle collar for the Pro Mid in these sources. None of the three is insulated.
Price
Scarpa’s US list prices are $199 for the Rush 2 GTX women’s, $189 for the Rush 2 Pro GTX and $199 for the Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX. On 22 September 2026 the Rush 2 GTX women’s was on sale at $139.30 with only some sizes left. Scarpa does not publish European pricing for the Pro GTX or Pro Mid in these sources.
Which should you buy?
- Men’s sizes: Rush 2 Pro GTX, or the Pro Mid GTX if you want ankle coverage.
- Lowest weight: Rush 2 GTX, at 11.1 oz in women’s 38.
- PFAS-free membrane: either Pro model (GORE-TEX ePE).
- Lowest price: the Rush 2 GTX while it’s on sale; otherwise the Rush 2 Pro GTX at $189.
FAQ
What is the difference between the Scarpa Rush 2 and Rush 2 Pro?
Which is lighter, the Rush 2 or the Rush 2 Pro?
Is the Scarpa Rush 2 available in men's sizes?
Are the Scarpa Rush 2 Pro boots waterproof?
Which outsole does the Rush 2 Pro use?
The bottom line
For most buyers, the Rush 2 Pro GTX is the one to get. It’s still in production in men’s and women’s sizes, it has the PFAS-free GORE-TEX ePE lining and the nubuck upper, and it costs $10 less than the Rush 2 GTX’s list price. Get the Rush 2 GTX if you want the lightest pair and your size is still on sale. Get the Rush 2 Pro Mid GTX if you want ankle coverage.
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