Part of Scarpa's "Rush" line for fast and light hikers, the Rush Trail GTX hiking shoe gives us a low-cut version of a lightweight trekking boot. The Rush Trail features durable suede leather uppers that shrug off rocks and trailside vegetation with a TPU frame inside the shoe that provides extra foot support and lateral stability while still maintaining agility for athletic performance. The GORE-TEX membrane and grippy Supergum rubber let us tackle tough trails in all types of weather, including the Alpine treks not far from Scarpa's Italian home. Sturdier than its cousin, the Rush 2 GTX, the Rush Trail GTX pretty much gives us the protection of a hiking boot in a low-cut package that's much lighter than a traditional Alpine trekking boot.