What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"The Ribelle Cross 2 is the shoe I reach for when the day calls for actual mileage on mixed terrain but I don't want to lace up something heavy. The DST frame does real work keeping your foot planted on off-camber sections, and the PRESA outsole with SuperGum rubber is grippy without feeling sticky or slow. It fits closer to a trail runner than a traditional hiker, which means no break-in period and a lot more confidence when you're moving fast."Some days the trailhead is just the start, and the real objective is somewhere past the maintained path, up a ridgeline, or across a stretch of mixed rock and dirt that rewards light, quick feet. The Ribelle Cross 2 from SCARPA is built for those days, bringing a trail-running sensibility to the demands of a full hiking mission. The breathable mesh upper keeps airflow moving on the climb, while PU film overlays add structure exactly where you need it without weighing the shoe down. A full perimeter rand handles the scrapes and brush that come with going off the beaten path, and the DST frame locks in rear-foot stability so you stay planted when the trail tilts. Dual-density EVA cushioning absorbs impact on the descent, and the PRESA outsole with SuperGum rubber finds traction on dirt, rock, and everything in between.