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May means one thing in the Ultralight office: The Great Outdoors Challenge, or the TGO, for short. We are incredibly proud to sponsor this communal coast-to-coast crossing of Scotland. This year, Lois, Danny, and I are taking part in this years crossing. Lois is embarking on her first, and Danny and I are attempting our third TGO challenge.The TGO Challenge is a unique coast-to-coast trek across S …

When you step into a Scarpa walking boot or shoe, you can be sure it has been carefully designed and tested to suit you and your activity. Designed to handle anything the UK hills, fells, and paths can throw at you, our range includes lightweight, synthetic and leather walking boots and shoes, including GORE-TEX and H-Dry waterproof membrane options. - The Rush Trek LT GTX is a lightweight ri …

The Rush Trail OTX is a shoe version of the Rush TRK lightweight boot introduced last year. The upper features scratch-resistant leather for waterproofing, breathability and durability, and is matched with a PFC Free Gore-Tex tining. The Presa Supergum sole - created by Scarpa's in-house development team - has trekking-oriented lugs with different thicknesses to aid downhill braking and provide gr …

Having spent many years looking for the perfect boot for all year use in the Scottish hills we approached the Scarpa RibelleLite OD with some excitement as well as being somewhat sceptical about the claims made by Scarpa. Would they live up to the assertions of being a true 4 season boot that would be just as comfortable in snow gullies with crampons, as well as Multi Day Trekking during …

At Ultralight Outdoor Gear we profess the use of lightweight footwear appropriate to the type of activity you are undertaking – the key word there being appropriate – so in choosing footwear for Scotland in April, when there is a chance of winter conditions, it not the absolute lightest footwear that I reached for it was Scarpa’s new offering – their Marmolada Trek boots.As it turned out they were …

Like with all footwear this is an area in which individual choice is important. As everyone is built differently it is best to seek advice in store to the suitability of footwear and use this review as a guideline to the materials and features of the boots. The Scarpa Marmolade Pro OD are a 3/4 season B1 mountain boot. On first appearance the Marmolade Pro have a lot going on with plenty of d …

Scarpa Sock Fit Undoubtedly the evolution performance and agility concept. A construction system that offers a fit as snug as a sock, the feeling of being at one with your footwear. The part comprising the tongue, flex-point and collar is made from a single piece of S-TECH SCHOELLER elastic technical fabric.1. Vibram Sole2. PU Toe Rand3. One Piece Schoeller Fabric Tongue4. Speed lacing for speci …