Scarpa Men's Ribelle Trail Running Shoes, 14

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Sole: PRESA® sole made with high performance Supergum outsole, with 4mm lugs and excellent grip on both dry and wet surfaces. Tested by the best and brought to the limit on technical and uneven terrain. Inov-8 Terraultra G270: A rounded toe box but, not quite as roomy as the MTN Racer or Lone Peak. Grip is good on all but, the mud. A good responsive feel to the cushioning. Here is our review: https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/inov-8-terraultra-g-270-graphene-review-cushioned-ultramarathon-running-shoes/ The two shoes have an entirely different character on the trail. The Cyklon Cross felt more like a traditional running shoe. It has a more flexible and softer midsole that lent itself to longer runs. The SCARPA Ribelle Run Kalibra was burlier, stiffer, and offered more support in technical conditions.

It took me some time to figure out exactly what was the source of the issue with the Ribelle Run’s ride, and after over 100+ miles, I think I’ve gathered enough anecdotal evidence to speculate. The problem starts with the stiffness of the midsole; instead of delivering high amounts of energy return, the EVA feels both inflexible and unresponsive. I think swapping out the existing midsole with one that is lighter and more cushioned would benefit future iterations of the model, which is otherwise tremendously well made, in my opinion. The Ortholite insoles Scarpa uses do add some plushness to the overall feel of the shoe, but not enough to offset the harshness I felt from its otherwise rigid platform. Technical trail shoes do generally need to be built studier than models intended for general use, but I think the Ribelle Run would be just fine without Scarpa’s “Dynamic Stabilizer Torsion” frame as well. The DST frame is included in the shoe’s midsole and wraps under the arch before extending along both sides of the heel for added stability and torsion control, but in my experience, it interfered with my natural footstrike by being too restrictive. Topo MTN Racer 2: If you like a more rounded toe box. Then the MTN Racer 2 would be one to consider. Here is our review: https://www.northernrunner.com/blog/topo-athletic-mtn-racer-2-review/ Both Mary and Bergen tested these shoes all over in the Colorado snow, both on maintained trails and off-trail. Wearing these comfortable, secure shoes before they needed to strap on skis or crampons was huge. The SCARPA Ribelle Run Kalibra G runs far more pleasantly on moderate terrain than either tester expected, given their burly sole. They roll naturally and are plush enough to push the mileage. The gaiters are not restricting in the slightest.

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Bergen runs hot, but reported that his feet never overheated or got clammy, nor did they get soaked by the snow — which was a notable victory for this shoe. Testing the SCARPA Ribelle Run Kalibra while trudging through snow; (photo/Bergen Tjossem) Usually, we try to get 150 miles on a shoe before writing a review. Due to factories being closed because of Covid infection we had a longer 6 months to test run the shoes. That means we can write a bit more about the durability of the Ribelle Run.

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One benefit of this extra width is that when running longer distances it gives your foot ample space to spread. However, some may find it simply too wide. Even for me - someone with a pretty wide, chunky set of feet - they feel roomy, although this is partly down to the sizing. So take note of both the sizing and the fit, because both play a crucial part. Scarpa’s ‘Ribelle’ is a range of footwear that is designed for the most technical mountain conditions. The Ribelle Run is the running shoe within that range and has been designed for fast running over technical terrain. In my opinion I found them to be a very versatile trail running shoe. They are not just a ‘race shoe’ and are comfortable to wear on a variety of terrains and distances. Mary didn’t experience any wet feet during her testing of the SCARPA Kalibra G, either. So, while the holes under the BOA knobs look like exposed openings in the gaiters, they seem to seal up just fine during use. On the Trail, in the Snow Our female tester running through deeper snow; (photo/Katherine Murphy)

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