Scarpa Rapid Review

These shoes are on the expensive side for a technical running shoe, but they perform well, and don't have many competitors. While minimalist and lightweight, the Rapid uses strong materials and intentional reinforcements in key areas. For many users who simply need a comfortable shoe to wear around the crag and that can tackle all but the most extreme approaches, these shoes might be the only approach shoes that you need. If your standard use of approach shoes is for easy technical climbs in low to mid-5th class terrain, these could be a good addition to your quiver for more casual days and mountain runs.