New for this season from the Italian shoemakers of Scarpa is the Scarpa Ribelle S HD. Only 440 grams and crampon friendly! Read the article!
The Ribelle SHD is a super light – only 440 grams half pair – crampon friendly fast mountaineering shoe. The Ribelle is made of synthetic materials and has a lot of protection over the toes so you can seriously kick some rocks. Neat feature is also the synthetic Polyurethane cover over the laces to protect them too.
![A Polyurethane cover protects the laces.](https://outdoorguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Scarpa_Ribelle_S_HD_Mountaineering_Shoe_Laces-1024x683.jpg)
Integrated gaiter
The shaft of the shoe is made of a stretch material that works as an integrated gaiter so that stones and water cannot enter here. This ‘Sock-Fit Plus construction system’ – the Italians are great in naming things – is of course a barrier when you put the shoes on and therefor Scarpa provided the Scarpa Ribelle S HD with super pull loops on top of the shaft.
![The shaft of the shoe is made of a stretch material that works as an integrated gaiter.](https://outdoorguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Scarpa_Ribelle_S_HD_mountaineering_shoe_1-1024x683.jpg)
![The Ribelle SHD is a crampon friendly fast mountaineering shoe.](https://outdoorguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Scarpa_Ribelle_S_HD_Mountaineering_Shoe_Outdoors2-1024x683.jpg)
HDry membrane
On the inside the the Ribelle S HD has a Primaloft Silver Yarn HDry membrane – hence the S HD in the name – and this very thin waterproof and breathable layer prevents wet and sweaty feet. The shoe is equipped with a Vibram Megagrip outsole that guarantees a lot of grip wherever you go.
![The shoe is equipped with a Vibram Megagrip outsole.](https://outdoorguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Scarpa_Ribelle_S_HD_Mountaineering_Shoe_Outsole-1024x683.jpg)
![Wish I was there!](https://outdoorguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Scarpa_Ribelle_S_HD_Mountaineering_Shoe_Outdoors-1024x683.jpg)
Sizing and price
The Scarpa Ribelle S HD retails for € 339,00 and is only available in the sizes 40-44 in steps of a half and unfortunately only for men.
Information: www.scarpa.net
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