SCARPA Ribelle Run Kalibra HT Shoe
The Ribelle® line of running shoes borrows tech from SCARPA's mountaineering boots, lightens it up, and streamlines it for serious mountain running. The Kalibra HT is the most recent addition to that line, whose only limitation is where you're willing to go and how far. This shoe is just at home on miles of single-track as a climb of the Grand and will hold up to daily abuse high in the mountains. The full perimeter rand provides 360° of foot-saving protection and extra durability on and off the trail, so leave those approach shoes at home and send. The Li2 BOA allows for two-way adjustability, so you can dial in your fit on the go while focusing on your objectives. The 4mm lugs on the grippy PRESA outsole are an ideal length for moving fast in technical terrain. A 24.5mm stack height offers an unparalleled ground feel, which makes this a clear choice for all-day mountain adventures. The SCARPA Ribelle Run Kalibra HT is a specialized shoe for conditions ranging from straightforward to straight crazy.
SkyRun Fit Tip - The Ribelle Run Kalibra HT runs long. We recommend sizing down by 1/2 Euro size.
- The PRESA® TRN-01 / SuperGum outsole provides unparalleled traction in all terrain.
- The two-way BOA dial allows for speedy fine-tuning of the fit.
- Dyneema-reinforced soft laces offer security and dependability.
- The EXO upper is made from recycled materials, provides support, and is highly breathable.
Specifications | |
Weight |
342g [44.0] |
Weight (pair) | 684g [44.0] |
Lug |
4mm |
Drop | 4mm |
Stack Height | 26.5mm |
Specs Verified | Yes |
Design | |
Outsole | PRESA® TR-01 / SuperGum |
Fit | Medium Volume |
Last | Medium |
Cushion | Medium / Low |
Protection | High |
Lacing System | Li2 BOA Dial |
SkyRun Says | |
Usage | Gnarly terrain, short to middle distances |
Notes | Li2 2-way BOA lacing system - For the win! |
Bottom Line | Technical grippy mountain shoe |
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Questions & Reviews
I have many, many miles on these shoes and they are TANKS! They are not trail runners which can be used on technical terrain (La Sportiva Mutant as an example), but instead they are truly in the approach shoe category but can still handle the trail run to the base.
The full surround rubber rand is near climbing shoe sticky as are the soles (I said "near"). We're talking 'don't drag your feet while slab runnning or you'll end up on your nose' sticky.
The BOA lacing sold me on BOA forever (though I do prefer the double BOA of say the La Sportiva Jackal 2 to this single implementation). It is SO nice to be able to reach down and adjust the lacing *through* my Dirty Girl gaiters. A major upgrade from ... unclip the gaiter, adjust the lace, reapply the gaiter.
Here's my one gripe: (for some it will not matter, for me it's basically a shoe killer). I trail run / peak bag in the Eastern Sierra where the decomposed granite turns into miles of sandy powder. The mesh on the forefoot of this shoe is SO course that it just lets this Sierra sand pour into the shoe (gaiter be damned). Soon it's through my socks and in-between my toes and without care my toes are grinding on each other with predictable results. Yes, they are VERY breathable, but so what if you blister between your toes after 5 miles of sandy approach.
I'm sure these are GREAT in areas without so much fine sand. I'm sure they will work fine here in the spring where conditions are less dry. I hate that I can't use them all the time because other than that one issue, they are an amazing shoe for what I need them for. In dryer conditions, I revert to my Mutants (another amazing shoe).
Have this shoe in 45. Works fine. I was looking for a pretty snug fit for heavy scrambling/peak bagging/approach and that's what I got. I can still do 20 miles, but if I were going for the 25 or more, I would go with the 46.
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