Which is better for wet weather?

The Vento GTX, because it uses a GTX waterproof membrane. The Moraine Mid WP has a waterproof nubuck upper but no GTX membrane named.

The Moraine Mid WP, at 495 g per half pair in size 38. The Vento GTX has no listed weight but its high suede shaft makes it the heavier boot.

Is the Moraine worth the extra over the Vento?

The Moraine is the cheaper of the two at $132.30 at Steepandcheap as of November 7, 2026, and the Vento has no current price listed. The Moraine adds dual-zone lacing and a RECCO reflector; the Vento adds GTX waterproofing and a Vibram sole.

Which has better traction?

The Vento GTX uses Vibram Energy II / XS Trek rubber, a well-proven wet-rock compound. The Moraine uses SuperGum rubber on the PRESA HIK-04, which is capable but less proven on slick rock.

Which is better for cold weather?

The Vento GTX, with its GTX waterproofing, high shaft, and suede build. The Moraine is a lighter mid-cut boot better suited to mild conditions.

The Moraine's oiled nubuck leather upper is more abrasion-resistant than the Vento's suede and fabric. The Vento's PU toe rand protects the front of the boot from rock damage.

Scarpa Vento GTX Women's Boot vs Scarpa Moraine Mid WP Women's Boots

Both are women's Scarpa hiking boots with waterproof uppers, but they suit different hikers. The Moraine Mid WP is the better value for most people: it has a RECCO reflector, dual-zone lacing, and a PRESA outsole, and its best new price is $132.30 at Steepandcheap as of November 7, 2026. The Vento GTX is the pick for wet, cold, slippery days and long days on rough trail, where its full GTX waterproofing, high shaft, and Vibram Energy II/XS Trek sole pay off.

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