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Backpacking shoe reviews

Best backpacking shoes
Guide Best backpacking shoes

6 shoes reviewed

  • Backpacking

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  1. La Sportiva Spire GTX
    86
    Great
    La Sportiva Spire GTX
    Any color
    La Sportiva Spire GTX - Black/Neon (900705)
    $209 $123
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  2. KEEN Targhee III Waterproof
    86
    Great
    KEEN Targhee III Waterproof
    Any color
    KEEN Targhee III Waterproof - Steel Grey Golden Brown (1029091)
    KEEN Targhee III Waterproof - Bison Timberwolf (1029086)
    KEEN Targhee III Waterproof - Bungee Cord/black (1017783)
    KEEN Targhee III Waterproof - Brown (1018597)
    KEEN Targhee III Waterproof - Grey (1017784)
    $160 $105
    Save 34%
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  3. Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
    80
    Good
    Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
    Any color
    Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Black / Grey (L416229)
    Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Green (L474529)
    Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Blue / Grey (L473529)
    Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Black (L412892)
    Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX - Black (L412881)
    $153
    See on Amazon
  4. Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX
    86
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX
    $140 $111
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  5. Hoka Kaha 2 Low GTX
    67
    Bad
    Hoka Kaha 2 Low GTX
    $220 $72
    Save 67%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  6. Salomon X Ultra 4
    84
    Good
    Salomon X Ultra 4
    $180
    See on eBay

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Best guides

If you love backpacking and enjoying the scenery, we've reviewed several shoes that may make your trips a bit more pleasant. Read one of them to see how we've tested them and if their performance is up to your standards. We review different types of backpacking hiking shoes, including those that are breathable, lightweight, and cheap.