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  • Shock absorption
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    56 SA 122 SA
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    26.1 mm - 33.5 mm
    26.1 mm 33.5 mm

Hiking boots with high shock absorption

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9 boots reviewed

  • Shock absorption: High

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  1. Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2
    90
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 - Wonder Steel/Grey Three/Legend Ink (HQ8396)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 - Beige, Pink (HQ8399)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 - Black (GZ0679)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 - Brown (HQ1444)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 - Sand Strata/Sand Strata/Wonder Beige (IF7119)
    $200 $84
    Save 58%
    See on Amazon
  2. HOKA Kaha 3 GTX
    80
    Good
    HOKA Kaha 3 GTX
    Any color
    HOKA Kaha 3 GTX - Green (SMLK)
    HOKA Kaha 3 GTX - Beige (RWL)
    HOKA Kaha 3 GTX - Black (BBLC)
    $240 $168
    Save 30%
    See on REI
  3. New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX
    81
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX
    Any color
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX - Black (MTHIMCGE)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX - Wren Bungee Golden Hour (MTHIMCBE)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX - Brown (MTHIMCRE)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX - Black (MTHIMCAE)
    $180 $100
    Save 44%
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  4. Columbia Bugaboot III
    85
    Great
    Columbia Bugaboot III
    $130 $89
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  5. Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX
    81
    Good
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX
    $220
    See on Backcountry
  6. Columbia Fairbanks Mid
    80
    Good
    Columbia Fairbanks Mid
    $110 $62
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  7. Hoka Kaha 2 GTX
    83
    Good
    Hoka Kaha 2 GTX
    $240 $130
    Save 46%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  8. Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX
    79
    Decent
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX
    $195
    See on REI
  9. Hoka Trail Code GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Trail Code GTX
    $180
    See on eBay

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