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Hiking shoes with high shock absorption

Hiking shoes with the best shock absorption
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7 shoes reviewed

  • Shock absorption: High

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  1. Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX
    86
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Yellow (IG3203)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Multi (IH3536)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Black (IH0672)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Brown (JP5611)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Blue (JI4243)
    $180 $89
    Save 51%
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  2. Merrell Moab Speed 2
    88
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any color
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Tuscadero Pink (J5007245)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J5007247)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Talc (J038331)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Basalt (J038333)
    $140 $72
    Save 49%
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  3. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    78
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    Any color
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX - Black (BBLC)
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX - Rye/Bark (1155253RYBR)
    $180 $126
    Save 30%
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  4. Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    77
    Good
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    $200 $110
    Save 45%
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  5. On Cloudhorizon
    85
    Great
    On Cloudhorizon
    $170 $126
    Save 26%
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  6. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    82
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    $190 $140
    Save 26%
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  7. Merrell Moab Speed GTX
    85
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed GTX
    $139
    See on Amazon

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