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New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3

87

Great

Any color

$160 $142

Save 11%

See on KICKS CREW
Inov8 Trailfly Max

75

Bad

Any color

$170 $126

Save 26%

See on Zappos
New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2

90

Superb

$110 $86

Save 22%

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide

78

Decent

$250 $175

Save 30%

See on Backcountry
Kailas Fuga EX 3

86

Good

$174

See on Amazon
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4

77

Decent

$220

See on REI
Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

Save 34%

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240

See on eBay
ASICS Trabuco 14
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$145

See on REI
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

80

Good

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Mount to Coast H1
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

Out of stock in all 44 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X

89

Great

Out of stock in all 44 shops

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92 SA 159 SA
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16 mm 34 mm
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6N 27N
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7.5 oz 12.7 oz
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0.41 - 0.81

0.41 0.81
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- < 30% (66)
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1.8 mm - 5.8 mm

1.8 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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9% - 64%

9% 64%
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21 mm - 32 mm

21 mm 32 mm

For those who are truly in their element in the wild, we have a ton of hiking running shoe reviews for pairs that can keep up with you. We test these shoes through teardowns, trials, and running sessions so that you'll know exactly how reliable they are as hiking partners. Our wide selection of running shoes for hiking includes something for every hiker - whether you're looking for something breathable or winter-ready, a pair that's narrow or wide, or minimalist or maximalist shoes.

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