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Shoes for light hiking

Best shoes for light hiking
Guide Best shoes for light hiking

14 shoes reviewed

  • Light Hiking

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  1. Merrell Moab Speed 2
    86
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any color
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J5007247)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Peach (J037856)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Tuscadero Pink (J5007245)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Olive (J037527)
    $140 $68
    Save 51%
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  2. Nike ACG Watercat+
    84
    Good
    Nike ACG Watercat+
    Any color
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - Green (FN5202300)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - White (FN5202100)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - Blue (CZ0931400)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - University Red/University Red/Summit White (CZ0931600)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - Purple (CZ0931500)
    $125 $88
    Save 30%
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  3. Adidas Terrex AX4
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex AX4
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Negbás Carbon Gricua (HP7388)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Wonder Beige Carbon Pure Ruby (IH1131)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Focus Olive Core Black Grey Five (HP7390)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Grey (HP7391)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Olive Strata Wonder Beige Core Black (IG6575)
    $100 $45
    Save 55%
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  4. On Cloudhorizon
    85
    Great
    On Cloudhorizon
    $170 $95
    Save 44%
    See on Public Lands
  5. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    77
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180
    See on Hoka
  6. Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    $170 $138
    Save 19%
    See on Zappos
  7. Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    89
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    $110 $75
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  8. Columbia Crestwood
    81
    Good
    Columbia Crestwood
    $70 $53
    Save 24%
    See on Backcountry
  9. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    80
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    $190
    See on Holabird Sports
  10. Teva Grandview GTX Low
    72
    Decent
    Teva Grandview GTX Low
    $165 $83
    Save 50%
    See on Backcountry
  11. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead

    Out of stock in all 50 shops

  12. Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    84
    Good
    Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    $125 $105
    Save 16%
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  13. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse

    Out of stock in all 50 shops

  14. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    80
    Good
    Hoka Skyline-Float X
    $175 $140
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka

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If you enjoy leisurely hiking trips, we've reviewed several shoes that are amazing for light hiking. We test these shoes ourselves in the lab and on our feet so that you can find a pair that's truly comfortable for your feet. The light hiking shoes we've tested include some that are wide, slip-on, and breathable.