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Shoes for light hiking

Best shoes for light hiking
Guide Best shoes for light hiking

17 shoes reviewed

  • Light Hiking

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  1. Merrell Moab Speed 2
    88
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any color
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J5007247)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Basalt (J038333)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Talc (J038331)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Beluga (J037531)
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  2. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    82
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    Any color
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - Grey (3ME10052506)
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - Black (3ME10050106)
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - Glacier Alloy (3ME10051536)
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - White (3ME10053586)
    $190 $150
    Save 21%
    See on REI
  3. Adidas Terrex AX4
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex AX4
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Negbás Carbon Gricua (HP7388)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Silver Green Core Black Jade (IG5683)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Wonder Beige/Carbon/Pure Ruby (IH1131)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Wonder Steel / Grey Three / Impact Orange (HP7392)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Focus Olive Core Black Grey Five (HP7390)
    $100 $50
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  4. Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    80
    Good
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    $200 $149
    Save 26%
    See on Amazon
  5. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    78
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180
    See on REI
  6. Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    89
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    $110 $64
    Save 42%
    See on Amazon
  7. Columbia Crestwood
    84
    Good
    Columbia Crestwood
    $70 $53
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  8. Merrell Speed Eco
    83
    Good
    Merrell Speed Eco
    $110 $75
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  9. The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
    88
    Great
    The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
    $150 $80
    Save 47%
    See on eBay
  10. On Cloudhorizon
    82
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon
    $170
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  11. Teva Grandview GTX Low
    73
    Decent
    Teva Grandview GTX Low
    $165 $83
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  12. Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    $301
    See on Amazon
  13. Nike ACG Watercat+
    85
    Great
    Nike ACG Watercat+
    $185
    See on Amazon
  14. Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    84
    Good
    Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    $140
    See on Amazon
  15. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    80
    Good
    Hoka Skyline-Float X
    $175
    See on Backcountry
  16. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead

    Out of stock in all 40 shops

  17. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse

    Out of stock in all 40 shops

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Best guides

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.