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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 - Tuscadero Pink (J5007245)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J5007247)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Basalt (J038333)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Stucco (J038335)
    $140 $70
    Save 50%
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  2. Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    78
    Good
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    Any color
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX - Black (AL0A85NM000)
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX - Beige (AL0A85NN921)
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX - Dusty Olive (AL0A85NM315)
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX - Brown (AL0A85NM992)
    $200 $111
    Save 45%
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  3. Adidas Terrex AX4
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex AX4
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Wonder Beige/Carbon/Pure Ruby (IH1131)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Core Black Grey Three Mint Ton (FZ3255)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Silver Green/Black/Crystal Jade (IG5683)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Focus Olive Core Black Grey Five (HP7390)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - White (HQ9022)
    $100 $51
    Save 49%
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  4. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    78
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180 $126
    Save 30%
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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. Columbia Crestwood
    84
    Good
    Columbia Crestwood
    $70 $51
    Save 27%
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  8. Merrell Speed Eco
    83
    Good
    Merrell Speed Eco
    $110 $83
    Save 25%
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  9. Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    89
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    $110 $89
    Save 19%
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  10. Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    $163
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  11. Teva Grandview GTX Low
    73
    Good
    Teva Grandview GTX Low
    $165 $82
    Save 50%
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  12. The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
    88
    Great
    The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
    $150 $80
    Save 47%
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  13. Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    84
    Good
    Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    $125 $100
    Save 20%
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  14. Nike ACG Watercat+
    84
    Good
    Nike ACG Watercat+
    $125
    See on Amazon
  15. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead
    $140 $114
    Save 19%
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  16. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    80
    Good
    Hoka Skyline-Float X
    $175
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  17. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse

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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.