Shoes for light hiking

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Merrell Moab Speed 2

88

Great

Any color

$140 $83

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Adidas Terrex AX4

87

Great

Any color

$100 $35

Save 65%

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Merrell Speed Eco

83

Good

Any color

$110 $71

Save 36%

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Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX

81

Good

$200 $190

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

78

Good

$180 $144

Save 20%

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On Cloudhorizon Waterproof

80

Good

$190 $150

Save 21%

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On Cloudhorizon

82

Good

$169

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Adidas Terrex Trailmaker

89

Great

$110 $105

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Teva Grandview GTX Low

74

Good

$165 $83

Save 50%

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Nike ACG Watercat+

85

Great

$130

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The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight

88

Great

$150 $80

Save 47%

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Columbia Crestwood

84

Good

$112

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Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek

84

Good

$140

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Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

82

Good

$174

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Hoka Skyline-Float X

80

Good

$175

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Lems Trailhead

92

Superb

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Salomon Outpulse

89

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops

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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.