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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. On Cloudhorizon
    86
    Great
    On Cloudhorizon
    Any color
    On Cloudhorizon - White (3ME10032306)
    On Cloudhorizon - Grey (3ME10032303)
    On Cloudhorizon - Safari Ice (3ME10032305)
    On Cloudhorizon - Brown (3ME10032304)
    On Cloudhorizon - Black (3ME10030702)
    $170 $95
    Save 44%
    See on Public Lands
  2. Merrell Moab Speed 2
    87
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any color
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J037525)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Steel Blue (J037535)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Pumice (J037805)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - High Velocity (J5007243)
    $140 $98
    Save 30%
    See on Zappos
  3. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    75
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    Any color
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX - Lilac Mist/Night Sky (LMNS)
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX - Green (OHMR)
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX - Black (BBLC)
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX - Brown (HLY)
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX - Brown (DOTN)
    $180 $91
    Save 49%
    See on Hoka
  4. Adidas Terrex AX4
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex AX4
    $100 $27
    Save 73%
    See on Amazon
  5. Nike ACG Watercat+
    84
    Good
    Nike ACG Watercat+
    $125 $94
    Save 25%
    See on Nike
  6. Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    $170 $140
    Save 18%
    See on Zappos
  7. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse
    $120 $93
    Save 23%
    See on Amazon
  8. Columbia Crestwood
    New
    81
    Good
    Columbia Crestwood
    $70 $53
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  9. Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    89
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    $110 $79
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  10. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    New
    82
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    $189
    See on Amazon
  11. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead

    Out of stock in all 52 shops

  12. Teva Grandview GTX Low
    74
    Decent
    Teva Grandview GTX Low
    $165 $65
    Save 61%
    See on Amazon
  13. Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    84
    Good
    Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    $125 $105
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  14. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    78
    Good
    Hoka Skyline-Float X
    $175
    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.