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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
    87
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any color
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Beluga (J037531)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J500517)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Peach (J037856)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Vhagar (J5006813)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    $140 $70
    Save 50%
    See on Merrell
  2. On Cloudhorizon
    85
    Great
    On Cloudhorizon
    Any color
    On Cloudhorizon - Brown (3ME10032304)
    On Cloudhorizon - Khaki (3ME10032305)
    On Cloudhorizon - Black (3ME10030702)
    On Cloudhorizon - Chalk Seedling (3ME10032650)
    On Cloudhorizon - Blue (3ME10033312)
    $170 $130
    Save 24%
    See on Zappos
  3. Adidas Terrex AX4
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex AX4
    Any color
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Negbás Carbon Gricua (HP7388)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - White (HQ9022)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Wonder Beige Carbon Pure Ruby (IH1131)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Focus Olive Core Black Grey Five (HP7390)
    Adidas Terrex AX4 - Wonder Steel / Grey Three / Impact Orange (HP7392)
    $100 $60
    Save 40%
    See on Shoebacca
  4. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    78
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180 $135
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  5. Columbia Crestwood
    81
    Good
    Columbia Crestwood
    $70 $53
    Save 24%
    See on Columbia
  6. Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    $170 $148
    Save 13%
    See on Amazon
  7. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    79
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    $190 $150
    Save 21%
    See on Sun and Ski
  8. Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    89
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    $110 $90
    Save 18%
    See on Amazon
  9. Teva Grandview GTX Low
    73
    Decent
    Teva Grandview GTX Low
    $165 $83
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  10. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead

    Out of stock in all 48 shops

  11. Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    84
    Good
    Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    $125 $105
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  12. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse

    Out of stock in all 48 shops

  13. Nike ACG Watercat+
    84
    Good
    Nike ACG Watercat+
    $150
    See on Amazon
  14. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    80
    Good
    Hoka Skyline-Float X
    $175
    See on Hoka

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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.