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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX

86

Great

Any color
$Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Yellow (IG3203)$
$Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Blue (JI4243)$

$180 $89

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Merrell Moab 3 GTX

86

Great

Any color
$Merrell Moab 3 GTX - Béluga (J036263)$
$Merrell Moab 3 GTX - Granite (J03579)$

$160 $81

Save 49%

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

78

Good

Any color

$180 $126

Save 30%

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La Sportiva Spire GTX

86

Great

$209 $131

Save 37%

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Adidas Terrex Swift R3 GTX

85

Great

$160 $90

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KEEN Targhee III Waterproof

86

Great

$160 $110

Save 31%

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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

80

Good

$157

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Merrell Moab Speed GTX

85

Great

$125 $104

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Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

82

Good

$163

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Hoka Kaha 2 Low GTX

67

Bad

$220 $136

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Teva Grandview GTX Low

74

Good

$165 $88

Save 47%

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Merrell Moab 2 GTX

88

Great

$145 $105

Save 28%

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX

86

Great

$230 $195

Save 15%

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11.4 oz - 17.1 oz

11.4 oz 17.1 oz
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32 AC - 56 AC

32 AC 56 AC
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8.5 mm - 16 mm

8.5 mm 16 mm
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0.42 mm - 1.37 mm

0.42 mm 1.37 mm
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9% - 28%

9% 28%
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61 mm - 77 mm

61 mm 77 mm
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88 mm - 98 mm

88 mm 98 mm
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17 mm 30 mm
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29 mm - 40 mm

29 mm 40 mm
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4 mm - 6.7 mm

4 mm 6.7 mm
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41% - 66%

41% 66%
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85 SA - 126 SA

85 SA 126 SA
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24.8 mm - 30.5 mm

24.8 mm 30.5 mm

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This page showcases all our snow hiking shoe reviews. Not only did we examine how good the shoes are for snowy conditions, but we also investigated their other aspects through hiking and laboratory assessments. We tested all sorts of pairs, from the ones with an easy-drying capability to the ones that offer superb protection from slipping, coldness, and other elements.