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Hiking is an activity that only gets better with the right footwear. Our hiking shoe reviews are detailed so you can find the perfect pair for you. We test these shoes ourselves to give you our fair assessment of each shoe based on on-foot experiences and lab tests. We've reviewed hiking shoes for every purpose - whether you're into day hiking, speed hiking, desert hiking or even snow hiking.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II

90

Superb

$205 $155

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX

86

Great

$230 $195

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Merrell Alverstone 2

79

Good

$148

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Salomon X Ultra 4

84

Good

$180

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KEEN NXIS Speed

84

Good

$145 $124

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Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX

91

Superb

$280

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Hoka Skyline-Float X

81

Good

$175

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Salomon Outpulse

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Merrell Moab Speed GTX

85

Great

$126

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