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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 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - High Velocity (J5007243)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Tuscadero Pink (J5007245)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J5007247)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Olive (J037527)
    $140 $87
    Save 38%
    See on Zappos
  2. Nike ACG Watercat+
    84
    Good
    Nike ACG Watercat+
    Any color
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - Green (FN5202300)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - Gridiron/Bright Mandarin/Black (CZ0931001)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - University Red/University Red/Summit White (CZ0931600)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - 700 vivid sulfur/university gold-black-university red (CZ0931700)
    Nike ACG Watercat+ - Black (CZ0931003)
    $125 $88
    Save 30%
    See on Nike
  3. On Cloudhorizon
    86
    Great
    On Cloudhorizon
    Any color
    On Cloudhorizon - White (3ME10032306)
    On Cloudhorizon - Multicolor (3ME10032304)
    On Cloudhorizon - Grey (3ME10032303)
    On Cloudhorizon - Safari Ice (3ME10032305)
    On Cloudhorizon - Black (3ME10030702)
    $170 $95
    Save 44%
    See on Public Lands
  4. Adidas Terrex AX4
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex AX4
    $100 $50
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  5. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    77
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180
    See on Hoka
  6. Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    $170 $129
    Save 24%
    See on Zappos
  7. Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    89
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    $110 $64
    Save 42%
    See on Amazon
  8. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    82
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    $190
    See on Holabird Sports
  9. Columbia Crestwood
    81
    Good
    Columbia Crestwood
    $70 $53
    Save 24%
    See on Backcountry
  10. Teva Grandview GTX Low
    73
    Decent
    Teva Grandview GTX Low
    $165 $55
    Save 67%
    See on Amazon
  11. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead

    Out of stock in all 51 shops

  12. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse

    Out of stock in all 51 shops

  13. Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    84
    Good
    Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    $125 $104
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  14. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    80
    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.