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Shoes for light hiking

Best shoes for light hiking
Guide Best shoes for light hiking

17 shoes reviewed

  • Light Hiking

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  1. Merrell Moab Speed 2
    88
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any color
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Crimson (J037803)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Peach (J037856)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Tuscadero Pink (J5007245)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Olive (J037527)
    $140 $79
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  2. On Cloudhorizon
    82
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon
    Any color
    On Cloudhorizon - Chambray/arctic (3ME10033312)
    On Cloudhorizon - Khaki (3ME10032305)
    On Cloudhorizon - Grey (3ME10033290)
    On Cloudhorizon - Black (3ME10030702)
    On Cloudhorizon - Beige (3ME10033311)
    $170 $119
    Save 30%
    See on REI
  3. Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    81
    Good
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    Any color
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX - Black (AL0A85NM000)
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX - Beige (AL0A85NN921)
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX - Dusty Olive (AL0A85NM315)
    $200
    See on Altra Running
  4. Adidas Terrex AX4
    87
    Great
    Adidas Terrex AX4
    $100 $40
    Save 60%
    See on Amazon
  5. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    78
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180
    See on Hoka
  6. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    80
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    $190 $113
    Save 41%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  7. Merrell Speed Eco
    83
    Good
    Merrell Speed Eco
    $110 $59
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  8. Columbia Crestwood
    84
    Good
    Columbia Crestwood
    $70 $46
    Save 34%
    See on Amazon
  9. Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    89
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Trailmaker
    $110 $105
    Save 5%
    See on Amazon
  10. The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
    88
    Great
    The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
    $149
    See on Amazon
  11. Teva Grandview GTX Low
    75
    Good
    Teva Grandview GTX Low
    $165 $84
    Save 49%
    See on Amazon
  12. Nike ACG Watercat+
    84
    Good
    Nike ACG Watercat+
    $130
    See on Amazon
  13. Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    82
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa Low GTX
    $174
    See on KICKS CREW
  14. Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    84
    Good
    Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek
    $137
    See on Amazon
  15. Hoka Skyline-Float X
    80
    Good
    Hoka Skyline-Float X
    $175 $140
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka
  16. Lems Trailhead
    92
    Superb
    Lems Trailhead

    Out of stock in all 40 shops

  17. Salomon Outpulse
    89
    Great
    Salomon Outpulse

    Out of stock in all 40 shops

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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.