Who should buy the Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX

The Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX is a technical lightweight fast hiking boot best recommended for:

  • experienced and novice trail-goers who into recreational day hiking and speed hiking on slick and muddy trails
  • outdoor enthusiasts who need a tougher hiking shoe that can handle tough weather conditions and challenging terrains

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Impressive level of comfort

Many trail-goers find the Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX immensely comfy. A blogger among them attributes this hominess to the boot’s Boost technology.

Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX Impressive level of comfort

The comfort and springy Boost midsole, writes one reviewer, combined with the lightweight construction offers outdoorsy folks hours and hours of comfort without feeling any real fatigue.

Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX provides grippy traction

When it comes to traction, this is where the Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX shines. The shoe’s outsole provides "solid grip," particularly on slick and muddy inclines and declines, a critic says.

Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX provides grippy traction

An Adidas Continental sole provides 30% more grip on dry and wet surfaces.

Quite an expensive investment 

Owning a pair of this bad boy can be costly. At its MSRP (no discounts applied), it is quite an expensive investment.

Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX reassuring collar

But it comes with a reassuring collar. To a footwear pundit, the Skychaser LT Mid GTX has an incredibly supportive ankle zone. 

Forefoot section may not for everyone

As far as hiking boots are concerned, this offering from Adidas is among the lightest on the market.

Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX roomy enough toe box

According to a professional gear tester, this boot has a roomy enough toe box. Yet again, the wide fit of the shoe is probably not for everyone.

Aesthetically inspiring: Its extraordinary design gives the Skychaser LT Mid GTX a fashion-friendly vibe.

Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX vs. Terrex Skychaser XT Mid GTX

In this footwear bout, we are pitting the featured boot against the Terrex Skychaser XT Mid GTX

The points that follow are the areas in which these Adidas kicks differ:

Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX vs. Terrex Skychaser XT Mid GTX

Weight: Both of these supportive hikers are light. That said, the Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX is lighter than its rival by roughly 60 grams a pair.

Lockdown: Cinching up in either involves a pair of laces. That said, if you are a fan of one-pull closure systems, the Terrex Skychaser XT Mid GTX is for you.

Asking price: In this area, the Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX takes the crown by being approximately $20 cheaper than the Adidas Terrex Skychaser XT Mid GTX. 

If, for some reason, you wish to go lower than their MSRPs, check out our budget-friendly bunch.

Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX is a sturdy hiker 

If you need that extra stoutness, the Terrex Skychaser XT Mid GTX is a competent choice. If you prefer to go as light as possible, the less expensive Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX is for you.

Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT Mid GTX sturdy hiker 

This boot has a low-cut waterproof sibling in the Adidas Terrex Skychaser LT GTX.

Facts / Specs

Weight: Men 15oz / Women 12oz
Use: Day Hiking, Speed Hiking
Cut: Mid cut
Collection: Adidas Terrex, Adidas Boost
Features: Lightweight / Lace-to-toe / Orthotic friendly / Removable insole / Heel brake
Waterproofing: Waterproof
Width: Normal

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Paul Ronto
Paul Ronto

Over the past 20 years, Paul has climbed, hiked, and run all over the world. He has summited peaks throughout the Americas, trekked through Africa, and tested his endurance in 24-hour trail races as well as 6 marathons. On average, he runs 30-50 miles a week in the foothills of Northern Colorado. His research is regularly cited in The New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic, etc. On top of this, Paul is leading the running shoe lab where he cuts shoes apart and analyzes every detail of the shoes that you might buy.