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Hiking shoes with high shock absorption

Hiking shoes with the best shock absorption
Guide Hiking shoes with the best shock absorption

7 shoes reviewed

  • Shock absorption: High

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  1. Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX
    86
    Great
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX
    Any colour
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Yellow (IG3203)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Multi (IH3536)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Black (IH3535)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Black (IH0672)
    Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Blue (JI4243)
    $180 $72
    Save 60%
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  2. Merrell Moab Speed 2
    88
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed 2
    Any colour
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Bright White (J5007241)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Black (J5007247)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Basalt (J038333)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Crimson (J037803)
    Merrell Moab Speed 2 - Stucco (J038335)
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  3. On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    82
    Good
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof
    Any colour
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - Grey (3ME10052506)
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - Glacier Alloy (3ME10051536)
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - White (3ME10053586)
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - Black (3ME10050106)
    On Cloudhorizon Waterproof - Navy/Heather (3ME10052701)
    $190 $150
    Save 21%
    See on REI
  4. Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    80
    Good
    Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
    $200 $111
    Save 45%
    See on Amazon
  5. Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    78
    Good
    Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX
    $180
    See on REI
  6. On Cloudhorizon
    85
    Great
    On Cloudhorizon
    $170 $116
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  7. Merrell Moab Speed GTX
    85
    Great
    Merrell Moab Speed GTX
    $125 $112
    Save 10%
    See on Amazon

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