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Nike Kiger 10

70

Bad

Any colour

$160 $80

Save 50%

See on Running Warehouse
Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

Any colour

$185

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Salomon Thundercross

89

Great

Any colour

$140 $55

Save 61%

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Salomon S/Lab Genesis

91

Superb

$200

See on REI
KEEN Seek

79

Good

$185 $111

Save 40%

See on KEEN Footwear
Inov8 Trailfly Max

75

Bad

$170 $72

Save 58%

See on Amazon
Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$145

See on Adidas
Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide

78

Decent

$250 $175

Save 30%

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Kailas Fuga EX 3

86

Good

$174

See on Amazon
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4

77

Decent

$220

See on REI
Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

Save 34%

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2

70

Bad

$110 $90

Save 18%

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240

See on eBay
Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$135

See on Zappos
ASICS Trabuco 14
New

85

Good

$145

See on REI
Icebug Järv RB9X

89

Great

$180 $154

Save 14%

See on Backcountry
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

81

Good

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89 mm - 101 mm

89 mm 101 mm
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67 mm - 84 mm

67 mm 84 mm
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41% - 72%

41% 72%
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92 SA - 159 SA

92 SA 159 SA
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24 mm - 43 mm

24 mm 43 mm
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27 AC - 53 AC

27 AC 53 AC
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0.1 mm - 1.8 mm

0.1 mm 1.8 mm
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6N - 27N

6N 27N
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- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (44)
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7.5 oz - 12.7 oz

7.5 oz 12.7 oz
Heel padding durability
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Forefoot stack
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16 mm - 34 mm

16 mm 34 mm
Trail terrain
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Torsional rigidity
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Traction
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- Moderate (1)
0.41 - 0.81

0.41 0.81
Deals
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- Under $100 (30)
- Under $50 (4)
Toebox height
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- High (8)
21 mm - 32 mm

21 mm 32 mm
Discount
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- 50% - 70% (11)
- 30% - 50% (32)
- < 30% (72)
Technology
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- Ortholite (9)
Lug depth
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- 3 mm - 4 mm (43)
- > 4 mm (25)
1.8 mm - 5.8 mm

1.8 mm 5.8 mm
Material
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- Vegan (7)
- Reflective (29)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (46)
- Normal (24)
- Big (6)
4% - 64%

4% 64%

For those who are truly in their element in the wild, we have a tonne of hiking running shoe reviews for pairs that can keep up with you. We test these shoes through teardowns, trials, and running sessions so that you'll know exactly how reliable they are as hiking partners. Our wide selection of running shoes for hiking includes something for every hiker - whether you're looking for something breathable or winter-ready, a pair that's narrow or wide, or minimalist or maximalist shoes.

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