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Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

Any colour

$185

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Salomon Thundercross

89

Great

Any colour

$140 $60

Save 57%

See on eBay
Inov8 Trailfly Max

77

Decent

Any colour

$170 $72

Save 58%

See on Amazon
Salomon S/Lab Genesis

91

Superb

$200

See on REI
KEEN Seek

78

Decent

$185

See on Zappos
Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$145

See on Adidas
Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide

77

Decent

$250 $163

Save 35%

See on Backcountry
Kailas Fuga EX 3

86

Great

$174

See on Amazon
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 4

76

Decent

$220

See on REI
Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

Save 34%

See on eBay
New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2

70

Bad

$110 $90

Save 18%

See on eBay
Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240 $192

Save 20%

See on eBay
Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$135

See on Zappos
Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

$180 $154

Save 14%

See on Backcountry
ASICS Trabuco 14
New

82

Good

$145

See on REI
Topo Ultraventure 3

88

Great

Out of stock in all 40 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

82

Good

Out of stock in all 40 shops

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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
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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
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7.5 oz - 12.7 oz

7.5 oz 12.7 oz
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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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0.41 - 0.81

0.41 0.81
Deals
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- Under $100 (30)
- Under $50 (3)
Toebox height
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21 mm - 32 mm

21 mm 32 mm
Discount
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- 50% - 70% (10)
- 30% - 50% (31)
- < 30% (72)
Technology
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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
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- 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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