Shoes for light hiking

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Merrell Moab Speed 2

87

Great

Any colour

$140 $87

Save 38%

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Adidas Terrex AX4

87

Great

Any colour

$100 $44

Save 56%

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Nike ACG Watercat+

84

Good

Any colour

$125 $88

Save 30%

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On Cloudhorizon

85

Great

$170 $95

Save 44%

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Columbia Crestwood

81

Good

$70 $56

Save 20%

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

78

Good

$180 $145

Save 19%

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Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

82

Good

$170 $100

Save 41%

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Adidas Terrex Trailmaker

89

Great

$110 $75

Save 32%

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On Cloudhorizon Waterproof

79

Good

$190 $150

Save 21%

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Teva Grandview GTX Low

73

Decent

$165 $90

Save 46%

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Lems Trailhead

92

Superb

Out of stock in all 49 shops
Salomon Outpulse

89

Great

Out of stock in all 49 shops
Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek

84

Good

$125 $105

Save 16%

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Hoka Skyline-Float X

80

Good

$175 $130

Save 26%

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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.