Shoes for light hiking

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Merrell Moab Speed 2

87

Great

Any colour

$140 $85

Save 39%

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On Cloudhorizon

85

Great

Any colour

$170 $130

Save 24%

See on Zappos
Adidas Terrex AX4

87

Great

Any colour

$100 $53

Save 47%

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

78

Good

$180 $135

Save 25%

See on Fleet Feet
Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

82

Good

$170 $100

Save 41%

See on Nordstrom Rack
On Cloudhorizon Waterproof

79

Good

$190 $141

Save 26%

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
Adidas Terrex Trailmaker

89

Great

$110 $80

Save 27%

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Columbia Crestwood

81

Good

$69

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Teva Grandview GTX Low

73

Decent

$165 $83

Save 50%

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Lems Trailhead

92

Superb

Out of stock in all 48 shops
Nike ACG Watercat+

84

Good

$150

See on Amazon
Salomon Outpulse

89

Great

Out of stock in all 48 shops
Vibram Fivefingers V-Trek

84

Good

$125 $105

Save 16%

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Hoka Skyline-Float X

80

Good

$175

See on Hoka

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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.