Snow / icy terrain hiking shoe reviews

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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX

89

Great

Any colour
$Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Yellow (IG3203)$
$Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 Low GTX - Beige (IG5459)$

$180 $80

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Merrell Moab 3 GTX

88

Great

Any colour
$Merrell Moab 3 GTX - Beluga (J036263)$
$Merrell Moab 3 GTX - Granite (J03579)$

$160 $90

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La Sportiva Spire GTX

86

Great

Any colour

$209 $104

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Adidas Terrex Swift R3 GTX

86

Great

$160 $90

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX

89

Great

$230 $189

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

79

Good

$180

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Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

83

Good

$170 $155

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KEEN Targhee III Waterproof

85

Good

$160 $150

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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

81

Good

$170

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Hoka Kaha 2 Low GTX

67

Bad

$220 $172

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Merrell Moab 2 GTX

88

Great

$145 $105

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Merrell Moab Speed GTX

83

Good

$130

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Weight
- 10.6 oz - 14.1 oz (4)
- 14.1 oz - 17.6 oz (8)
11.4 oz - 17.1 oz

11.4 oz 17.1 oz
Midsole softness
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32 AC - 56 AC

32 AC 56 AC
Heel to toe drop
- 8 mm - 12 mm (4)
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8.5 mm - 16 mm

8.5 mm 16 mm
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15N - 40N

15N 40N
Breathability
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Heel counter stiffness
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Heel padding durability
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Outsole durability
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0.42 mm - 1.14 mm

0.42 mm 1.14 mm
Toebox durability
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Torsional rigidity
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
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9% - 28%

9% 28%
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61 mm - 75 mm

61 mm 75 mm
Width / Fit
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88.2 mm - 95.4 mm

88.2 mm 95.4 mm
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- 15 mm - 20 mm (1)
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17 mm - 30 mm

17 mm 30 mm
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- 29 mm - 36 mm (5)
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29 mm - 40 mm

29 mm 40 mm
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4 mm - 6.7 mm

4 mm 6.7 mm
Energy return
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41% - 66%

41% 66%
Shock absorption
- High (3)
- Moderate (1)
- Low (6)
85 SA - 126 SA

85 SA 126 SA
Toebox height
- Low (1)
- Medium (8)
- High (1)
24.8 mm - 30.5 mm

24.8 mm 30.5 mm

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This page showcases all our snow hiking shoe reviews. Not only did we examine how good the shoes are for snowy conditions, but we also investigated their other aspects through hiking and laboratory assessments. We tested all sorts of pairs, from the ones with an easy-drying capability to the ones that offer superb protection from slipping, coldness, and other elements.