Shoes for light hiking

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Merrell Moab Speed 2

87

Great

Any color

$140 $91

Save 35%

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX

78

Good

Any color

$180 $135

Save 25%

See on Fleet Feet
Adidas Terrex AX4

87

Great

Any color

$100 $55

Save 45%

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Columbia Crestwood

81

Good

$70 $53

Save 24%

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On Cloudhorizon Waterproof

80

Good

$190 $121

Save 36%

See on Dick's Sporting Goods
On Cloudhorizon

85

Great

$170

See on REI
Merrell Speed Eco
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$110 $71

Save 36%

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Adidas Terrex Trailmaker

89

Great

$110 $80

Save 27%

See on Shoebacca
Altra Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX
New

82

Good

$195

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The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Futurelight
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$150 $135

Save 10%

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Teva Grandview GTX Low

74

Decent

$165 $83

Save 50%

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Nike ACG Watercat+

84

Good

$125 $115

Save 8%

See on Amazon
Lems Trailhead

92

Superb

Out of stock in all 46 shops
Hoka Anacapa Low GTX

82

Good

$170 $92

Save 46%

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Salomon Outpulse

89

Great

Out of stock in all 46 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%

See on Nordstrom Rack

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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.