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Move fast—and keep dry. The waterproof adidas Terrex Swift R3 GORE-TEX hiking shoes for women combine the lightweight design and cushioning of trail-running shoes with the stability of hiking boots.
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View the adidas Terrex Product LineView all adidas Women's Hiking ShoesBest Use | Hiking |
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Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX Performance Comfort waterproof/breathable membrane |
Upper | Warp-knit textile |
Lining | Warp-knit sandwich mesh |
Midsole | Lightstrike EVA |
Support | Torsion plate |
Outsole | Continental rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
EU | 36 | 36.7 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.7 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.7 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.7 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.7 | 45.3 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 11 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Put them on and they immediately felt like my feet belonged in them. However, I put them next the heater in our hotel room and one of the insoles shriveled and shrunk! Had to spend the remainder of our trip without an insole. I don’t know what the temperature is that causes that but I thinks it’s rather low. I’m not talking about a roaring fire next to the fireplace…just the warm air heater that wasn’t even on high! I’ll keep the shoes but have to purchase new insoles.
Started off great. Did 40 miles in these over mountain ranges. But just last week, on day 2 of a 3 day hike through the Grand Tetons, the soles busted off on both shoes. Clearly a quality check mistake. I had to duct tape and use rope to keep the soles on for the rest of my 35 mile hike up and down mountains. Horrible. Never again. Checks over Stripes.
I love these shoes for walking and light hiking with my German Shepherd, although they seem like they would be great for serious hiking. They are relatively stiff and very supportive, and they are also waterproof - this helps in the rain and wet grass and trails. I actually went and bought a second pair when they went on sale (for when these wear out). I usually wear Merrells but these are MUCH better. I did pull out the insoles and put in real insoles and that made them more comfortable and supportive in the right ways. I do this with all shoes so this was not unusual. The size was true, I wear an 8 - 8.5 and I opted for the 8 in these (I was able to try them in the store). At the current sale price...these are a bargain.
I have worn these shoes 5 times and not walked far in them. I usually walk a lot but as of late I have been more inside The first time I used them they felt a little uncomfortable. The material is stiff around the opening. Getting your foot in is a little hard. After wearing them the second time the overall fit was comfortable. I stll have a little trouble getting my feet into them. I believe getting my feet in will be easier the more I use them. Once on they are comfortable. The shoe strings need to be longer. The fit is good. You shouldn't have to size up. My foot is not narrow or overly wide. All in all I am very pleased and I would recommend them.
Yosemite: 17 miles round trip hike to 'Half Dome' and up the cables- started at 6am and ended at 7pm. Very roughy terrain, strenuous hike. My Terrex made me feel safe and confident. They have excellent grip and handling. I had no blisters, no falls (due to their amazing traction) and they made my journey very pleasant one. I usually wear running shoes 1/2 bigger than my usual, and it was hard for me to figure out the fit on these. The sizes and fit felt different depending on the color (specially the with)... but all in all- I would highly recommend these for long/short hikes or even trail runs.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shoe has great stability and grip. The sole is extremely hard. I almost returned the shoes before I put in my own inserts. Once I had my inserts in the sho was perfect. This is a very high quality shoe for hiking. It’s very stable and sturdy. I strongly recommend customizing it to make it feel perfect on your foot. This is an amazing tool. It could come equipped with better arch support and a little cushion. If you are a big hardcore hiker looking to explore outside with a shoe you can trust these are it. The rubber is sticky, the tread is amazing. I anticipate having these shoes for years and years. They are built very tough.
Bought this in advance of my May 2023 Speyside walk to celebrate my 70th birthday. I wore them travelling to Malaysia, Danang Vietnam and Hokkaido January and February in order to break them in ready for my Scottish long trek. The shoes were light comfortable and sturdy. Moreover it looks fashionable unlike the conventional walking shoes. It endured the torrential downpour of rain in Danang and the heavy snow fall in Hokkaido keeping my feet warm and dry despite the challenging weather conditions. I can’t wait to experience my Speyside walk in May. The adventure might not be a piece of cake but I know with this pair of shoes on my feet I’ll be able to take on any challenges on the way!! Best decision ever to buy this pair of shoes.
I've purchased the women's Terrex Swift GTX hiking shoes every year for the last 4 years. These were the perfect hiking shoes. I purchased the R3 and I even sized down 1/2 size based on reviews saying these shoes fit big. That was an understatement. What were you thinking Adidas? If it ain't broke don't fix it. Did you change your product design team or something over the last year? Bring back the Swift R2 please! Luckily I found an old inventory pair of the R2s online which will get me through for another year, but if the R3 is an indication of where Adidas is going with the Terrex Swift line, you'll have lost a loyal customer for the future.
These shoes are a God send. I got them for walking the dogs in the damp , soggy , mucky Scottish weather. They are absolutely amazing. So comfortable and keep my feet warm and dry no matter how wet it is. They also have amazing grip so no more slipping on to my backside climbing up or down mucky hills, and great in rough terrain too! Cant praise them enough! Wore mole skin in my heels for the first few wears but they broke in pretty quickly! The only thing I will say is , it took me 3 goes to get the right size. I ended up needing to go a full size up as they are really small made, but other than that, they are amazing! Wish I had got 2 pairs as they are now sold out!
Unfortunately, I will be returning these shoes as the front part of the opening near where the laces go through the holes was too high for my foot and pressed against me ankle painfully. Maybe they made them that high to offer support, but it didn't work with my foot even if I took the laces out of the top 2 holes and adjusted the laces. I wanted a shoe that would be good for travel, mainly walking but an occasional hike as well, with a sole that wasn't too flexible. Maybe I'll try a trail running shoe?