How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

Light and waterproof, these adidas boots are great for short hikes or multiday treks. A combo of Boost tech and Dreamstrike+ cushion keep you comfortable on rugged trails.


Imported.
View the adidas Terrex Product LineView all adidas Men's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX |
| Upper | Synthetic ripstop |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | Hyperboost/Dreamstrike+ |
| Outsole | Continentalâ„¢ rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 12.43 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
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So far so good! Comfortable right out of the box - zero break-in needed. 10 miles of Alaska trails to put them through the paces - handled flat, steep, rocks, dirt, mud, puddles, creeks without issue. Today was exceptionally wet and rainy and my feet stayed bone dry. Good traction too. Perfect cross between trail running shoes and hiking boots. Lightweight and supportive; the material around the toe box seems thin, but also pretty tough. Time will tell how they hold up. Great lightweight hikers, but also felt like I could run in these if I needed to.
The adidas Terrex Free Hiker 3 Mid GORE-TEX hiking shoes are one of the most comfortable hiking shoes I’ve worn. I live in the PNW and hike many different types of terrain for a variety of activities, and these are a solid and versatile shoe. They perform like good quality hiking footwear, but feel much more like a supportive sneaker than a bulky hiking boot, which made them really comfortable right out of the box with very little break-in time. I really like that these shoes are naturally a wider fit. Normally I need shoes that are marked as such, but these fit great at a standard width, and even have room for good quality hiking socks. They are extremely functional and adapt well to varied terrains which is essential for me in a hiking shoe. They are also extremely light weight which makes such a difference when you’re putting in miles. I I also felt like they were very breathable and my feet and socks stayed comfortable for the hours that I wore them. Overall these are an excellent choice for anyone who’s looking for a shoe like this that can perform many different functions and still look clean and casual. These shoes were gifted by Adidas in exchange for my honest opinion.
I buy these boots for a more tactical use. They’re very light and comfortable, so it makes it easy to be on your feet all day. The waterproof feature is a must and is constantly tested to be true. The only knock I’d give them is the baffling gum colored tip. I had to color it black for my particular application. Other than the questionable color choice, in my opinion, they’re great!
I wore this product through the airport to break them in then on my second ever hike and they stood up. My feet felt secure and comfortable. More importantly my ankles did not hurt afterwards. I currently weigh 476 pounds and I couldn't recommend them more.
Great functional and comfortable shoe! I am outside a good bit and get a lot of steps in regularly, so I was glad to find a shoe that balanced comfort and support. They’re lightweight which was a pleasant surprise, so they’re easy to wear. I got them in black, so they go with everything, and will definitely be getting a lot of use out of them.
These are definitely an improvement from the freehiker 2. Better ankle support, the hyperboost midsole makes them lighter, and a mesh type upper that is still gore tex. This is my 1st pair of the v3, overall my 15th pair of the freehiker line.
So stable! Everyone should own a pair! I want to have more colors!
this shoe is not confortable like the other shoes I bought in the past like the other ultra boost terrex
Only use the shoes for hiking on dirt/grass and the soles started to fall off after a month of use.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very comfortable boots! My favorite now! I will be buying the other two colors as well!


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