This Hiking Shoe Is Built for Life On, and Off, the Trail

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By now, most adidas fans have heard of adidas Terrex, the brand’s line of high-performance outdoor adventure gear. It’s where you’ll find everything from packable jackets to fleece mid-layers and stellar hiking shoes.

Now, the latest addition to the lineup is the Terrex Free Hiker 2.0. This do-it-all shoe was designed for thru-hikers and tested on the 2,650-mile long Pacific Crest Trail, and is available in both men’s and women’s sizing. Durable enough for rugged trails and aesthetic enough for city streets, the Free Hiker 2.0 can take you where you need to go.

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The Backstory

adidas Terrex: Technical, Feature-Forward Gear

Like many of the brand’s products, adidas Terrex collections are inspired by athletes, and each piece is designed with specific needs in mind. As a result, Terrex products are equipped with smart features — like weather-resistant knits, and body-mapped, temperature-regulating styles — that you can count on to power you through everything from trail running to scrambling. Seasonal collections also ensure that fans can find everything they need to face every type of terrain no matter the weather.

From RAIN.RDY hiking jackets to HEAT.RDY running caps to these new GORE-TEX hiking shoes, there’s something for every gearhead at adidas Terrex.

The Gist

What Makes the Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 a Great Hiking Shoe?

For starters, adidas’ new hiker looks and feels like a lightweight trail runner, but is built with the stability and durability of a hiking boot. The result is the best of both worlds: A comfortable shoe that you’ll want to throw on, and that you can count on to hold up for long days out on the trail .

The shoe was designed with a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX membrane. That means added weather protection on rainy days, and the confidence that your feet will stay dry on soggy trails.

The Free Hiker 2.0’s EVA frame adds stability on rocky, rugged terrain, and the midsole is equipped with the brand’s proprietary Boost midsole to ensure comfort over long distances.

Our POV

The Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 is Built for Better Hiking

With all the comfort of a traditional trail running shoe, plus a long list of technical features, this hiker was designed to perform well on both short weekend jaunts and month-long efforts.

From weather-proofing to an extra-cushioned midsole, the Free Hiker 2.0 is the perfect trail companion. Instead of worrying about whether your shoes are up to the challenge, you can focus on enjoying the beauty around you.

Price: $180

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