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Most hiking shoe insoles are minimal at best, though some do provide enhanced support for those with high arches. Out of all the shoes we tested, the La Sportiva Spire, La Sportiva TX4, Salomon X Ultra 4, and the On Running Cloudwander offered the most support for moderate to high arches.
3.25 in. Last Board/Shank. ADV-C chassis. The Salomon X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex is a solid choice for hikers looking for a lightweight, supportive, grippy, and waterproof shoe. The X Ultra 4 is the latest in a long line of dependable shoes from Salomon that fit well thanks to a Sensifit system that locks the foot in place.
While the Moab 3 offers great performance at an affordable price, it is not the lightest shoe that we tested; in fact, it is one of the heavier shoes in the entire review. Weighing 1.7 pounds for a US Women's size 8.5, it doesn't offer the same lightweight feel nor the same responsiveness that some of the hiking/running shoe hybrids can provide.
With a wide toe box, thin zero drop sole, and breathable upper, the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III are the epitome of a barefoot workout shoe. Credit: Jon Oleson. Shoes with a narrower toe box received a lower score in this category. One test that we performed was standing on one foot to balance.
Weight. Weighing in at only 1.86 pounds for a pair of US women's size 8, the Anacapa 2 Mid remains competitive with other boots in this review, especially when considering the amount of cushion underfoot. Perhaps more importantly, this boot feels significantly lighter than its competitors, especially when worn for a long hike with a heavy pack.
The Spire GTX weighs 1.68 pounds per pair for a US women's size 8.5. When considering the range of hiking shoes we tested, this shoe is one of the heavier designs in the lineup. While the Spire isn't quite as agile as its trail running shoe inspiration, we never noticed the increased weight underfoot. In fact, we're happy to add a little extra ...
The Vibram FiveFingers KSO EVO is a classic of barefoot lore and our favorite of their models for the simplicity and overall suppleness of the shoe. Vibram's iconic FiveFinger shoes have long defined minimalist and “ barefoot ” footwear. Overlooking the Moscow River, Moscow, Russia. Credit: Lyra Pierotti.
The Keen Zionic Speed is a super light and minimalist hiker designed with speed in mind. These shoes offer comfort right out of the box, but unfortunately, the flexible upper doesn't provide a ton of support for those demanding off-trail missions. The traction of the TPU outsole is sufficient, but these shoes aren't waterproof.
Beefy design. Gel-Kayano 31 Coming Soon. As of Spring 2024, Asics shows the Gel-Kayano 31 available for preorder on their site. Changes are a 4D Guidance System for more stability, design updates intended to improve grip and breathability, and a knit collar and pull tab for easy on and off.
At 10.2 ounces per shoe, this is the heaviest pair of the running-focused shoes we tested. Only the hiking shoes and boots weighed more than the Cross Trainer. Despite this fact, we found them to feel light and comfortable on the foot while running. Most of the weight of this shoe seems to be in the rugged sole.