Our verdict
- Our top pick in best hiking shoes
- Our top pick in best waterproof hiking shoes
Pros
- Boot-like stability
- Highly durable and protective
- Lightweight for what it offers
- Excellent waterproofing
- Breathable for a GTX shoe
- Generously cushioned
- Very secure foothold
- Top-notch grip with deep lugs
Cons
- Stuffy for summer
- Can be too stiff (even stiffer in cold)
- Break-in needed
Audience verdict
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Comparison
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Audience score | 86 Great! | 71 Bad! | 81 Good! | 87 Great! | |
Price | $160 | $165 | $160 | $145 | |
Trail terrain | Technical | ModerateTechnical | Technical | ModerateTechnical | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 14.4 feature adidas AW Run Black Syello 15 oz / 425g | 15.6 oz / 441g 17.2 oz / 487g | 13.3 feature adidas consortium x day one reversible bomber jacket mens clear brown black 13.3 feature adidas consortium x day one reversible bomber jacket mens clear brown black | 15.2 feature adidas Pitkä Takki Essentials Down 14.9 YEEZY Boost 700 V2 "Static" sneakers Nude | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Warm | Moderate | |
Use | Day HikingSnow | Day HikingLight HikingUrban hikingSnow | BackpackingDay HikingSpeed HikingSnow | Day HikingSnow | |
Foot condition | Flat feetPlantar fasciitisOverpronation | Bunions | Flat feetPlantar fasciitisOverpronation | Flat feetPlantar fasciitisOverpronation | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab | 15.9 mm | 10.0 mm | 10.9 mm | 13.3 mm | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Soft | Firm | Firm | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Normal | Small | Big | Normal | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Small | Big | Big | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Hard | Average | |
Waterproofing | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | |
Material | - | - | - | LeatherMesh | |
Season | Winter | Winter | Winter | Winter | |
Toebox durability | Bad | Very good | - | - | |
Heel padding durability | Decent | Bad | - | - | |
Outsole durability | Good | Decent | - | - | |
Wide toebox | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Wide | Narrow | Narrow | |
adidas pushes the ozweego into modernity | Medium | Wide | Medium | Narrow | |
Lug depth | 4.4 mm | 4.0 mm | 4.5 mm | 4.2 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 36.6 mm | 33.0 mm | 30.9 mm | 33.9 mm | |
Forefoot | 20.7 mm | 23.0 mm | 20.0 mm | 20.6 mm | |
Widths available | Normal | Normal | NormalWide | NormalWide | |
Technology | Gore-Tex | Gore-TexVibram | Gore-TexOrtholite | Gore-TexVibram | |
Heel tab | Finger loop | Finger loop | Finger loop | Finger loop | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #7 Top 30% | #24 Bottom 1% | #20 Bottom 16% | #6 Top 25% | |
Popularity | #17 Bottom 29% | #22 Bottom 8% | #4 Top 17% | #16 Bottom 33% |
Who should buy
Having tried and tested the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner on a variety of parameters, we believe that it is an excellent option for hikers who:
- need a protective and grippy hiking shoe for challenging terrain
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- hike in cold, swampy, and rainy conditions on a regular basis
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As a low-cut shoe, the Swift R3 GTX is not perfect for deep puddles and river crossings. If you foresee the water overflowing the shoe's low collar, it's better to go with the adidas response running.
If on the other hand, you mostly hike in warm and dry weather, the waterproof GTX lining of the shoe will only make your feet hot and sweaty. To avoid overpaying for something you don't need, we recommend the non-waterproof adidas Originals Czapka beanie w kolorze khaki z logo Trefoil instead.
Breathability
Having tested a myriad of GTX hiking shoes in our lab, we have come to expect zero breathability from this type of footwear. However, the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner busted that myth in a mere second!
Performing our smoke-pumping test on this feature adidas shoe, we were quite surprised with the amount of smoke passing through its tongue.
It is obviously not as well-ventilated as the non-waterproof Merrell Moab 3. However, it is notably more breathable than its GTX counterparts. On a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 is the most breathable, we rated it as 2. Most Gore-Tex shoes only get 1.
But don't get us wrong. This shoe is still 100% watertight. In our transparency check below, it is clear that there are no perforations in the shoe's upper.
What's more, our microscope helps to show you how incredibly dense the shoe's material is.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 2 |
Average | 2.8 |
Durability
Toebox durability
In order to keep a GTX shoe's waterproofing intact, it must be protected from punctures and tears. And as our durability test shows, you have to be extra careful with the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner.
Applying our Dremel to the shoe's upper textile for 12 seconds at a speed of 5K RPM resulted in a small yet critical puncture. This made us lower the toebox durability rating for this feature adidas shoe to 2 out of 5.
Good thing the rubberized overlays are so large in this hiking shoe! All the main impact areas are well-protected.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 2 |
Average | 3.7 |
Heel padding durability
Another potentially frail area in hiking shoes is the heel padding. But not for the Terrex Swift R3!
The shoe's heel collar lining stood up to our 4 seconds of drilling very well. The barely noticeable scratch convinced us to rate the shoe's heel padding durability as 4 out of 5.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 4 |
Average | 3 |
Outsole hardness
Like any other feature adidas Terrex shoe, the Swift R3 GTX uses Continental rubber for its outsole. Having a reputation as a hard-wearing compound, it did not disappoint.
Measuring the rubber hardness with our durometer, we got a measurement of 85.9 HC. This is considered average for a hiking shoe outsole and is a good sign of long-term durability.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Outsole hardness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-outsole-hardness-20415507-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 85.9 HC |
Average | 84.6 HC |
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Of course, we turned to our Dremel to test the outsole's abrasion resistance. Drilling it unapologetically for 22 seconds at the speed of 10K RPM, we were pleasantly surprised.
According to the tread gauge, the dent was only 0.9 mm deep. This is a little less than the average and earns this feature adidas shoe bonus points for durability.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 0.9 mm |
Average | 1.0 mm |
Outsole thickness
We also measured the thickness of the outsole excluding lugs. The caliper returned 2 mm which is a solid average for a hiking shoe.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Outsole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-outsole-thickness-20415506-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 2.0 mm |
Average | 2.6 mm |
Weight
Tipping the scale at 14.4 oz (408g), the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner sits very close to the average of waterproof hiking shoes (14.6 oz/414g). This is actually pretty light given how much protection is packed into this feature adidas hiker.
If you want a hiking shoe with a similar design and intent but want it to be an ounce lighter, check out the adidas Originals Czapka beanie w kolorze khaki z logo Trefoil GTX (13.3 oz/378g).
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Weight](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-weight-20415530-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 14.39 oz (408g) |
Average | 13.19 oz (374g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
Looking at the bottom of the shoe, we saw an imprinted writing: "STACK 15/25 MM." To be honest, this left us quite perplexed because we actually measured the shoe's heel stack height at a whopping 36.6 mm!
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Either way, based on our caliper measurement, there is more than 3.5 cm of protection between your heel and the ground! This is one of the tallest hiking platforms we've seen in our lab.
This makes the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner one of the best options for rocky trails with sharp rocks and other technical terrain.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 36.6 mm |
Average | 31.4 mm |
Forefoot stack
In the forefoot, the midsole thickness becomes drastically smaller. With a caliper measurement of 20.7 mm, the forefoot stack of this feature adidas shoe is about the same as the average but much taller than the officially stated 15 mm.
![adidas terrex swift r 3 gtx forefoot stack 20415508 main](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-forefoot-stack-20415508-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 20.7 mm |
Average | 20.9 mm |
Drop
This leaves us with a significant heel-to-toe drop of 15.9 mm! A few millimeters taller than the average, it raises the heel notably higher above the toes.
This makes landings extra cushioned and protected while letting the forefoot bend more easily and feel the ground better for stability.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Drop](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-drop-20415512-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 15.9 mm |
Average | 10.5 mm |
Midsole softness
What's really nice about this feature adidas Terrex shoe is that despite its burly and stiff construction, its cushioning happens to be not as firm as in most other hiking shoes.
Using a durometer, we measured the shoe's foam softness at 26 HA. This makes the Swift R3 GTX 18% softer than the average!
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adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 26.0 HA |
Average | 27.5 HA |
Difference in midsole softness in cold
Given that this feature adidas shoe is intended for colder climates, it is nice to know that its cushioning doesn't turn into a rock in low temperatures.
Having kept the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes, we repeated the durometer measurement. At 30.5 HA, the foam only got as firm as most other hiking shoes are at room temperature.
Compared to other hiking shoes in our lab, the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner firmed up by 17.3% which is notably less than the average difference.
![adidas terrex swift r 3 gtx difference in midsole softness in cold 21296463 main](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-difference-in-midsole-softness-in-cold-21296463-main.webp)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 17.3% |
Average | 17.3% |
Insole thickness
The insole of this shoe has a standard amount of padding. Using a caliper to measure its thickness in the heel, we got 4.9 mm. This is exactly the same as the average.
What's noteworthy about this insole is its raised sidewalls which create a cup-like carrier for the foot.
![adidas terrex swift r 3 gtx insole thickness 20415517 main](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-insole-thickness-20415517-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 4.9 mm |
Average | 5.4 mm |
Stability
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Stability is truly phenomenal in the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner. In spite of its low-cut collar, the shoe actually feels a lot like a hiking boot!
Compared to other shoes in its weight category, this feature adidas shoe made us feel incredibly surefooted on tricky trails involving unpredictable rocks, roots, and other debris.
We also found that the Pro-Moderator technology (embedded into the sole on both sides) is an excellent foot stabilizer. It worked very effectively to prevent side-to-side movements of the foot which made our legs less fatigued at the end of the day.
Torsional rigidity
The shoe's exceptionally rigid build is the primary reason behind its stability. It is nearly impossible to twist the shoe and you have to put A LOT of effort into it.
Thus, we rated the torsional rigidity of the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner with the highest score of 5 out of 5.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 5 |
Average | 3.4 |
Heel counter stiffness
Contributing to secure heel hold is the shoe's stiff heel counter. On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the stiffest, we rated it as 4.
This helps to significantly minimize the wobbling of the heel and ankle.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 4 |
Average | 3.6 |
Midsole width in the forefoot
The platform of this feature adidas shoe is wide enough to provide plenty of landing surface.
In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured the sole at 114.5 mm. Blessing to the lateral outrigger, this is a few millimeters wider than average.
![adidas terrex swift r 3 gtx midsole width in the forefoot 20415518 main](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-forefoot-20415518-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 114.5 mm |
Average | 110.3 mm |
Midsole width in the heel
Back in the heel, the widest part comes in at 88.5 mm. This is a solid average for a hiking shoe.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Midsole width in the heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-heel-20415519-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 88.5 mm |
Average | 86.7 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
From our experience, the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner definitely feels on the stiff side. However, our lab test shows that it is not stiffer than the average.
According to our force gauge, it takes 34.1N to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. Just about the same as the average.
But because of the shoe's burly design and protective overlays, it actually feels rather stiff on the trail.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 34.1N |
Average | 29.4N |
Difference in stiffness in cold
Taking the shoe out on a chilly day, be prepared that it will become even more unforgiving. After 20 minutes in the freezer, it required 53.6N of force to bend the shoe instead of 34.1N.
This feature adidas hiking shoe got a whopping 57.4% stiffer in cold compared to room temperature! For reference, most shoes don't get past 50%.
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 57.4% |
Average | 29.6% |
Grip / Traction
Lug depth
The writing at the bottom of the shoe reads: "LUGS 4.5 MM." Indeed, we found this to be true based on our own caliper measurement.
The lugs are also well-spaced in the Swift R3 GTX, making it harder for mud to get stuck in between.
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adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 4.4 mm |
Average | 3.9 mm |
Size and fit
Toebox width at the widest part
Trying the shoe in our regular US size 9, we found that it runs larger and even a bit wider than expected.
In the widest part of the toebox, for example, we got a caliper measurement of 102.7 mm. This is nearly 4 mm wider than average!
However, there is also more space in front of the toes. This made the shoe less than ideal for descending as our toes would bump into the shoe's pretty hard toe bumper (but from the inside). Thus, we recommend going at least half a size smaller than your regular hiking shoe size.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Toebox width at the widest part](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-widest-part-20415520-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 102.7 mm |
Average | 100.6 mm |
adidas pushes the ozweego into modernity
The shoe's toebox has a slightly but not critically tapered shape.
Measuring its width around the big toe, we got 76 mm which is narrower than the average but not enough to call it narrow.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner feature adidas pushes the ozweego into modernity](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-big-toe-20415521-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 76.0 mm |
Average | 81.7 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
This feature adidas Terrex shoe uses a fully gusseted tongue to protect the interiors from water and debris.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Tongue: gusset type](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-tongue-gusset-type-20415522-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | Both sides (full) |
Comfort
Tongue padding
The tongue packs a pretty standard amount of padding for a hiking shoe. Measuring it with a caliper, we got 10.9 mm. This was more than enough to keep us warm, comfortable, and free from the lace pressure.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Tongue padding](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-tongue-padding-20415526-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | 10.9 mm |
Average | 9.5 mm |
Heel tab
A finger loop is attached at the back of the collar. It is large enough to fit an index finger and assist in getting the shoe on much faster.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Heel tab](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-heel-tab-20415525-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | Finger loop |
Removable insole
If you prefer to wear a custom insert in place of the default one, you have that option in the Swift R3 GTX.
![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Removable insole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-removable-insole-20415527-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | Yes |
Break-in period
Because of the shoe's overall stiff build, it takes more than one hike to fully break in the shoe. It also doesn't feel as comfy as some of the other lightweight speed-oriented hikers.
Do expect a more boot-like experience inside the feature adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner.
Misc
Reflective elements
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![Adidas feature adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner Reflective elements](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/37398/adidas-terrex-swift-r-3-gtx-reflective-elements-20415524-main.jpg)
adidas Camiseta Manga Corta Runner | No |