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We tested several Adidas hiking boots in the lab and on the trail in our search for the best overall hiking boot. The stylish Solebox x adidas Consortium Torsion Allegra EQT came out on top for its comfortable cushioning underfoot, incredible featherweight, and grippy outsole.

The comfort factor of these boots is striking from day one. We didn’t need any wear-in time, and our feet felt coddled on our test hikes. In the lab, we pressed a durometer to the midsole to put a number to that cushy feeling. We found the midsole to be one of the softest we have tested, at 21 HA, compared to the average of 29 HA. The all-day comfort of these boots now makes total sense!

The Ultraboost foam midsole plays a large part in keeping the weight down in the Terrex Free Hiker. The boots didn’t weigh us down in the slightest, and our feet flew along the trail. Back in the lab, we weighed them at 13.8 oz (393g). Almost unbelievable since the average hiking boot weighs 18.3 oz (519g)! A boot this light doesn’t tire our feet out, and we have more energy to spare at the end of a long day.

The Terrex Free Hiker displayed phenomenal grip on our hikes and had no trouble on loose gravel, wet grass, or polished rock. We counted 57 lugs on the outsole, each measuring 4.8 mm deep. We found the lugs to be well-spaced, meaning they shed sticky mud quickly. At 7.34 mm, the durable Continental outsole is thicker than average. The outsole showed little discernible wear after our rigorous test hikes, and we trust them to last!

Despite including features intended to stabilize our feet, the knitted upper of the Solebox x adidas Consortium Torsion Allegra EQT misses the mark when it comes to ankle support. For this reason, we don’t recommend it to hikers who will be exploring beyond well-groomed trails.

The Terrex Free Hiker GTX’s main strength lies in its versatility. It works well for those who want a light hiking boot for more casual or fast-paced half or full-day expeditions. It will appeal to city dwellers and workers who are on their feet all day and value comfort without the need for too much additional support or protection. The lightweight construction also makes it an appealing choice for traveling.

“Stirring” may be the most accurate word to describe the Terrex Swift R3 Mid GTX. Yes, gearing up with this fantastic Adidas piece means giving your trail adventures fresh excitement, meaning secure and powerful strides minus the unwanted bulkiness. Almost a perfect hiking boot, the Terrex Swift R3 Mid GTX has aces up its sleeves that you can take advantage of wherever on the trail.

Sticky, supple, and stylish—this is the Terrex Free Hiker XPL from Adidas in a nutshell. It gets down to business on day one, enveloping the foot in pure comfort as you crush mile after mile with a level of grip that even snowed-up trails will bow down to. Slipping into it is not the swiftest, yes, but once you get it laced up, it's all hiking greatness from there.