The best summer hiking shoes 2024

We are in the best time of the year to enjoy outdoor sports and trekking is undoubtedly one of the sports activities par excellence in the summer. It's time to make our plans for these summer vacations and, if we plan to do some trekking or mountain routes you can not miss this article.

The 12 best hiking shoes 2024

Once we have decided the trekking or the excursion that we are going to trek a very important doubt comes to us .... What are the best hiking shoes for walking this summer? There are many queries that we are receiving about this topic and the selection that we present below, surely, will clear more than one doubt, let's go to it!

As we always defend in RUNNEA, choosing the right footwear for the sport we are going to practice will be synonymous with success. Well, if there is something that characterizes the hiking shoes that we analyze in the following lines it is that they offer a perfect balance between protection and breathability to enjoy our summer excursions with the maximum guarantees possible.

Thus, as specialists in sports footwear, at RUNNEA we offer you the three basic requirements to buy good hiking shoes:

• Sole with good grip: the soles of hiking shoes should have a lug design or deep grooves that provide excellent traction and grip on different types of surfaces such as rocky, muddy or slippery trails. This will help you maintain stability and prevent slipping.
• Breathable and waterproof materials: it is important that the shoes are made of materials that allow the foot to breathe to avoid the accumulation of moisture and sweat, but at the same time are waterproof. Waterproof membranes such as Gore-Tex protect from rain and puddles, while breathable materials such as mesh keep feet dry.
• Adequate support and cushioning: hiking shoes should provide good ankle support, especially on uneven terrain, and have an insole and midsole with sufficient cushioning to absorb shock and prevent foot and joint fatigue during long hikes.

In addition to these three key aspects, it is also advisable to consider a good fit and overall comfort to fit your feet well and prevent blisters or chafing.

Top 10 best hiking shoes for summer walking

When the temperatures rise and the weather is warmer, our desire to go out and enjoy, the outdoors, nature and its landscapes increases. The hiking shoes for men and women that we present in the following lines will allow you to make the most of your summer excursions.

1. Adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex
2. ASICS Gel Venture 9
3. New Balance Tektrel
4. HOKA Anacapa Breeze Low
5. Puma Explore NITRO
6. Merrell Moab Speed 2
7. Salomon XA PRO 3D V9
8. Salomon Elixir Activ
9. The North Face Vectiv Exploris 2
10. Adidas Trailmaker 2

Adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex

These hiking shoes, the adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex, which are already in their fourth edition, have a modified design in order to launch a shoe with a more attractive design, but maintaining the same technology as their predecessor. The most significant change in terms of structure is a less pronounced arch and a groove in the central part of the sole, giving these Terrex AX4 a greater flexibility.

ASICS Gel Venture 9

The ASICS Gel Venture 9 is a trail running shoe that we can use perfectly in our trekking outings in the mountains thanks to its great versatility. This latest version incorporates substantial improvements that make it gain much more stability and protection.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 10 mm
• Pace: Low, Medium
• Weight: 252 gr

New Balance Tektrel

If what you like is to combine running with walking in the mountains, the new New Balance Tektrel is one of the candidates as it is a hiking shoe that incorporates some technologies present in trail shoes of the American brand.

HOKA Anacapa Breeze Low

The HOKA Anacapa Breeze Low is a hiking shoe that perfectly combines sustainability (thanks to the recycled materials it uses) and the quality of the materials (which characterizes the brand's models). These shoes are recommended for use during the hottest periods of the year.

Puma Explore NITRO

The PUMA Explore Nitro is a hiking shoe that stands out for its good cushioning, comfort and good grip of the sole to use perfectly during our mountain routes. There is also a Gore-Tex and mid-top version for added protection.

Merrell Moab Speed 2

The Merrell Moab Speed 2 is one of the most popular hiking shoes of the American brand because it stands out for its great comfort and versatility, in addition, this latest version incorporates the latest innovations and technologies to delight lovers of hiking.

Salomon XA PRO 3D V9

One of the most emblematic models of the brand is back with the presentation of the Salomon XA PRO 3D V9, a hiking shoe designed to face our most demanding and complete trekking outings.

Salomon Elixir Activ

The Salomon Elixir Activ is a new hiking shoe from the Annecy brand that perfectly combines comfort with the support and stability necessary for our mountain routes, also has some of the most outstanding technologies developed by the brand.

The North Face Vectiv Exploris 2

The new hiking shoe The North Face Vectiv Exploris II is a hiking shoe with the spirit of trail running shoe but with leather finishes that bring a quality to a shoe designed for long excursions in the mountains.It features innovative Vectiv shoe technology combining an ultra-lightweight stabilizing support plate, a rockered midsole geometry and SurfaceCTRL grip to boost energy with every step.

Adidas Trailmaker 2

The adidas Trailmaker 2 is a hiking shoe that adapts to a wide profile of athletes because it stands out for its versatility. It is a shoe that gives us the comfort of a trail running shoe and the traction and durability of a hiking shoe.