Many commented on the size, recommending fellow buyers consider a half or full-size up. One user commented, “these shoes would be suitable for climbing a mountain,” and praised their “rugged toughness”, while another loved the sturdy base. In its widest part, the shoe's forefoot is 102.1 mm. This is 3.2 mm wider than the average 98.9 mm among hiking shoes. At 379 g or 13.4 oz per shoe, the Adidas Terrex AX4 is among the lightest trail shoes in circulation (FYI: in hiking, low-top shoes weighing 450g (15.9 oz) or less are considered light). Thanks to a tried and reliable Gore-Tex textile lining, these hiking shoes are waterproof. Although they only have a flood height of 3 inches, they keep water out of your shoes when crossing shallow creeks and muddy pathways. 3. Traction

Adidas indeed uses a very thin insole for the Terrex AX4. It is only 2.6 mm in the heel as opposed to the average of 5.3 mm. This Adidas shoe also does not get as narrow towards the toes as most other hiking shoes do (it remains 15% wider to be exact). Adidas markets these shoes as offering a “lightweight trail running feel with the stability of a hiking shoe ”. We wanted them to feel as light as a feather, but unfortunately, they’re a touch heavier duty than anticipated.The lower price comes with some durability concerns, including lots of exposed stitching on the upper and a thinner, cheaper insole.

We also adore the Terrex AX4's amazing traction. We never slipped an inch in this hiker, and we were able to walk and run on grass without ever slipping. We also established that it provides a perfect grip on slippery conditions, including muddy inclines and mulchy banks. You need only glance at particular models of hiking shoes to know it’s going to be a painful few months breaking them in, but that’s not the case with the Adidas Terrex AX4 GORE-TEX hiking shoes; they’re comfortable from the get-go. Even for running, whether on trails or on the road, we adored the pair. The shoe's sustainable sibling On a positive note, the shoe's toebox offers plenty of toe space as long as you have the right size length-wise. The standard for pliability meets rigidity has been set. The AVA midsole adds support and stability through your foot so your foot still feels adequately encased without the fear of dodgy rolled ankles.The Terrex AX4 is surprisingly comfortable for the price, combining reasonable cushion, firmness, and flexibility with a reliable lacing system. But do take into account that the Terrex AX4 will get stiffer in low temperatures. After 20 minutes in the freezer, it got 66% stiffer while hiking shoes on average only lose flexibility by 46%. The Terrex AX4's monster grip