Adidas Shoes for Trekking
Trekking demands footwear that grips slippery stone, shrugs off sudden downpours, and keeps feet happy hour after hour. Adidas’ Terrex line rises to the challenge with Continental™ rubber outsoles, GORE-TEX and RAIN.RDY options, and just-right cushioning. Below you’ll find ten highly-rated choices—each modest in style and rugged in spirit—ranked by how many key trekking criteria they nail.
1. adidas Terrex AX3 Hiking Shoes
Neutral colors, a low profile, and a mesh-and-synthetic upper make the AX3 easy to pair with modest trek outfits while still delivering legendary Continental™ traction. Over eleven thousand reviewers praise its day-long comfort without the bulk of a boot.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✓Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✓Breathability
- ✗Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✓Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 9/10
2. adidas Terrex AX4 Mid GORE-TEX
If you like a little more coverage without switching to a full boot, the AX4 Mid GTX is the sweet spot. Reviewers highlight its supportive collar and dry-feet guarantee while keeping weight reasonable.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✗Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✓Breathability
- ✓Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✓Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 9/10
3. adidas Terrex AX4 Hiking Shoes
The AX4 hits a value sweet-spot: lighter than a boot yet tougher than a runner. Its understated design suits modest wardrobes, and more than a thousand owners applaud its sure-footed feel straight from the box.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✓Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✓Breathability
- ✗Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✓Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 9/10
4. adidas Terrex Swift R3 GORE-TEX
Designed for fast missions on mixed trails, the Swift R3 GTX marries running-shoe energy return with boot-like protection. Trekkers note the robust toe-cap and sticky Continental™ rubber that keeps them upright on slick slabs.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✗Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✗Breathability
- ✗Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✓Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 8/10
5. adidas Terrex Anylander Mid RAIN.RDY
For folks who trek in rainy forests, the Anylander’s RAIN.RDY membrane keeps socks dry while the muted olive colorway pairs well with earth-tone hiking skirts or trousers. Garden-center staff and hikers alike rave about its mud-shedding sole.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✓Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✗Breathability
- ✓Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✗Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 8/10
6. adidas Terrex Eastrail 2 GORE-TEX
The Eastrail 2 GTX aims at entry-level trekkers who still want sealed seams and confident grip. Its understated black-and-grey upper keeps the look modest, while the price tag often slides well under similar GTX rivals.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✓Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✗Breathability
- ✗Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✓Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 8/10
7. adidas Terrex Skychaser XT GORE-TEX (Women)
Built for alpine scrambles, the women’s Skychaser XT GTX offers a rock-protective plate and snug heel cup that women reviewers celebrate. The dark navy palette keeps things simple for modest wardrobes.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✗Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✗Breathability
- ✓Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✗Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 8/10
8. adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2.0 GORE-TEX
This sneaker-boot blends BOOST™ cushioning with full-length waterproofing. Fans love the sock-like collar that slips smoothly under modest hiking pants, though the premium price trims its value score.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✗Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✗Breathability
- ✓Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✗Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 7/10
9. adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2 GORE-TEX
Trail-running DNA means this pick stays light on multi-day treks. Continental™ lugs grab wet roots, though the racing silhouette offers less ankle structure for heavy packs.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✓Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✓Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✗Breathability
- ✗Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✗Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 7/10
10. adidas Terrex Trailmaker 2.0 Hiking Shoes
The Trailmaker 2.0 caters to hikers who want running-shoe comfort during easier treks. It’s breathable and light, though it lacks a waterproof layer and deep-pack ankle support.
- ✓Traction and grip
- ✗Waterproofing
- ✓Durability
- ✓Fit and comfort
- ✓Weight
- ✓Cushioning
- ✓Breathability
- ✗Ankle support
- ✓Outsole for varied terrain
- ✗Affordability vs performance
Overall Score: 7/10