From the moment we put them on, the Adidas Terrex shoes felt stiffer compared to the other hiking shoes we tried. When worn on its own, the Swift's synthetic and cloth top is unyielding, and we discovered that the ankle collar gave the foot great support. 2. Withstanding submersion in water

High-quality materials are used in Adidas TERREX items to ensure you are ready for any weather. GORE-TEX®, for example, is both waterproof and breathable, making it excellent for long journeys. Polartec Alpha also performs well in terms of moisture control and breathability, ensuring that you keep warm without overheating.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).

There is a sustainable AX4 variant, and it's called the Adidas Terrex AX4 Primegreen. It comes with an upper made with 50% recycled materials. Complete lab-specs overview Chevron lugs. Its outsole now comes with chevron lugs. These revamped protrusions grant extra bite on soft-soiled terrain (think gravel and scree, particularly on ascents). We discovered that the fourth iteration in the Terrex AX series comes with improvements over to its predecessor, the Terrex AX3. Here is what has changed: The unique mesh and synthetic materials of the TERREX shoe range contribute to a comfortable foot environment. Perspiration is routed away, to ensure a dry and comfortable shoe even after hours of jogging. Both adiPRENE® and TORSION® provide extra heel or midfoot stability, for traction on all types of surfaces. Even after many hours of exertion, the EVA midsole softly cushions every step. Final verdictThe Terrex AX4 is surprisingly comfortable for the price, combining reasonable cushion, firmness, and flexibility with a reliable lacing system.

More overlay coverage. The Adidas Terrex AX4 now comes with mudguards. Their presence delivers extra abrasion protection and more splash resistance.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. We thought that the insole was the evidence of cost-cutting in the shoe. But the good news is that it is removable and you can easily replace it with any other insole of your choice. The lower price comes with some durability concerns, including lots of exposed stitching on the upper and a thinner, cheaper insole. 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).