Best hiking sneakers for Tbilisi from May to September?

• Webpage on r/CampingGear
  • User asking for a hiking shoe that can be used for everyday wear around urban/pavement areas but is also suitable for the occasional hike in the great outdoors. Current shoe is Merrell Moab 2 which has worn down in just over a year. User is asking whether this is normal wear and tear or a quality issue.
  • Recommendations for max cushioned road running shoes such as Brooks Glycerin, Hoka Bondi, New Balance 1080.
  • Running/Walking/Hiking shoe cushion in midsole wears out long before the tread or before holes develop in the uppers.
  • Shoe stores specializing in running gear are highly recommended to help narrow down options as there are a plethora of options to choose from.
  • Synthetic hikers have a narrower profile or wider toe box.
  • If interested in Salomon Speedcross 5, make sure to get sizing with preferred socks and buy Gore-Tex version for wet weather.
  • Adidas with continental rubber soles are durable, with different models available for trail running or regular running.

• Best Overall Hiking Shoes: Altra Lone Peak 6 — Men’s & Women’s
  • Wide toe box, zero drop
  • Quick dry air mesh
  • Thru-hiking
• Best Budget Hiking Shoes: Merrell Moab 2 Ventilator Low — Men’s & Women’s
  • Suede leather and mesh
  • Day hikes
  • Durable, solid value
• Best Hiking Shoes for Style & Function: Danner Trail 2650 — Men’s & Women’s
  • Leather
  • Day hikes, dry summer adventures
  • Breathable, stylish
• Best Water Hiking Shoe: Astral TR1 Water Hiking Shoe — Men’s & Women’s
  • Ripstop 2-denier mesh with TPU overlays
  • Desert canyons, tropical trails, and trails with water crossings
  • Easy-draining and quick-drying
• Best Travel Hiking Shoes: Lems Trailhead Hiking Shoe — Men’s & Women’s
  • Microfiber and mesh
  • Adventure travel
  • Style and performance
• Best For Approaches: SCARPA Rapid — Men’s & Women’s
  • Nubuck, recycled polyester mesh, polyurethane overlays
  • Low-to-moderate mileage with lighter packs, scrambling across technical terrain
  • Fast, secure fit out of the box
• Best of the Rest
  • Hoka Speedgoat 5 — Men’s & Women’s
    • Vibram Megagrip and 5mm lugs
    • Thru-hiking
    • Durable, comfort over long haul.

• Subreddit: r/Ultralight
  • Post Title: “Recommend waterproof hiking shoes”
  • Posted 2 years ago
  • 14 points
  • User is looking for comfortable, grippy, and waterproof shoes under $250 for everyday use in the PNW
• Recommendation: Salomon X Ultra 3
  • Posted by a reddit user
  • Highly recommended for everyday use in PNW
  • Very comfortable
• Water-resistant socks: Sealskinz
  • Posted by a reddit user
  • Used for search and rescue (SAR)
  • Can be used with normal socks underneath
  • Keeps feet dry even with soaked boots
• Other shoe recommendations:
  • Adidas Terrex hiking trainers
    • Posted by a reddit user
    • Comfortable, light, and well-made
    • Has Gore-Tex
  • Altra Lone Peak Mids (waterproof version)
    • Posted by a reddit user
    • Good for wet conditions
    • Windproof
  • Mizuno trail runners with Gore-Tex (Ibuki 2)
    • Posted by a reddit user
    • Not hiking shoe durable on hard terrain
    • Cheap (around $50)
  • Lundhags boots (the shell version)
    • Posted by a reddit user
    • Soak leather in wax for no water to get through
    • No insulation so dries very quickly
    • Good for late fall/winter in Scandinavian mountains
• Some individuals do not recommend waterproof shoes
  • Posted by reddit users
  • Issue with waterproof boots in wet and muddy conditions
  • Ventilation is more important than waterproofness in most cases
  • Water-resistant socks are preferred over waterproof shoes
  • Tolerance and preference play a big role

• Best hiking sneakers for Tbilisi from May to September?
  • Reddit post discussing recommended Adidas Terrex models for hiking and city wear:
    • Terrex Free Hiker (mid ankle): Overkill for everyday city use and awkward with shorts.
      • Color might not be suitable for a mild formal use.
      • Gore-Tex version available, less ventilation.
      • Insanely comfortable.
      • Comes in all black.
      • Looks great with shorts.
      • Can go to places that have great city areas and good trails alike with one shoe.
      • Stay comfortable in all seasons, even in hot weather.
    • Terrex AX4 (low ankle): Good for small hiking, city walking, and trails.
      • Not good for usage on regular pavements.
      • Sole might eventually wear out.
      • Available in all black.
      • Stiff for city walking.
    • Terrex Speed Ultra Trail-Running Shoes (low ankle): Good for running and performance, not for city use.
      • Stiff around the ankle.
    • Other recommendations:
      • Leather boots if looking for a pair of shoes that could handle a fairly fancy dinner reservation.
      • Altra Lone Peaks or Superiors if cool with trying a zero drop shoe.
    • Gloves:
      • Hoka Speedgoat 5s: Might not have a comfortable fit.
    • Note: Choose the shoes that are most comfortable regardless of how many people recommend them.

• Reddit post asking how Adidas hiking shoes compare to other brands: “Best hiking sneakers for Tbilisi from May to September?”
  • Reddit users chiming in how they like their Adidas outdoor shoes for hiking and other activities
    • One user liking their Adidas Terrex Swift GTX shoes
    • Another user having a good experience with the Adidas AX2 shoes for general hiking
      • Wore them for 4-500 miles with a 30-pound pack and they held up well
      • Still uses them as dog walking shoes
    • Another user enjoying their Adidas trail running shoes
    • One user loving their old leather Adidas hiking shoes but the soles detached recently
    • Lastly, a user liking their Adidas GorTex AX/2 shoes without having any blister issues and the waterproofing holding up well.

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• Walking hiking sneakers reviewed:
  • Columbia Women’s Redmond V2 Waterproof Hiking Shoe - 9.8 score
  • JABASIC Women Hiking Shoes Breathable Mesh Athletic Outdoor Sneakers (Grey/Purple,8) - 9.8 score
  • Columbia mens Crestwood Hiking Shoe Breathable High Traction Grip - 9.6 score
  • New Balance womens Fuelcore Nergize V1 Sneaker - 9.2 score
  • Saucony Women’s Excursion TR12 Sneaker - 9 score
  • TFO Waterproof Hiking Shoes Men Non-Slip Lightweight Sneakers for Outdoor Trekking Walking Black - 9 score
  • KEEN womens Explore Waterproof Hiking Shoe - 8.8 score
  • WHITIN Women’s Minimalist Barefoot Shoes Zero Drop Sneakers Walking Trail Running Five Fingers Size 8.5 Wide Toe Box for Female Ladies Lightweight Minimal Sneakers Black Hiking Trekking Athletic 39 - 8.6 score
  • KEEN Men’s Targhee II Hiking Shoe - 8.6 score
  • adidas outdoor mens Terrex Ax3 Hiking Boot - 8.2 score
• The Columbia Women’s Redmond V2 Waterproof Hiking Shoe has Omni-TECH seam-sealed membrane bootie construction and Omni-GRIP non-marking traction rubber outsole.
• The JABASIC Women Hiking Shoes Breathable Mesh Athletic Outdoor Sneakers has a rubber outsole with anti-skid TPR patch design.
• The Columbia mens Crestwood Hiking Shoe has a nimble lace-up that integrates a combination of leather, mesh, and webbing.
• The New Balance womens Fuelcore Nergize V1 Sneaker has a REVlite midsole that delivers incredibly lightweight cushioning and provides a responsive ride.
• The Saucony Women’s Excursion TR12 Sneaker has GRID cushioning and a durable rubber outsole.
• The TFO Waterproof Hiking Shoes Men Non-Slip Lightweight Sneakers for Outdoor Trekking Walking Black has a 4th-generation FIRST-TEX waterproof and breathable membrane lining.
• The KEEN womens Explore Waterproof Hiking Shoe has a KEEN ALL-TERRAIN rubber outsole that provides high-traction grip in muddy environments and on rocky surfaces.
• The WHITIN Women’s Minimalist Barefoot Shoes Zero Drop Sneakers has a non-elevated sole for proper posture and balance and a wide toe box.
• The KEEN Men’s Targhee II Hiking Shoe has KEEN dry, a waterproof, breathable membrane, and a cushioned collar that reduces irritation and discomfort around the ankle.
• The adidas outdoor mens Terrex Ax3 Hiking Boot has a Continental Rubber outsole for an extraordinary grip even in wet conditions.

• Best hiking shoes for Tbilisi from May to September, according to a reddit thread on r/PNWhiking from 2 years ago, are trail-runners as boots are a myth and not recommended unless bought explicitly for rain or snow.
  • Trail runners are lighter and can dry out within 30 minutes of walking after floods.
  • If hiking in wet mud or snow, Gore-Tex is recommended.
  • For ankle support, Altra makes a mid-level boot.
  • Altras have wide soles that are great for people with wide feet but are not the most durable.
  • Hoka Ome Ones are also recommended for people with wide feet.
  • Salomon shoes may not fit well for people with wider feet.
  • LaSportiva highly recommended for hiking.
• Reviews of various brands of shoes:
  • Salomon Ultra 3 Low/mid GTX - very tight at the front
  • The North Face Hedgehog i/ii - none
  • Salomon X Raise GTX - none
  • Keen Targhee - everything seems good, but reviews aren’t looking good due to durability
  • Timberland - none
  • Altra Lone Peak 4.5 - started delaminating after 30 miles and foot started rolling due to separation in the sole
• Tips for selecting hiking shoes:
  • REI has a great return policy, but it can be expensive.
  • Outlet shoes may be cheaper, but usually don’t have a great return policy and may be more expensive in the long run.
  • It is better to try shoes in-store and have a professional recommend hiking shoes.
  • When buying shoes at REI, wait till they have their 20% off coupon for members.
• Other recommended brands:
  • Hoka Speedgoat
  • Brooks Cascadia

• Good hiking/travel shoes?
  • Reddit user recommends Adidas Terrex Ultraboost shoe as the best for one bagging travel, hikes, walking around the city and casual duties.
  • Reddit user with flat low volume feet recommends Adidas TERREX AX2 for its comfort, support, padding and excellent traction. The shoes are breathable and quick-drying making them ideal for hiking in dry weather.
  • Adidas Terrex Eastrail, Trailmaker and AX3 are suitable for lightweight day hikes with up and down hills in dry weather, and can be worn as casual shoes as well.
  • The Terrex Free Hikers come with Boost and are highly recommended, but they are expensive.
  • Gore Tex shoes tend to dry slowly once wet inside and are suitable for cold wet weather.
  • You don’t need high tops unless you cross streams or hike in an area with lots of roots and stones or carrying weight for ankle protection.

• Recommendations for hiking sneakers:
  • Brooks Ghost and Brooks Cascadia
    • Ghost - good cushioning for all day wear, good for plantar fasciitis
    • Cascadia - designed for trail running, used by someone for hiking in the Alps
  • Hoka sneakers - very lightweight and comfortable, breathable, several models available
    • Challenger - hybrid trail runner shoe that can also be worn on pavement
    • Bondi - great for travel, very supportive, not dressy
  • Danner Trail 2650 - dressy enough to wear to nice restaurants yet also good for hiking and walking all day
  • Morrell hiking shoes - waterproof, supportive, lighter than hiking boots
  • Arc’teryx Norvans - lightweight, great traction on soles, not waterproof, mostly for pavement and light hiking
  • Nike Air Zoom Pegasus - 100% waterproof, great grip, sleek black for dressier occasions
  • On Cloud Roger - comfortable, casual shoe that can go with most outfits, low maintenance if you get the all-leather Roger model
• Advice from redditors:
  • Bring a spare pair of comfortable shoes to swap out
  • Foot shape and support needs are unique to each individual, so get fitted for shoes
    • Brands that worked for some redditors: Saucony, NB, Altra
  • Consider limiting to 2 pairs of shoes for packing light: sandals and walking shoes

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