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La Sportiva Akyra II Bamboo Everglade La Sportiva Akyra II Bamboo Everglade Sale
  • Recommended price

    £139.11

    -25%

    £104.31

The La Sportiva Akyra II Bamboo Everglade is a high-performance hiking shoe, offering superior cushioning, excellent breathability, and exceptional grip for diverse trail conditions.

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  • La Sportiva Akyra II Bamboo Everglade
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  • 41.5
  • 42
  • 42.5
  • 43
  • 43.5
  • 44
  • 44.5
  • 45
  • 46
VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Overview VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Side Further reductions
  • Recommended price

    £152.16

    -42%

    £86.91

The VEJA Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire is a durable, eco-friendly fast hiking shoe, featuring superior ventilation, effective moisture management, and excellent grip on various terrains.

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  • VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Dekkan Women Eagle Calcaire Overview
Size
  • 37
  • 39
VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Fitz Roy Trek Shell Terra Black Overview VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Fitz Roy Trek Shell Terra Black Side Further reductions
  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -58%

    £65.25

The VEJA Fitz Roy Trek Shell Terra Black is an eco-friendly men's hiking shoe, designed for fast hiking, featuring a water-repellent finish, robust heel inserts, and a comfortable, cushioning midsole.

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  • VEJA Fast Hiking Shoes Fitz Roy Trek Shell Terra Black Overview
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  • 43
  • 44
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Aku Rocket Dfs Gore-Tex Ws Black Turquoise Aku Rocket Dfs Gore-Tex Ws Black Turquoise Sale
  • Recommended price

    £165.21

    -55%

    £73.86

The AKU Rocket Dfs Gtx Ws Black Turquoise women’s hiking shoe offers versatility and dynamism. It is perfect for Nordic walking or fast hiking.

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  • Aku Rocket Dfs Gore-Tex Ws Black Turquoise
  • Aku Rocket Dfs Gore-Tex Ws Dust pink Lila
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  • 7 (41)
Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Overview Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Side Sale
  • Recommended price

    £165.21

    -28%

    £117.36

The Scarpa Rush 2 GTX Moss Sulphur approach shoes are lightweight, waterproof and comfortable, ideal for hikers who survey all types of trails.

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  • Scarpa Fast Hiking Shoes Rush 2 Gore-Tex Moss Sulphur Overview
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  • 41
  • 42.5
  • 43
  • 43.5
  • 44
Salomon X Ultra 360 Magnet Black Pewter Salomon X Ultra 360 Magnet Black Pewter Sale
  • Recommended price

    £108.66

    -32%

    £73.86

The Salomon X Ultra 360 Magnet Black Pewter is a high-performance, eco-friendly speed hiking shoe, offering exceptional grip, stability, and shock absorption on all terrains.

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  • Salomon X Ultra 360 Magnet Black Pewter
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  • 8.5 (42 2/3)
  • 9.5 (44)
  • 10 (44 2/3)
  • 10.5 (45 1/3)
  • 11 (46)
  • 11.5 (46 2/3)
Lafuma Fast Access Dark Bronze Lafuma Fast Access Dark Bronze Further reductions
  • Recommended price

    £104.31

    -62%

    From £38.71

Comfortable, cushioned and high-performance, the Lafuma Fast Access Khaki men's shoe is a versatile model that's ideal for both hiking and trail running.

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  • Lafuma Fast Access Dark Bronze
Size
  • 9.5 (44)
Merrell Bravada 2 WP Wmn Charcoal Merrell Bravada 2 WP Wmn Charcoal Further reductions
  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -52%

    £57.42
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  • Merrell Bravada 2 WP Wmn Charcoal
Size
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
Lowa Fast Hiking Shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze Overview Lowa Fast Hiking Shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze Side Further reductions
  • Recommended price

    £139.11

    -34%

    £91.35

Lowa Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze are lightweight, waterproof hiking boots ideal for brisk walking.

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  • Lowa Fast Hiking Shoes Ferrox Gore-Tex Lo Graphite Bronze Overview
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  • 7.5 (41.5)
  • 8 (42)
  • 8.5 (42.5)
  • 9 (43.5)
  • 9.5 (44)
  • 10 (44.5)
  • 10.5 (45)
  • 11 (46)
  • 12 (47)
Aku Fast Hiking Shoes Flyrock Gore-Tex Wmn Light Grey Overview Aku Fast Hiking Shoes Flyrock Gore-Tex Wmn Light Grey Side Further reductions
  • Recommended price

    £156.51

    -50%

    £78.21

The Aku Flyrock Gtx Wmn Light Grey is a lightweight, robust, and waterproof speed hiking shoe for women, combining the practicality of quick lacing with optimal comfort.

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  • Aku Fast Hiking Shoes Flyrock Gore-Tex Wmn Light Grey Overview
Size
  • 4.5 (37.5)
  • 5 (38)
Lafuma
Merrell Speed Eco Wp Wmn Canton Merrell Speed Eco Wp Wmn Canton Sale
  • Recommended price

    £121.71

    -39%

    £73.95
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  • Merrell Speed Eco Wp Wmn Canton
  • Merrell Speed Eco Wp Wmn Pink Salt
Size
  • 38.5
adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Low Crywht Crywht Cblack adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Low Crywht Crywht Cblack Sale
  • Recommended price

    £147.81

    -29%

    £104.31

The Terrex Free Hiker 2 Low Crywht Crywht Cblack fast hiking shoes from adidas are lightweight and stable, with a breathable upper and BOOST soles for optimum cushioning.

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  • adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Low Crywht Crywht Cblack
  • adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Low Wonbei Cblack Seimor
Size
  • 42
  • 42 2/3
  • 43 1/3
  • 44 2/3
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What is fast hiking?

Fast hiking or speed hiking is at the crossroad between traditional hiking and trail running. Fast hiking simply consists of moving fast in a mountain environment, without running. A sport for everybody.


In addition to being a great occasion to push your limits on your favourite route, it can also be a good training for trail runners. It’s a way to complete long outings in the mountains, to acclimate the body to long distances. At the same time, it reduces the risk of trauma or injury, avoiding compromising a specific goal.

Between hiking and trail running, what is the most comfortable fast hiking shoe?

All fast hiking shoe models are equally comfortable. Nowadays, athletes have the privilege of being able to enjoy a vast choice of shoes designed by the biggest brands in the outdoor industry. It all depends on your criteria and expectations in terms of comfort and performance. It’s a matter of finding the right balance to pick a shoe that provides the strength and protection of a hiking model, while being as light as a trail running shoe.

Speed hiking shoes: the top 5 criterion for fast hikers

Cuff height

While most speed hiking shoes have a low cut cuff, some such as the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker are mid ankle boots. Its elastic upper effectively wraps the top of your ankle to spare your feet from debris that might ruin your outing. As fast hiking entails walking fast in a mountain environment, notably on rugged terrain, this type of model makes sense.


However, low cut shoes are generally lighter and provide great freedom of movement. Rands around the foot protect from impacts.


Grip

Lug height and shape are an indication of the type of shoe you’re looking at. The more aggressive the tread pattern, the more comfortable the shoe is on wet terrain and mud. On the other hand, shorter tighter lugs provide better grip on dry and hard ground!


Sole construction

Depending on the models, brands sometimes develop their own outsoles, with their own technologies. It’s the case of Merrel, that features a Quantum Grip rubber outsole (designed in house) on the Bravada 2. In other instances, brands can collaborate with specialists of the field such as Vibram, to design fast hiking shoes that offer traction on every terrain.

Comfort depends on the design and thickness of the mid sole and insole. Brands develop various foams for their speed hiking shoes. Softer and thicker soles aim at relieving the joints and protecting from trauma caused by rugged terrain, descents and long distances. On the other hand, thinner soles mean your feet are closer to the ground. They’re ideal to feel the terrain, be fast, aim for performance and speed.


Type of lacing

Fast hiking entails going fast on mountain trails. This inspired some brands to design a quick lacing system such as Millet on the Light Rush. This system saves you the time of tying your laces and eliminates the risk of them getting loose. Traditional laces, maybe more durable and stronger, retains the favour of most fast hikers looking for a rugged shoe.


Waterproofness

Today, waterproof membranes are meeting growing success. In wet conditions and muddy terrains, they keep your feet dry. However, using them in summer conditions is up for debate. Arguably, a waterproof shoe isn’t your do-it-all shoe. It’s best to use them only in poor weather, and rely on your regular fast hiking shoes the rest of the time.


Strength

The same as of soles, brands can equip their shoes with fabrics developed by specialised manufacturers. Among them, Matryx reinforced fabric guarantees superior weather and abrasion resistance to runners. It provides the strength you can expect from a hiking boot, while offering unmatched freedom of movement and being lightweight.


Drop

Mostly relevant for trail running shoes, it can be extended to speed hiking shoes. Drop indicates the height difference between the heel and forefoot. The higher the drop, the better the sole absorbs impacts at the heel, and you feel higher above the ground.

Adidas, Merrell, Millet or Salomon, the best gear at Glisshop

Don’t wait any longer to discover speed hiking shoes from the best brands of the outdoor industry at Glisshop. Our online store is packed with innovative products, ready to follow you on any trail and offering the best balance between comfort, weight, and performance. The equipment you need to enjoy nature in any season, no matter the weather conditions.