adidas Men's Terrex Ax4 GTX Sneaker

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Even for running, whether on trails or on the road, we adored the pair. The shoe's sustainable sibling The lower price comes with some durability concerns, including lots of exposed stitching on the upper and a thinner, cheaper insole. 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. Re-engineered heel brake. The Terrex AX4's heel brake has been redesigned and provides virtually the same level of skid resistance on loose terrain but with better mud-shedding capabilities. 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

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 gripYou 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. The shoe's rubber compound is also slightly softer than average, which subtracts from the shoe's abrasion resistance as well. 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. 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

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. More overlay coverage. The Adidas Terrex AX4 now comes with mudguards. Their presence delivers extra abrasion protection and more splash resistance. The Terrex AX4 is surprisingly comfortable for the price, combining reasonable cushion, firmness, and flexibility with a reliable lacing system.

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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).