Choosing a pair of sneakers goes beyond style. Many are designed for certain sports, others simply for lifestyle, but the ones that need the most development are those that are built for “all terrain”. Trekking, walks, climbs. Adherence is not the only thing that matters, but the resistance of the materials, comfort and how the shoe adapts to different terrains are the key.
We reviewed a top-of-the-range model in this regard. This is the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Gore-Tex. With a price of 199,990 in the Chilean market, something like just under 200 USD, We will show you why a shoe can achieve that value: the key is its design, materials and technology.
You will have the soles of a 4×4 vehicle
The adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 GORE-TEX shoe brings comfort and confidence to your outdoor adventures. The breathable GORE-TEX membrane and Continental™ rubber compound sole allow you to enjoy yourself to the fullest in any weather condition. You won’t get your feet wet and the grip will be like that of a 4×4 vehicle: don’t forget that Continental makes high quality tires. That technology will now be at your feet.
This certainly gives what Adidas calls “optimal grip”, excellent traction on steep terrain. Over a weekend, We put them to the test in the Quebrada de Macul. Although the trails in this park are very well marked and it is safe, when descending from the route there were areas of loose stone. How to achieve safety with these shoes? It was enough to put pressure on the feet, trusting the adherence of the sole and there was no fall. It was like having a tool in your feet.
Boost cushioning
The cushioning of these shoes are also of high quality. When walking with them on flat terrain (the street, your house), it feels like you are walking on a ball of cotton, you feel “the return” when walking and although at first it may feel a bit strange, it is very comfortable. Already on “different” terrain, the Boost cushioning “returns” that energy to you. As you step, you feel how this shoe’s cushioning returns momentum, generating a smooth walk, even on rocky terrain.
The shoe features classic heavy-duty lacing, an abrasion-resistant mesh upper with a molded toe box, and external heel stabilizer. The resistance of the materials looks promising, something that can be measured after a couple of years of use, but the shoe promises.
adventure and security
Not only is it about you going and daring to connect more with nature with these Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Gore-Tex, but the shoe itself has a green commitment: the upper contains at least 50% recycled material. This iconic shoe, as we already mentioned, with a GORE-TEX lining, EVA stabilization structure, BOOST midsole and Continental™ Rubber outsole, is made for a lifetime of adventures..
Not a minor fact: its high heel design gives you greater grip and security. Especially for those people who suffer (we suffer) sprained heels more frequently than others, With these shoes you will feel safe.