Which brands offer the best value in lightweight hiking shoes?
This page compares 3 brands with verified specifications and prices. Top options include La Sportiva La Sportiva Prodigio 2, Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoes, On Cloudhorizon 2 Hiking Shoes. Prices range from £93 to £126. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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La Sportiva La Sportiva Prodigio 2
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£125.50 ≈ | 265 g | — | FriXion® XT 2.0 dual-compound outsole | XFlow™ EVA+NITRO with PU-coated FlowFilm™ | 34mm heel / 28mm forefoot | thermo-formed toe cap |
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The La Sportiva Prodigio 2 is a lightweight, high-cushion trail running shoe built around an XFlow™ nitrogen-infused EVA midsole for cushioning and energy return. It uses a dual-compound FriXion® XT 2.0 outsole with 4mm Laspo™ lugs for grip across mixed terrain, plus a thermo-formed toe cap for protection. It suits fast trail days and long-distance efforts where you want cushioning without giving up responsiveness and traction. ★ Ideal forFor lightweight hiking shoes value, it delivers a low 34mm/28mm stack with a 265 g weight while still using FriXion® XT 2.0 dual-compound traction and an XFlow™ EVA+NITRO midsole for protection and energy return.
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Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoes
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£107.05 ≈ | 460g per shoe | ✗ | Vibram TC5+ outsole with 5mm lugs | Super Rebound Compound | 20.5mm toe to 31.7mm heel | Protective abrasion-resistant rubber toe cap |
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The Merrell Moab 3 is a comfortable, all-purpose hiking shoe with a Vibram TC5+ outsole, cushioned Super Rebound Compound midsole, and protective rubber toe cap. Its non-waterproof design suits casual hikers and day hikers who prioritize comfort, durability, and reliable traction in dry conditions. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value for lightweight hiking shoes with a 460g per-shoe weight, durable Vibram TC5+ traction, cushioned midsole, and protective toe cap at a relatively accessible price. |
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On Cloudhorizon 2 Hiking Shoes
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£92.97 ≈ | 1 lb 4.3 oz women's; 1 lb 9.6 oz men's | ✗ | Missiongrip rubber outsole with 4mm chevron lugs | Helion superfoam with CloudTec Phase technology | — | Protective rand around the toe and sidewalls |
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The Cloudhorizon 2 is a lightweight hiking shoe with maximum cushioning from Helion superfoam and CloudTec Phase technology. Its Missiongrip outsole and protective toe rand suit travel, everyday wear, and easy to moderate hikes, though it is less suited to technical terrain. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value for lightweight hiking because the men's pair weighs 1 lb 9.6 oz and combines Helion cushioning, CloudTec Phase technology, Missiongrip traction, and a protective toe rand in a versatile hiking shoe. |
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