Hiking Shoes

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Hiking shoes are lower-cut than traditional hiking boots — no ankle cuff, lighter weight, and more freedom of movement. They suit experienced trampers on well-formed tracks, day walkers who don't carry heavy packs, and anyone who finds high boots restrictive. At Dwights, our hiking shoe range covers technical trail shoes, approach shoes, and lightweight day walkers from La Sportiva, Salewa, Merrell, Crispi, and Asolo. The Hiking Shoe Range at Dwights La Sportiva Hyper Gore-Tex: Technical waterproof trail shoe — aggressive outsole, GORE-TEX liner, suited to NZ off-track and technical terrain. The choice for experienced trampers moving fast on rough ground. La Sportiva TX4 Evo: Approach shoe — sticky FriXion rubber outsole, precise fit. For scrambling, approach hiking, and any mixed terrain between trail and rock. La Sportiva Boulder X / Boulder X Mid: Versatile trail shoe with Vibram outsole — the mid-cut version adds some ankle structure while keeping the weight down. La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX: Low-to-mid cut mountain shoe — GORE-TEX, Vibram Evo outsole, suited to demanding NZ trails. Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite (low-cut): Italian-made waterproof trail shoe with Vibram outsole — technical, precise fit, suited to experienced trampers on demanding terrain. Salewa Alp Trainer 2 (low-cut): Lighter and more agile than the Mountain Trainer — for faster-moving trampers and day walks on well-formed tracks. Merrell Moab 3 Waterproof: Reliable waterproof day walking shoe — M Select DRY membrane, Vibram TC5+ outsole. Available in regular and wide fit for mens and womens. A practical, approachable option for walkers upgrading from non-waterproof footwear. Hiking Shoe Brands at Dwights Dwights stocks hiking shoes from La Sportiva and Hi-Tec — covering performance trail footwear through to accessible everyday hiking options. La Sportiva trail runners double as technical hiking shoes on well-formed tracks. La Sportiva: The Bushido III (mens) and Bushido III (womens) are La Sport