<p>I invite you to do the same. Thanks to the cultural movement gorpcore (it’s not <em>dead</em> TikTok and high-fashion just moved on), brands are making hiking sneakers that look cool in urban environments. <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/a37949840/salomon-xt-6-advanced-sneakers-review-endorsement/” target=”_blank”>Salomon’s XT-6</a> were the original example. But now you have the <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a46413931/adidas-terrex-free-hiker-review/” target=”_blank”>Adidas Terrex</a> line, an new model from <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a46413931/adidas-terrex-free-hiker-review/” target=”_blank”>Arc’teryx</a>, and all sorts of cottage outdoors-fashion options. No matter where you pick from, one of these 11 best hiking sneakers will serve you well.</p>” data-next-head/>
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Best Everyday Casual Hiking Sneaker
Salomon XT-6 Trail Running Shoes
Pros
- Excellent for wearing in the rain
- On trend
Cons
- Quick lace takes some getting used to
- Not a super soft upper
Salomon’s XT-6 just keeps on delivering. They’re lightweight, waterproof, and have an easy quick-lace design.
“The XT-6 is built for performance, sure, but it also happens to be built to downright electrify your vibe,” says our style director, Jonathan Evans. “Taken out of the context of trail running, it becomes a piece that can work with any fit, whether your personal style leans more low-key (try it with washed-out jeans, a boxy tee, and a light jacket for an advanced riff on normcore) or more fashion-forward (cropped black trousers, a crisp white shirt, and an oversized black blazer sounds just right).”
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