Product Price Weight (ounces) Waterproof Traction System Midsole Material Stack Height (mm) Toe Protection
Merrell SpeedArc Surge BOA® (59774W)
US
£121.55 14.35oz Merrell Quantum Grip rubber outsole FloatPro+ supercritical foam 38-30mm

Merrell SpeedArc Surge BOA® is a lightweight, fast-hiking shoe built for street-to-trail comfort, using FloatPro+ supercritical foam cushioning with a nylon FlexPlate for stability and energy return. It features a dual BOA Fit System for precise micro-adjustments and a Matryx upper for lightweight breathability and abrasion resistance. The Merrell Quantum Grip rubber outsole is designed for confidence on varied terrain.

★ Ideal for

For quiet, lightweight hiking across different surfaces, the FloatPro+ supercritical foam midsole and nylon FlexPlate provide cushioned, stable landings while the Merrell Quantum Grip rubber outsole grips both trail and city surfaces.

Teva Grandview Max Vent
US
£125.32 1 lb. 12.2 oz. Vibram Megagrip outsole EVA durable toe caps

The Teva Grandview Max Vent is a breathable hiking boot built with a durable mono mesh upper for hot, summer hikes. It uses Teva's Universal Heel Lock System (UHLS) and speed hooks to keep your foot secure and laces from coming untied, plus a LITE-COMF EVA midsole for cushioning. Traction comes from a Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole suitable for varied terrain.

★ Ideal for

For the quietest lightweight hiking shoes across different surfaces, the Grandview Max Vent is lightweight and uses a Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole for grip on wet and dry surfaces, helping you maintain steady footing with less slip noise from inconsistent traction.

On Cloudrock Low Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's
US
£136.75 332.4g Missiongrip rubber outsole Helion superfoam and Speedboard plate Toe cap and TPU mudguard

The On Cloudrock Low Waterproof is a low-cut, waterproof hiking shoe built for confidence on mixed terrain and single-day hikes. It uses a 100% waterproof membrane, a Helion superfoam midsole with an X-shaped Speedboard, and a Missiongrip rubber outsole for traction. It includes a toe cap and TPU mudguard for added protection.

★ Ideal for

With Missiongrip rubber outsole traction plus a toe cap and TPU mudguard, the Cloudrock Low WP is designed for mixed-terrain hiking where quiet, low-impact walking is needed across dirt and rocky/slick surfaces while staying lightweight (332.4g).

Merrell SpeedArc Surge BOA® (59772M)
US
£164.85 14.35oz Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber outsole FloatPro+™ supercritical foam 38-30mm

Merrell SpeedArc Surge BOA® is a fast-hiking sneaker built around Merrell's FloatPro+™ supercritical foam midsole and a full-length nylon FlexPlate™ for cushioning plus energy return. It uses a dual BOA® micro-adjustable fit system and a Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber outsole for traction across trail and city surfaces.

★ Ideal for

It suits the quietest lightweight hiking on different surfaces idea because it's described as lightweight (14.35oz per shoe) with cushioning/energy-return foam (FloatPro+™) and a Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber outsole for stable grip across varied terrain.