adidas Men's Terrex Ax3 Nordic Walking Shoes

I typically go hiking once a week and for a while had just been using tennis shoes with memory foam in the bottom. However the more experienced I became the longer and more rugged my hikes became. After doing a 12 mile hike and getting several blisters on my feet and dealing with constant slippage on the trail I needed a change.After having worn these for 2 months I can honestly say these Addidas hiking shoes have revolutionized how my feet should feel at the end of a days hike. I get incredible traction on different trails. Especially when going down hill or on patches of loose gravel. I also haven't gotten a single blister on my feet since wearing these and have gone on 2, 15 mile hikes.On a side note I personally enjoy the small orange accents from the inside of the shoes sole. I like orange as a color and typically most products will over power shoes with it making them annoyingly bright orange, but these offer a satisfying accent that i and my hiking partners find very stylish.I'm not sure how long these will last but after 2 months of regular hiking there are no tears, signs of wear, or chipping in the bottom traction. I expect at the current rate to get a year out of them if not more. Furthermore I would recommend these to anyone who is doing regular hiking and looking for great value for money shoe without needing to spending over $100 on steel toed or spiked hoking shoes.

Good shoes, lasted about 4 years of turf, terrain hikes. Had to put them to rest a couple years ago. Overall great shoes for any type of hiking. Whatever shoe you get, I hope you enjoy your adventures they take you on!

I usually hike in my old running shoes, but was getting some foot pain ahead of a long overnight hike. I was back and forth between hiking boots or hiking shoes - and opted for these. I didn't like not feeling the ground beneath my feet with boots, or that clunky feeling that accompanies them.I wear a 12 usually, and read the reviews to order them a 1/2 side up. The 12.5s are plenty big enough - they give my feet about a thumbs-worth of distance between my toes and the inside of the shoes. But they're definitely not too big - so I'd say they fit perfectly.They are heavier than I expected, but they're sharp looking. Way more supportive than I would have predicted. Great grip too.The only complaint is that the heel area seems a bit large. From the midfoot to the toes, these things are money. The heel just feels a little big. It didn't affect me much - you only notice it give up steep climbs. It didn't create uncomfortable rubbing, but I only took them out for about five miles.Overall, I like them. Really affordable, sharp, and way more support than your average running shoe. So my foot feels better already. While I'm sure they're not as clunky as boots, they still carry some beef with them, and they have a wide heel area.

Great design, nice material, seems durable, let's see on long term. They need a bit of a break in period, the soles are a bit stiff, but after a while they are very comfortable even on sturdy surfaces.

Great shoe. It really compliments what you’re wearing. In my case they go great with my uniform. Even when I wear my polo and khaki uniform. Overall comfort is also a must have. Supports flat feet too. I even added a shine to my tips. Thanks Amazon for carrying a universal shoe like this

i usually wear a 12, after reading the reviews that these run small, i'm glad i ordered the 13. these are great shoes that i can do everything with. built well, traction is great and i can wear them all day with out a problem.

I am walking all day on uneven surfaces, mudd, grass, dirt, and whatever is outside. On a average I will walk around 30-40 miles a week for work. Their light weight is appriciated for the long hauls. These supply exceptional traction needed in mud, dirt, grass, and pavement. The sole has outlasted the tread at this point and that is pretty amazing for a shoe in my line of work. I have plantar fasciitis and these have not broken down like other shoes have and I'm impressed.At first they were water resistant so I am now replacing them with the gortex version. Wet grass and mud can soak up your socks making the day a little less comfortable.These have lasted me 8 months, 2 months longer than most of the other shoes I've used. The tread is worn down, the toe box crease is torn, and an adidas stripe is about to fall off.As long as Adidas makes this shoe in will be purchasing it for work. If you are an avid hiker you will not be disappointed. If I were to pick a big out shoe in an area without snow these would be 1st on the list for me.

Just received the shoes and tried them on in the house just to get a feel for it. Will update later down the road but these are my first impressions:1) I used to own the AX2 in size 9 and they fit perfectly. I purchased these in size 9 and they also fit, which is a plus that there’s hardly any deviation in size.2) Like other folks are saying, the heel feels kinda loose no matter how tight you tie your shoes. This is concerning, so I’ll have to see how well it holds by the next update.3) There’s hardly much for cushioning or arch support. If I recall correctly, my AX2 shoes were comfy to wear regarding arch and cushioning. These however you will have to buy different insoles to match your arch unless you have flat feet, but even then you may need to buy new insoles to deal with the fact the factory insole doesn’t have much in means of cushioning.4) For those coming from Salomon shoes (I wear men’s size 8.5 for Salomons) I would recommend getting a half size larger, hence why I bought size 9 for adidas.Compared to the Salomon Speedcross 4 which is the pair of shoes I’m replacing, I like the fact they fit my wide feet without a break-in period and the treads actually feel like they have good traction. However I don’t like the lack of arch support or cushioning which the Salomon speedcross has.Hopefully I’ll remember to update