adidas Men's Terrex Swift R2

these are really great very sturdy feeling , not the as comfortable as their brother the ax2 but better grip on the soles, and still fairly comfortable , more sturdy , they have a hard shell type material , where as the ax 2 is much more pliablethe gortex is noticeably warm , haven't been in wet or rain yet . they are just slightly looser then the ax2 fit , a bit stiffer in the upper , but over all very similarthe elastic tag that keeps the speed laces in place is nice and should be on every pair of shoe in modern times . or a lace locker like the solomon has .over all great you will love them for hiking , if you want a little more casual shoe and want to save some money the ax2 will do you great , if you want something a little more sturdy and warm with the gortex go with the r2i get the sense that adidas stooped making the r2 and the ax2 versions , and i like them more then the newer versions so i will probably stock up on both .

These are by far the best hiking shoe I've ever worn. Now let me make one thing clear from the start, I'm not a hiker and these shoes are about a week old, so I can't speak to their toughness and durability for hiking and I can't credibly say really anything about the shoes long term. With that said, what I can say is that they are incredibly comfortable and have a great look. The soles are not too ridged and have just the right amount of flex, not to mention the Continental rubber really grip in wet weather, that's one reason I prefer hiking shoes for the winter. The Gortex lining is also another reason I like hiking shoes. They are also extremely lightweight especially for hiking shoes which makes them a joy to walk in. So for me these shoes check all my boxes, 1) extremely comfortable 2) ridged yet flexible sole 3) non-skid tread/sole (not just a marketing ploy) 4) waterproof 5) they look really good. If I had one complaint it would be about the lacing system. I generally like the Bungie style lacing system except for the way Adidas has you pull forward the lacing mechanism to tuck under the front lace to secure it. It's somewhat awkward to do even with a small pull tab on the lace and if you don't shorten the laces, the lace draw tab bounces up on the toe area every time you walk. Shortening the laces fixes that issue but you have to first take apart the mechanism, make the cuts, put it back together and kinda hope you didn't cut them too short. Compared to the way Salomon does theirs with a small flap under the tongue (I believe they call it a "lace garage") to tuck everything under it just seems to me they could have done something similar. But in fairness, you just have to make the adjustment once and you are good to go. The bottom line is except for my minor lace issue these are really great shoes.

This is my fourth pair of adidas Terrex Swift shoes. I love the fit, durability, tread, and bungee lace. Perfect for dry desert environments. I bought my first pair about ten years ago, and other than super-gluing one part of tread back to the shoe, they are still going strong.

The Adidas Men's Terrex Swift R2 Gore-tex Hiking Boot is a style that fits my feet good and I like the style look. I like this particular foot tread. I also like the sock design with the tongue sewn in. I am not a big fan of the lacing system they put on this shoe but at least regular shoe laces can be used if/when necessary. Gortex is a good idea for hiking to keep your feet dry from surrounding moisture. Note that these are hiking boots/shoes and not walking shoes since these have a stiff shank in the sole.

This is the 3rd pair of Terrex I've owned over the various generations of them and they continue to impress. Within the first mile or so, the shoes had softened perfectly to my feet and have continued to get better and better. I won't walk in anything else now that I have this pair. I was previously using hokia aria and salomon trail shoes which provided decent comfort but they are nothing compared to the Terrex. I can easily walk 5 or 6 miles without any aches or pains, 4 or 5 times per week lost in an audio book.

I’ve been a fan of low top trail hiking shoes for over 20 years. Tried just about every brand in that time. As a carpenter, I wear them every day at work, on my feet, climbing ladders & scaffolding, carrying loads.After wearing the Adidas Terrex Swift For well over a month now (at work, around town & on the trail), I can confidently say they are fantastic shoes. I will 100% be buying an identical 2nd pair.FEEL: Great support and grip on the sole and tread. Light but sturdy side walls. Zero issues with the “low back” that some harp on where your Achilles is.FIT: I was a bit worried about the width, as my 10.5 size & foot width sometimes warrants an 11. Not so on this shoe. Because the toe box is NOT wrapped completely with a rubber guard (like the KEENs, SCARPA, or other models) the front of your foot has room to roam and settle.BREAK IN: Took about 4-5 days of daily wear to soften up and stretch out to full comfort. Out of the box they were a bit snug, but you just gotta keep the faith and wear them in.LOOK: These are by far the best looking trail hiking sport shoe on the market. Most other brands on the shelf at REI look like modern cars with a lot of extra colors & jagged lines (Solomon) or just plain clunky and lame (Keen, Merrill).PERFORMANCE: Great grip. Waterproofing keeps the water out reasonably well. Breathes pretty well for a Gore Tex product.BONUS: The lacing system is fantastic! Like a quick cam belt, you can go from tight & supportive to loose enough to slip right off when entering someone’s house in a snap. Same process in reverse. One of those things you never realize you liked so much until you have the ability (like controlling your car stereo with the buttons on your steering wheel!).With daily wear and moderate abuse at work, I expect to get about 6-10 months out of these shoes.