Right now, you can snap up Helly Hansen's Switchback Trail Low-Cut hiking shoes for just $79.73 at REI. That's a huge saving of 27% off one of the best hiking shoes we've ever tested, which earned four and a half stars out of five in our review for comfort, durable construction, and breathability. They're also waterproof, making them ideal for adventures in any weather.
Our reviewer praised the Switchback Trail Low-Cut shoes for their rugged toe and heel protection, and their grip, delivered by a rubber outsole with a variety of different shaped lugs, ridges and chevrons.
"Although the lugs are not especially aggressive, the outsole provided really good grip on the rocks and boulders, and filled me with confidence during technical descents, even when I was carrying quite a bit of weight," he said.
If you're not in the US, scroll down to the bottom of this article for today's best deals on the Helly Hansen Switchback Trail Low-Cut hiking shoes near you.
The Switchback shoes proved comfortable right out of the box, with a well designed lacing system and heel cup to keep them secure. "The shoes allowed my feet to breathe too, which was very much appreciated as we worked up a sweat transporting equipment up steep terrain," added our reviewer.
They are easy to recommend, and at this price they're excellent value. All sizes are still in stock at REI at the time of writing. If you're not in the US, here are today's best deals on the Helly Hansen Switchback Trail Low-Cut Hiking Shoes where you are:
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