Best 8 Hiking Shoes in 2026

Comfy Walking Companion: The 411v1 walking shoes from New Balance are lightweight and reliable trainers that can take you from your daily walks to your weekend outings with ease

Cushioned Support: These comfortable walking shoes feature a soft lining and cushioned insoles underfoot for the support you need to enjoy your active lifestyle

Lightweight Leather: Designed with daily wear in mind, this leather walking shoe features breathable mesh materials to help keep feet cool and comfortable

Trail-Ready Trainers: Fresh Foam Arishi Trail kids’ shoes deliver both style and substance with versatile performance features designed to help young adventurers step out with comfort and confidence

Plush Ride: These kids’ running shoes are ready to hit the trails with Fresh Foam midsole cushioning that is precision-engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride with every stride

Technology in the Toes: A Toe Protect reinforced toe tip on these New Balance kids’ running shoes helps protect growing feet from rocks, roots and debris as kids head down the road less traveled

Unique bungee rope lace closure system keeps the shoe secure with room for movement

Synthetic upper

Upper features no-sew construction for a sleek fit and feel

Lightweight IMEVA foam midsole provides lightweight cushioning

Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride

Synthetic/mesh upper

Revlite midsole

NB Response 2.0 Performance insert

No-sew material application

AT Tread outsole provides versatile traction during both on and off-road activities

Ripstop nylon upper with rugged texture for added durability

Soft midsole for underfoot comfort

Tackle New Terrain: Designed with both function and fashion in mind, NITRELv4 cushioned running shoes from New Balance are comfortable travel companions that are ready to go from the road to the trail

Ultra-Responsive Ride: DynaSoft midsole cushioning in these running shoes delivers an ultra-responsive ride coupled with plush comfort for an amplified performance experience

Trail-Ready Traction: Featuring a rugged AT Tread outsole, these performance running shoes provide versatile traction suitable for both on- and off-road activities

Power in Simplicity: The New Balance 680v6 running shoe for kids features a minimal leather and open mesh upper, offering flexible support and easy-breezy comfort

Modern Construction for an Outstanding Fit: The leather/mesh upper on these New Balance kids' running shoes features a stitched-down tip and foxing details to provide flexible support and durability

Soft Underfoot Cushioning: The ABZORB midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance, giving these kids' running shoes a comfortable feel that lasts all day

Power in Simplicity: The New Balance 680v6 running shoe for kids features a minimal leather and open mesh upper, offering flexible support and easy-breezy comfort

Modern Construction for an Outstanding Fit: The leather/mesh upper on these New Balance kids' running shoes features a stitched-down tip and foxing details to provide flexible support and durability

Soft Underfoot Cushioning: The ABZORB midsole absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance, giving these kids' running shoes a comfortable feel that lasts all day

AT Tread outsole provides versatile traction during both on and off-road activities

Ripstop nylon upper with a rugged texture for added durability

Soft midsole for underfoot comfort

Off-Road Ready: The Fresh Foam Crag v2 trail running shoe is designed to help you blaze new trails with a fresh mix of functional and fashionable features

Supports Every Shot: These New Balance tennis shoes also feature a herringbone-patterned, non-marking outsole for added traction during lateral movements to provide the grip you need to hit every shot

Made for Hard Court Matches: With outsole material designed specifically for hard court play, these tennis shoes from New Balance help keep you prepared for any game on a hard court surface

Cushioned Running Shoes: ABZORB midsole technology in this runner absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance, and the rubber outsole provides strength and durability

Built-In Off-Road Technology: Toe Protect technology helps protect feet from rocks, roots and debris, while AT Tread on the outsole provides versatile traction during both on- and off-road activities

Plush, Cushioned Running Shoes: These runners feature lightweight injection-molded EVA foam midsoles to provide lightweight cushioning and an NB Soft + Supportive Insert for memory comfort that lasts

Stylish synthetic upper

Soft midsole for comfort

Molded heel to help provide support

TRUFUSE midsole cushioning combines two different foams to deliver responsive, durable cushioning

ROLLBAR stability post system helps control rear-foot movement for enhanced support

Synthetic leather construction offers unmatched durability and a lightweight feel built for all-day comfort

Trail-Ready Trainers: The Fresh Foam Arishi Trail running shoe delivers on both style and substance with versatile performance features designed to help you hit the trail with comfort and confidence

Cushioned Comfort: These trail shoes keep it comfy with an EVA foam insert and Fresh Foam midsole cushioning that is precision-engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride

Traction You Can Trust: Fresh Foam Arishi Trail running shoes are constructed with durable AT Tread outsoles to provide versatile traction for both on and off-road activities

4 mm drop: Due to variances created during the development and manufacturing processes, all references to 4 mm drop are approximate

Fresh Foam midsole cushioning is precision engineered to deliver an ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride

Debris-resistant upper with mesh for breathable comfort and protection

DynaSoft midsole foam with approximately 3% bio-based content couples ultra-responsive performance with plush comfort. Bio-based content is made from renewable resources to help reduce our carbon footprint.

Engineered mesh upper for breathability

Upper features no-sew overlays for a sleek fit and feel

Fresh Foam X midsole delivers our most cushioned Fresh Foam experience for incredible comfort

Vibram outsole provides superior grip. Vibram is a registered trademark of VIBRAM S.p.A All rights reserved.

Upper features a breathable yet protected construction

Fresh Foam X midsole delivers our most cushioned Fresh Foam experience for incredible comfort

Vibram outsole provides superior grip. Vibram is a registered trademark of VIBRAM S.p.A All rights reserved.

Upper features a breathable yet protected construction

Fresh Foam X midsole delivers our most cushioned Fresh Foam experience for incredible comfort

Vibram Megagrip outsole provides superior grip. Vibram is a registered trademark of VIBRAM S.p.A All rights reserved.

Synthetic mid-cut upper

Fresh Foam X midsole foam with approximately 3% bio-based content delivers our most cushioned Fresh Foam experience for incredible comfort. Bio-based content is made from renewable resources to help reduce our carbon footprint

Toe Protect technology helps protect feet from rocks, roots and debris

Synthetic/mesh upper provides increased breathability

Lace-up closure for secure fit

Made for off-road ventures, the New Balance FuelCell Summit Unknown features a FuelCell midsole for energetic rebound and an aggressively lugged Hydrohesion outsole and Rock Stop Plate for traction on wet and gnarly terrain.

Synthetic upper material for durability.

Textile lining.