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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX is the lighter option — 148 g lighter than the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 (35% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX
Weight 425 g · 0.425 kg · 0.94 lb 277 g · 0.277 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Adidas Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2
425 g

Lightweight hiking boot with BOOST midsole cushioning and Continental rubber outsole. Mid-cut design with sock-like Primeknit upper for comfort.

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Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX
277 g

Well-cushioned waterproof trail shoe with 38/30mm stack, 8mm drop and Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm lugs. Weight per shoe (US M9).

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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell Agility Peak 6 GORE-TEX wins — at 277 g it is 148 g (35%) lighter than the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 (425 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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