Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs Salomon Sense Ride 5
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
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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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs Salomon Sense Ride 5: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 wins — at 425 g it is 195 g (31%) lighter than the Salomon Sense Ride 5 (620 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.