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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX

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

Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 is the lighter option — 75 g lighter than the Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX (15% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX
Weight 425 g · 0.425 kg · 0.94 lb 500 g · 0.500 kg · 1.10 lb
Brand Adidas Tecnica
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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Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX
500 g

Waterproof hiking boot with GORE-TEX membrane, weighing only 500g for a men's UK 10, designed for fast hiking

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Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 vs Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 wins — at 425 g it is 75 g (15%) lighter than the Tecnica Magma S Mid GTX (500 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.

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