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Adidas TERREX Free Hiker SL vs Merrell Moab 3 GTX

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

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Spec Adidas TERREX Free Hiker SL Merrell Moab 3 GTX
Weight 396 g · 0.396 kg · 0.87 lb
as listed — one shoe or a pair, not yet confirmed
 900 g · 0.900 kg · 1.98 lb
per pair (2 × 460 g); page gives half-pair weight, size not stated on page
Brand Adidas Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Adidas TERREX Free Hiker SL
396 g as listed

Ultralight hiking shoe at 396g. Lighter and more athletic than original Free Hiker with Gore-Tex waterproofing.

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Merrell Moab 3 GTX
900 g

Iconic waterproof hiking shoe with Vibram outsole.

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Adidas TERREX Free Hiker SL vs Merrell Moab 3 GTX: which should you buy?

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