Men's Lightweight Walking Footwear

The advantage of lightness

Less weight underfoot means energy saved with every step: men's ultralight hiking shoes lighten your stride and spare your legs over the distance. Flexible and breathable, they put the focus on freedom of movement and ventilation, ideal for fast hiking, day walks and long outings on easy, rolling terrain.

Comfort, breathability and sole

Comfort comes down to good cushioning, a flexible upper and a shoe that breathes to let heat and moisture escape from your foot. Despite the light weight, the sole still needs to grip on varied terrain. Feet that stay comfortable and dry are the key to long walks without blisters. Try pairing them with our men's hiking socks.

Ultralight hiking shoes: breathable or waterproof?

Ultralight models often prioritise ventilation and fast drying, which is perfect for summer and dry trails; some feature a waterproof membrane for wet conditions, at the cost of a little breathability. It's up to you to weigh it up based on the weather. Compare them with the more rugged models in our men's range and the full range.

What's it best suited for?

Ultralight shoes excel on easy to moderate trails and for dynamic outdoor hiking. On rough terrain or with a loaded rucksack, a more structured low-cut shoe or a high-cut boot offers better support and protection. This type of technical shoe, often made from breathable textile rather than leather, leaves the ankle free: an ideal pair for the outdoors on natural trails, best paired with a more robust model for mountain terrain.