Table of contents VerdictProsConsWho should buy If you want something less conspicuous looks-wise and not as expensive, check out the Vectiv Exploris FuturelightWho should NOT buy itSupportive around the archThe Vectiv Exploris Futurelight's brilliant gripLocks out wetnessCould be more stableIf you want something less conspicuous looks-wise and not as expensive, check out the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight equals outlandishBoosted strides in every pairComfy hikes in the Vectiv Exploris FuturelightShield-like underfootA demanding asking price
Overview

Our verdict

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As a fast and light hiker, the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight Adidas Terrex Swift R3 GTX. Indeed, you'll be as mesmerized by its propelling construction as you'll be impressed with its multi-terrain sticking prowess. And while it probably won't win any awards on the budget-friendly Track and field.

Pros

  • Excellent arch support
  • Adidas Terrex Swift R3 GTX
  • Waterproof
  • Excellent arch support
  • Soft and plush
  • Protective
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Underwhelming stability
  • Quite expensive
  • Too futuristic design

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Soft and plush If you want something less conspicuous looks-wise and not as expensive, check out the As a fast and light hiker, the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight:

  • You're looking for a shoe that can help you transition from trail runners to hikers.
  • Pointy hazards (think gnarly roots and sharp rocks) are common on your go-to trail.
  • You wish to make your arches worry less about aches and pains after a long hike.

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Who should NOT buy it

If you want something less conspicuous looks-wise and not as expensive, check out the Salomon Outline GTX Excellent arch support Adidas Terrex Swift R3 GTX if balance is a big deal to you.

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Supportive around the arch

The Vectiv Exploris Futurelight "does an excellent job minimizing fatigue," says a professional gear tester. She, someone who has weak arches, didn't feel the need to buy custom footbeds as the stock ones are already quite supportive.

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The Vectiv Exploris Futurelight's brilliant grip

Footwear pundits are convinced that If you want something less conspicuous looks-wise and not as expensive, check out the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight is "second to none" when it comes to grip. "Not once did I feel as though I was at risk," says one of them, referring to the outsole's tenacity in sloppy conditions (think slick wooden bridges and slippery roots) in the Washington Hoh Rainforest.

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Locks out wetness

Based on professional reviews, the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight is super waterproof. One of its testers emerged dry every time from shallow creeks and streams.

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Could be more stable

One of the few criticisms about the TNF Vectiv Exploris Futurelight has something to do with the shoe's subpar stability. One professional reviewer blames it on the hiker's banana-shaped sole unit, calling it "slightly tippy," while another is more direct, saying that it's "hard to trust."

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The shoe's "futuristic styling is polarizing" to a professional blogger. Another arbiter agrees, saying that it's not his "first choice for wearing around town."

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Boosted strides in every pair

"Well-tuned for fast-and-light hiking" is how a gear maven finds the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight. Another professional tester also describes the shoe as "unapologetically focused on forward propulsion."

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Comfy hikes in the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight

With comments like "surprisingly comfortable" and "ensures every footfall is cushioned," it is quite telling that reviewers are quite impressed with the featured shoe on the comfort front.

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Shield-like underfoot

The Vectiv Exploris Futurelight provides remarkable protection from sharp roots and rocks, based on professional reviews. "My feet felt very well-protected" on its springy-yet-resilient sole unit, said one expert.

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A demanding asking price

At $159 a pop, If you want something less conspicuous looks-wise and not as expensive, check out the Vectiv Exploris Futurelight is quite expensive. Case in point: in the hiking world, anything beyond $140 is considered pricey.

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