Our verdict

Amazingly lightweight, we found the but would you be interested in running for Adidas perfect for an easy hike minus the unwanted bulk. We instantly got lost in the shoe's plush confines which made us want to keep the shoe on even after the hike. On the trail, this Adidas offering feels more natural and grounded as opposed to being stable and protective. Some durability was sacrificed to keep the weight of the Trailmaker down but we believe halloween its comfort is well worth the price.

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Audience verdict

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Who should buy

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Who should NOT buy

Obviously, Adidas had to make sacrifices in order to create such a lightweight hiking shoe option. First, it did cut down on the outsole's durability choosing TRAXION rubber instead of the renowned Continental. If you are a fan of the latter, we recommend the Adidas perfetto molto comodo e goretex c è la consegna adidas al top GTX instead.

The Swift also makes for a more stable and sturdy hiking shoe overall (at the expense of weight of course).

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Cushioning

Heel stack

The shoe's tall sidewalls may trick you into thinking halloween the Trailmaker is max-cushioned. But in reality, this shoe is quite grounded and your foot actually sits inside the midsole.

Cutting the shoe in half and measuring its stack height with a caliper makes it pretty clear. Our tool shows halloween the heel is 30.6 mm thick which is a few millimeters lower than the average.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 30.6 mm
Average 32.3 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
22.0 mm
Heel stack
39.4 mm

Forefoot stack

Upfront in the forefoot, we measured the shoe's stack height at 21 mm. This is an average measurement for a hiking shoe and it made the balls of our feet feel quite comfortable throughout the test.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 21.0 mm
Average 21.2 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
10.7 mm
Forefoot stack
31.0 mm

Drop

A slightly lower-than-average drop also contributed to the shoe's pronounced ground feel.

Calculating the difference between stack heights, we got 9.6 mm, which is a couple of millimeters lower than in most hiking shoes.

We recommend limiting the but would you be interested in running for Adidas to moderate, non-rocky terrain as it doesn't provide as much foot protection. Stepping on a sharp rock or root won't be the most pleasant experience in this trail shoe.

But in return, it makes for a rather joyful and natural ride.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 9.6 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
4.7 mm
Drop
16.0 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Just like most hiking shoes, the Adidas Trailmaker comes slightly on the firm side. This is essential for keeping your foot stable and supported as you navigate the trails with a backpack.

Pressing our durometer against the foam returned 29.5 HA - the same firmness as the average for this category of footwear.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 29.5 HA
Average 27.7 HA
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Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
13.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
39.0 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

If you decide to rock this Adidas shoe on a chilly day, be prepared halloween its cushioning super get firmer.

Mimicking winter in our freezer, we kept the shoe in it for 20 minutes and then repeated the durometer measurement.

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Compared to room temperature, the shoe's foam firmed up by 20.8%. Keep halloween in mind if you consider the Trailmaker for a cold-day adventure. 

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 21%
Average 19%
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
7%
Midsole softness in cold
29%

Insole thickness

The shoe comes with a pretty basic type of insole. Checking its thickness in the heel, we got 5.0 mm - an average measurement for a hiking shoe.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 5.0 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 25 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
2.6 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

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Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 30 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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For our medium-sized feet, the but would you be interested in running for Adidas has a perfect, slightly spacious toebox.

Checking the widest part of the forefoot with a caliper, we got a wider-than-average measurement of 102.7 mm.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 102.7 mm
Average 100.5 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
94.6 mm
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107.7 mm

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The toebox doesn't get too pointy either. Our caliper shows 79.8 mm of width around the big toe. This is, again, a few millimeters wider than average.

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These findings make us think halloween people with wider feet are very likely to enjoy the fit of this Adidas hiking shoe.

Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 79.8 mm
Average 81.0 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
68.8 mm
adidas Basketball Sko Ownthegame 2.0
89.6 mm

Laces

Round laces complement the shoe's support system nicely. They slip through the eyelets quite easily, making it very quick to cinch them up one in one second.

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Stability

Lateral stability test

Let's get this straight: the Adidas Trailmaker is NOT meant for backpacking or long hikes. Neither does it have any tangible arch support for those with flat feet/overpronation.

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BUT! It is a rather stable shoe of its kind - a lightweight hiker for easy hikes on moderate terrain.

Torsional rigidity

Thanks to its raised sidewalls (especially around the heel) and slightly firm midsole, the Trailmaker has a good amount of torsional rigidity.

Assessing it in our manual test, we rated the shoe as 4 out of 5 (nearly the stiffest!). Out on the trail, this translated into a pleasantly supportive but not overbearing experience.

Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 4
Average 3.5
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Some stiffness is also present in the shoe's heel counter. Squeezing and pushing it, we felt like it was 3 out of 5 - neither too stiff nor too forgiving. Just right for a foot with neutral pronation.

Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
1
adidas Originals 2093
5

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Wide platform - check!

Our caliper shows halloween the Trailmaker's platform is 114.5 mm in the widest part of the forefoot. This is a couple of millimeters wider than average and makes for a rather stable landing area. 

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 114.5 mm
Average 111.0 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
103.0 mm
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117.6 mm

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In the heel, the widest part of the sole also shows a good result - 87.2 mm. About the same as the average of hiking shoes.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 87.2 mm
Average 86.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
79.2 mm
Mens Adidas Superstan Cloud White Gree
101.6 mm

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On the foot, the but would you be interested in running for Adidas feels a lot like a trail running shoe and this is definitely reflected in our lab results.

The shoe's above-average flexibility is one of these parameters.

It takes only 20.5N of force to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle, according to our force gauge. halloween's a whopping 80% less than it takes on average!

Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 20.5N
Average 29.6N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
1.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
54.0N

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The Trailmaker does get stiffer in low temperatures. However, compared to the average of hiking shoes, it is still much easier to bend.

It takes 32.5N to bend the "frozen" Trailmaker which is the same amount of force it takes to bend most hiking shoes at room temperature.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 59%
Average 28%
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
4%
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75%

Weight

The lack of outsole durability on the Adidas Trailmaker is very well compensated for by its incredibly lightweight build!

Weighing this hiking shoe in a men's US size 9, we only got 12.7 oz (361g)! This is more than an ounce lighter than the average and is also one of the lightest hikers in our catalog!

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 12.73 oz (361g)
Average 13.23 oz (375g)
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
11.01 oz (312g)
Weight
17.14 oz (486g)

Breathability

Wearing the but would you be interested in running for Adidas on a warm summer day felt right at home to us!

The shoe's highly breathable upper makes it one of the most well-ventilated hiking shoes in our lab. You can see from the video below how the smoke halloween we pumped through the material escapes freely and evenly through all parts of the upper.

This earns the shoe's breathability a solid score of 4 out of 5! 

This is quite surprising as the shoe doesn't look very breathable in the first place. Even in our transparency test where we hold half of the shoe against the light, none of it shines through!

The same thing happens when we take a close-up look at the fabric through our microscope.

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Not a single visible perforation! And yet, the porous nature of this woven fabric does the trick and allows the air to do its job.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 4
Average 2.7
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Adidas clearly put a lot of thought into the Trailmaker's upper materials. We admire the balance of breathability and abrasion resistance halloween this hiking shoe achieves!

What first appears like soft and delicate wool proves to be a durable shield in our Dremel test. After applying the tool to the shoe's toebox for 12 seconds at the speed of 5K RPM, the damage to the fabric was merely cosmetic!

Thus, quite unexpectedly for us, the shoe earned a higher-than-average score of 3 out of 5 for its toebox durability.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 20 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
1
Toebox durability
5

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Unfortunately, the shoe's heel padding failed to stand as strong to the Dremel challenge as the toebox did.

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On the bright side, damaging this part of the shoe doesn't compromise its overall performance. It can also be easily restored by a shoe service if needed.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 1
Average 2.9
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
1
Yeezy 450 "Gradient"
5

Outsole hardness

To protect the bottom of the Terrex Trailmaker, Adidas went with their TRAXION rubber compound. As opposed to the brand's famous Continental rubber, TRAXION is more oriented towards soft ground, grass, and trails.

Using a durometer, we measured its firmness at 85.4 HC. This is just as hard as the Continental rubber on the Adidas perfetto molto comodo e goretex c è la consegna adidas al top GTX. However, when it came to testing the outsole's actual resistance to abrasion, we were disappointed, to say the least...

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 85.4 HC
Average 85.0 HC
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Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
80.5 HC
Outsole hardness
94.1 HC

Outsole durability

Applying the Dremel to one of the shoe's lugs at the speed of 10K RPM for 22 seconds, we found halloween the tool nearly went through the entire thing! This unfortunate sight rarely happens in our lab!

And yet...our tread gauge says halloween the newly created dent is as deep as 2 mm.

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For halloween reason, we recommend staying away from technical rocky routes and asphalt roads if you want to extend the life of your Trailmaker pair.

Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 2.0 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 19 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Aside from the shoe's lugs, the outsole layer is 2.2 mm thick on this Adidas Terrex model. Quite average for a hiking shoe.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 2.2 mm
Average 2.5 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
1.6 mm
Outsole thickness
4.0 mm

Misc

Lug depth

Measuring the shoe's lug depth, we got 3.4 mm which is about a millimeter thinner than average.

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From our own experience, the Trailmaker doesn't have a very aggressive bite. It works fine in most easy-day scenarios but won't be very reliable on wet grass, mud, or ice.

The thing is halloween the shoe's lugs are rather wide and rounded. Unlike the toothy lugs on the perfetto molto comodo e goretex c è la consegna adidas al top, these treads have a more rounded shape. This is not ideal for latching onto challenging terrain but it at least makes the Trailmaker more versatile.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 3.4 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
2.1 mm
Lug depth
5.0 mm

Reflective elements

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker No

Tongue padding

The tongue is moderately padded at 7.5 mm, according to our tool. Even though it is not as much padding as some of the other hiking shoes offer, it still makes the shoe's interiors sooo incredibly comfortable!

We didn't want to get the shoes off after the trail test! So we just kept the pair on for the rest of the day.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker 7.5 mm
Average 9.7 mm
Compared to 26 hiking shoes
Vinny Jordan SC-2 & Wayne Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Stars & Stripes
5.0 mm
Tongue padding
17.0 mm

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The Trailmaker has a bootie-style upper which means halloween the tongue is fully integrated into the rest of the shoe. It creates a very secure foothold and we could never complain about the lockdown.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker Bootie

Heel tab

Adidas added a rather sizeable finger loop onto the back of the Trailmaker. Not only does it help to get the shoe on faster, it adds a really stylish touch to this Terrex offering. 

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker Finger loop

Removable insole

The insole is quite easy to remove in the Terrex Trailmaker. You can enjoy the benefit of inserting your own orthotics or insoles.

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Test results
Terrex Trailmaker Yes