Easy Spirit Women's Exploremap Hiking Shoe Review
The Easy Spirit Women's Exploremap Hiking Shoe in Mood Indigo 401 is designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind. This hiking shoe brings together functionality and style, ensuring that you can tackle any trail while remaining comfortable and secure.
With a breathable mesh footbed, this shoe offers ventilation to keep your feet cool during those long hikes. The adjustable lacing system enhances stability, providing a tailored fit that makes every step feel more secure. A highlight of the Exploremap is its removable contoured footbed, which offers excellent arch support and cushioning thanks to the EVA midsole, making it perfect for absorbing shock on rugged terrains.
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Features
- EVA removable contoured footbed
- Arch support
- Shock-absorbing EVA midsole
- Adjustable lacing system for stability
- Breathable mesh footbed
- Durable rubber sole
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for extended wear
- Good arch support for added comfort
- Lightweight design promotes easy movement
- Stylish appearance suitable for various outdoor occasions
Cons
- May run slightly small; consider sizing up
- Limited color options compared to other brands
Comparison With Other Similar Products
| Feature | Easy Spirit Exploremap | Merrell Moab 2 | SALOMON X Ultra 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathability | High | Moderate | High |
| Weight | Lightweight | Medium | Medium |
| Arch Support | Excellent | Good | Very Good |
| Shock Absorption | Good | Very Good | Excellent |
Detailed Review
Comfort: The Exploremap shines when it comes to comfort. With its EVA footbed and cushioned midsole, you'll find yourself walking or hiking for hours without discomfort. The breathable materials ensure your feet stay dry, which is critical during warmer weather hikes.
Fit: Many users have noted the importance of getting the right size. The adjustable lacing allows you to find the perfect fit, but be cautious as some reviews indicate that they may run slightly small. Trying them on or ordering a half size larger might be advisable.
Durability: Constructed from nubuck and featuring a robust rubber outer sole, these shoes are built to withstand varied terrains. However, like many lightweight options, care should be taken to avoid excessive wear in harsher environments.
Style: The Mood Indigo color adds a fashionable touch that makes them versatile enough for casual outings beyond just hiking. You can easily transition from trails to town without compromising on style.
Detailed Rating
| Category | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | 9/10 | Outstanding comfort for prolonged use. |
| Fit | 8/10 | Good fit with adjustable lacing, but sizes may vary. |
| Durability | 8/10 | Solid construction, though not invincible. |
| Style | 9/10 | Attractive design suitable for multiple settings. |
User Reviews
I bought the purple ones, and I love the purple, grey and black combo. They are attractive for athletic shoes! The profile of them is a lot less bulky than most tennies…but they fit great! They just have an overall less-bulky look, which will make them easier to pair with non-athletic clothing. The toe is very slightly pointed, which adds to the smaller, more feminine profile. Super comfy, well made, and I love the purple. I didn’t want to spend as much as I did…I wanted to keep my purchase under $50, but at least I feel these were worth the cost. I bought them specifically for a trip that will include a lot of slow paced, in-town paved/sidewalk shopping (think Santa Fe), and I think they’ll be great for that purpose.
I like the color and style. These are a bit snug at first but I put them on for about an hour, walked around in doors and they loosened up. I love the fit. Med 9.
I love those shoes,they does wear comfortable,and the foot insoles to me like walking on cloudsThis shoes which from easy Spirit and the name fit the purpose of their shoesI order 10 wide,but every part of wear great except the side near the toes of both shoes,Other than that,I love my shoes..I was trying to find the same shoes to rebuy,but I needed 10ext.wide, I going to search again for the same shoes,but xwide,.👍🏾😁
Little tight in toe box. Very cute.
These shoes seem to be good enough value for the money, but I was disappointed that the women's size 7.5M was so narrow in the toe. I've never had this problem with other Easy Spirit shoes. I returned them right away because walking around on the carpet to try them was very uncomfortable. My toes were kind of pinched together and the right shoe especially rubbed against my little toe. Support was so-so. The stitching was good and I they are a nice color so it's too bad they fit so poorly. 7.5M is my normal size.
Liked the style and fit. Ordered a different pair of easy spirit in a 7, but had to return and order these in a 7 and a half. Return was super easy. Shoes arrived in good condition.
These are so comfortable. I bought them to wear for a Renaissance faire so that I can walk around a lot and I hid well under my dress which was the same color. Think that they're even more comfortable or at least as comfortable as my new balance that I by and wear religiously for years. I'm definitely going to buy more of this shoe in different colors.
Too narrow, I ordered wide because I have foot swelling toward the middle of my work shifts at a hospital, but I wore these without my feet even having any swelling and they were tight! They’re at least holding up for my child with narrow feet, so there’s that, but not a good investment in my foot health