Saucony’s Latest Release Is a Direct Challenge to Hoka and Arc’teryx

Merging high-end style with generations of trail-ready tech, Saucony’s newest entry to hiking footwear rivals the biggest names in the game.

Pair of olive green Saucony sneakers shown from the back with beige midsoles and black outsoles on a green background.

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By Hayley Helms

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You’d be forgiven if you took a passing glance at this hiking boot and mistook it for a capable-yet-cushioned Hoka, or even a trail-ready Arc’teryx hiker. But the Trekker S isn’t from either of these outdoor mainstays … it’s from Saucony.

Saucony may not be a household name like Nike or Adidas yet, but the brand has tons of running pedigree. While the footwear company was founded way back in the 19th century (1898, to be exact), its luxury sub-label, Saucony Silo, is relatively new … and it’s latest release may be just what the brand needs to break into the mainstream.

Olive green and beige high-top sneaker with mesh and leather upper and thick beige sole. — Thanks to its stying, colorways and technical materials, this could easily be mistaken for a Hoka hiking high-top.

Trail-ready tech

Saucony Silo was developed with the mission to elevate running footwear by merging impressive performance with high-end aesthetics, and the new Saucony Silo Trekker S marks the sub-label’s entry into high-top hiking footwear, and nails on-trend style without sacrificing capability.

Pair of olive green and beige high-top sneakers with mesh and leather uppers and thick beige soles. — A full-grain leather upper dresses up this new hiker from Saucony — and makes it ready for the upcoming winter season.

Thanks to its woven knit collar and tongue construction, paired with a full-grain leather upper, closed mesh quarter and fully molded, 7mm eTPU beaded foam sockliner, the Trekker S keeps up with the latest advancements in hiking shoe materials, and brings them together in a stunning package that rivals Hoka for good looks.

Based on design language from Saucony’s archives, the 2000s-influenced Trekker S is engineered for the trail while looking right at home on the streets.

Pair of olive green and light pink athletic sneakers with laces viewed from above. — Timeless style meets modern materials in this capable hiking boot from Saucony’s high-end sub-label.

The performance-oriented high top uses elevated tooling taken directly from the recently released Exodus 4, the brand’s max-cushioned, long-distance trail running shoe.

Borrowed tech includes the compression molded PWRRUN midsole and Vibram Megagrip outsole, both of which excel on long distances and challenging terrain.

Pair of black Vibram rubber outsoles with aggressive tread pattern and beige midfoot support bars. — A burly Vibram Megagrip outsole rounds out this hiker’s technical feature set.

Reinforced overlays add textural depth and style, while maintaining the rugged protection needed on-trail.

Available in three colorways, “Black,” “Pine/Sand” and “Mauve/Shale,” this high-top hiker is all dressed up and ready to trek.

Availability and pricing

The Trekker S is available now on Saucony Silo’s official website, retailing for $250.

High-top sneaker in olive green and beige with mesh and suede panels, thick beige sole, and Vibram outsole.

Saucony Silo Trekker S

$250 at Saucony

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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