adidas Terrex hiking shoes, UK 12

Quick sizing guide

Walkers looking for a regular-fit shoe for day hikes and everyday trails may find the adidas Terrex Anylander worth a closer look. It has a lace closure, so you can adjust how snugly it sits, while the reinforced toe cap adds protection around the front. The listing gives the size as UK 12, but no foot-length chart or sizing advice is provided. Compare it with a pair that already fits you well, and consider the socks you expect to wear, without that measurement, the size label alone cannot confirm the fit.

The stated weight is for a UK 8.5, not the UK 12 listed here, so don’t assume it is the weight of your pair.

Pros

• RAIN.RDY is part of the specification, which may appeal if you want a shoe with a weather-focused feature for changeable walks. No waterproof rating or further weather-performance details are given, though.
• The textile upper has a reinforced toe cap, and the EVA midsole provides cushioning without the bulk implied by a more substantial boot-style choice.
• A Traxion outsole is specified for grip. If your plans are mostly paths and light hikes, would a hiking shoe be more practical than a taller boot? The lower-cut format may suit that preference, while offering less coverage than a boot.
• The product contains a minimum of 20% recycled and renewable content, a useful detail for buyers who take material sourcing into account.

Worth considering if you want a lace-up hiking shoe with a regular fit, a reinforced front and named outsole and midsole features. It’s not for you if you need a confirmed waterproof rating, a precise weight for UK 12, or the extra ankle coverage of a higher-cut boot. Those details are not established by the supplied specification, so choose according to the terrain and protection you need rather than relying on the product name alone.

Spec sheet

• Name: adidas Terrex Anylander
• Type: Hiking shoes
• Size: UK 12
• Fit: Regular
• Upper: Textile with reinforced toe cap
• Closure: Lace
• Weather feature: RAIN.RDY
• Midsole: EVA
• Midsole drop: 10 mm (heel 27 mm / forefoot 17 mm)
• Outsole: Traxion
• Weight: 390 g (size UK 8.5)
• Colour: Core Black/Core Black/Grey Four
• Recycled and renewable content: Minimum 20%

Is it worth it?

This looks most relevant to someone who wants a straightforward hiking shoe rather than a higher boot or a basic trainer, and values a reinforced toe, a named grip outsole and RAIN.RDY in the specification. For a short walk on paths, the lace-up fit and EVA midsole make sense as features to weigh up, for rougher routes or conditions where ankle coverage and clearly stated weather protection matter, a more protective design may be a better match.

The main buying caveat is the missing detail: there is no sizing chart, no UK 12 weight and no stated waterproof rating. If those are priorities, look for a listing that confirms them before choosing. If you already know your adidas size and want the stated features for everyday hiking, the Anylander has a clear use case without pretending to be a technical boot.