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Light Years Hiker | Black and White

$349

Introducing the Light Years Hiker. An interplanetary hiker that is Light Years ahead. Perfect for the cross-city commute.

4.5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

18 Reviews

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EU	AU / US	CM
36	5.5 / 6	22.9
37	6.5 / 7	23.5
38	7.5 / 8	24.2
39	8.5 / 9	24.8
40	9.5 / 10	25.5
41	10.5 / 11	26.1
42	11.5 / 12	26.8
43	12.5	27.5

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"I 🖤🤍 these Light Years Hikers so much, the sole is very supportive on my regular back road fitness walks and gym workouts. I’ve taken them on a hiking trip and they were great, really excellent for trails and rocks. - Kim V."

Fit & Sizing

Length

Short True to Fit Long

Width

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Description

Comes with removable insoles to help you find your Cinderella fit (orthotic-friendly)
Durable EVA rubber outsole
Suede heel panel and neoprene collar for comfort and protection
Crafted in small, intentional quantities

Newness alert! Introducing the Light Years Hiker. Our latest proprietary outsole features exaggerated proportions and a hiker-esque design. Designed for urban adventures and cross-city commutes.

Spliced black and milk leather makes for pretty tough monochromatic dressing. Perfect for those days you just want to kick around in your sneakers but need to look more put together than that to be putting your (literal) best foot forward in life.

See the 'Details & Construction' Section for fit notes.

Details & Construction

Leather & Suede Upper | Leather Lined | Rubber Sole

Fit Notes - Light Years is running slightly long and is one of our widest styles. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing down. They come with removable insoles and are orthotic-friendly.

After a year of design, development and sampling, we are very excited to bring you something brand new. An interplanetary hiker that is Light Years ahead. Working with our makers to develop our newest proprietary two piece sole, which has exaggerated proportions and extra bounce for walking on clouds comfort.

Leaning into monochromatic palettes for taking you from winter through to spring. Crafted from milk leather, with just the right amount of warmth in it, these trainers are built up with layers of black leather and suede. Grounded with our black outsole and neoprene collar, not just for the 90s rave reference, but also for the intentional bike riding and cross town commute situations which we know to be a key consideration for your highly active day.

Care Instructions

Leather is breathable, durable and beautiful so give it a bit of love!

Clean when necessary, with a leather conditioner and soft rag to remove any dirt.
Polish your shoes once a month using wax or cream polishes such as Waproo Platinum Shu-Glo to help rejuvenate your shoes from scratches and other signs of regular wear. Once your newly polished shoes have dried, you can re-apply a waterproof spray for extra protection.
Regular waterproofing is essential to protect from unexpected showers. Try our Waproo Platinum Eco Stain & Water Repellent at least once a month on the Full Moon - we’ll send you a reminder when you sign up to our newsletter. Yes, we still care even when they’re in your hands!

Click here to see our care instructions for more details.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping

FREE Standard delivery for all orders $249 and over with Australia Post eParcel.
$12 Standard delivery for all orders under $249 with Australia Post eParcel. Standard orders ship between 3-5 working days.
$15 Express delivery with Australia Post eParcel Express. Express orders ship the same day (if ordered before 2 pm) or the next working day.

Easy Exchange & Returns

Please lodge your return through our Returns Portal.

We cover your return shipping cost when 'Checkout +' is opted into at checkout. If not, the customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.
All exchanges and returns must be made within 30 days of receiving your order.
You can return any full-priced online order for exchange, credit note, or refund.
Items purchased during PROMOTIONAL or SALE periods are eligible for exchanges or credit notes only. PROMOTIONAL or SALE items are not eligible for a refund. Excludes $25 Welcome Code.
Gift With Purchase: If you return the item that qualified you for a gift, the gift must also be returned to receive your full refund. If you'd like to keep the gift, we'll simply deduct the gift's RRP from your refund.

Click here for full shipping or exchange & returns information. Please read carefully before ordering.

4.5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 18 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 12 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Zuzana K.
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Light Years Hiker | Pickle and Chartreuse
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
Amazing shoes
Love them. Perfect fit and excellent both as hiking shoes or styled with an outfit.
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Katrina A.
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Light Years Hiker | Pickle and Chartreuse
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Light years hiker shoes
Great colours and super comfy!
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WidthRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Susan D.
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Light Years Hiker | Pickle and Chartreuse
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
I should have bought a smaller size
This shoe is comfortable and very stylish in its two-tones suede, I just wish I’d bought a size down. I’m 39 in other R Yes shoes, could have gone to a 38 unfortunately
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WidthRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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natalia
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Light Years Hiker | Black and White
I do not recommend this product
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Comfy BUT SLIPPERY
They are so comfortable out of the box and thats great but are DANGEROUSLY slippery to wear in wet conditions. Beware ! For example metal street covers for drains or water/sewrage covers, certain type of tile/paver walkways, and even certain tactile paving strips at intersections or along paths [for the visually impared].
There have been a few times I have almost totally stacked it cause these shoes are so slippery and have gone from under me.
I thought it was cause they were new at first [I purchased in late Oct] and that there was perhaps some sort of factory new film on the base that needed to be worn off. But I wore them for 2 weeks in Japan doing 15-20k steps per day and even now they are my daily drivers. Nothing has changed they are still as slippery in wet conditions.
I love them to bits but I only wear them on days I KNOW its going to be dry unfortunately. I expected better from something called a hiker with such a rugged looking base + they for the price its really dissapointing.
I wish I could be more posistive cause they are such a cool and comfortable shoe.
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Kim V.
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Light Years Hiker | Black and White
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 months ago
Great Hikers and Workout partners
I 🖤🤍 these Light Years Hikers so much, the sole is very supportive on my regular back road fitness walks and gym workouts. I’ve taken them on a hiking trip and they were great, really excellent for trails and rocks. Love the black and white colourway which is super smart, and makes these real go-tos.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do the Light Years Hikers fit?

The Light Years style runs slightly long and is one of our widest silhouettes, so if you are between sizes, we highly recommend sizing down. The generous fit makes them an incredibly comfortable option for wider feet.

Are these black and white sneakers orthotic-friendly?

Yes! This style comes with thick, removable insoles. You can easily lift them out to fine-tune the fit or swap in your own custom orthotics to ensure total support for long days on your feet.

What materials are the Light Years sneakers made from?

The upper is crafted from warm milk leather, built up with layers of black leather and suede, and finished with a comfortable neoprene collar. Inside, the shoe is fully lined with soft, black sheepskin leather and sits on a proprietary two-piece rubber sole.

Are these shoes supportive for active walking and commuting?

Absolutely. They are built on our newest proprietary two-piece rubber sole, which features exaggerated proportions and extra bounce to give you "walking on clouds" comfort during bike rides and active cross-town commutes.

How do I clean and protect the leather and suede?

We highly recommend treating the shoes with a waterproofing spray at least once a month to protect them from unexpected showers. To clean the leather, simply use a leather conditioner and a soft rag, and polish them monthly with a leather conditioner to buff out scratches.

How much does shipping cost and how fast is it?

Standard delivery is free for all orders $249 and over, or $12 for orders under $249, and usually ships within 3-5 working days. We also offer a $15 Express delivery option, which ships the same day if you order before 2 pm.

What is your return policy if the shoes don't fit?

You can return any full-priced order for an exchange, credit note, or refund within 30 days of receiving it through our Returns Portal. We cover the cost of the shipping label when Checkout+ is selected during checkout.
Please note that if you purchase these during a promotional or sale period, they are only eligible for an exchange or credit note. Items marked as 'Final Sale' cannot be returned unless faulty.

Light Years Hiker | Black and White