A good hiking boot or shoe should offer lightweight construction, good stability on uneven surfaces, an anatomical cushioned footbed for all-day comfort and waterproof, breathable protection as provided by Gore-Tex liners. All of our recommended women's hiking boots and shoes combine the best of these qualities and are available in various colors and sizes.
All hiking shoes can be purchased online with free shipping through our recommended suppliers, Zappos and ShoeBuy. Just click on the text link below each image.
One of Outside Magazine's top hiking boots! Lighter weight than traditional hiking boots - geared to day hiking or exercise walking. They excel for on-trail or everyday outdoor use. Sturdy, all-terrain, all-weather boot. Built on an exclusive LOWA women's last for optimal fit and comfort.
The best selling Norwegian welted boot on the market. A versatile, lightweight favorite that's recommended by the instructors at Outward Bound and NOLS. Available in 3 widths. 3mm Waterproof Full Grain Leather, Leather Bellows Tongue, Italian Hardware, Dual Density Footbed, Vibram Roccia Block Sole/Trek Rubber. Infamous Merrell comfort.
An all-purpose comfort hiking and exercise shoe. Merrell In-Board EVA footframe keeps the foot centered and the look low and sleek. Nubuck leather upper keeps you dry. Adjustable elastic cord lacing system, Anatomical footbed and Air Cushion midsole. Vibram Chameleon Hiker sole/TC5+ rubber. Available in several colors:
Designed for rugged comfort and fashionably good looks, the Keen's Women's Cortina is colorful, waterproof, slip and oil resistant and ready for a big day in the windy, rainy city. This shoe will trek through water and snow like a champ and is ready for light camping and trail hiking as well. Order 1 full size up!
The Hardrock offers extreme protection, stability, and traction. Named after the Hardrock 100 in southwestern Colorado, it is designed for running over rough, rocky terrain. The Hardrock is agile, flexible, and light, which makes it versatile for everything from short and fast running, to long, hard hiking. Wide Widths and several colors available.
These full-featured cross-trainer hiking boots with complete waterproof protection give your feet 4-wheel drive traction and stability, combined with great looks. Waterproof leather upper.
Removable metatomical footbed. Comes in several cool-looking colors.
A long time standard in comfort hiking boots. Waterproof leather uppers and Gore-Tex lining keep your feet cool, dry and comfortable. You'll feel equal support and durability under the weight of a pack or on a casual day hike.
