Editor’s Note: We updated this guide on March 13, 2025, by adding a price & value section and our favorite minimalist hiking shoes for women, the newly released Altra Lone Peak 9.

Whether you're backpacking or day hiking, a good pair of hiking boots makes all the difference. These are the best women's hiking boots we've tested lately.

Worth checking out Knixmax Women’s Hiking Shoes What you need to know: These are tough enough for rugged hiking and off-trail adventures. What you’ll love: The aggressive pattern of the sole ...

Best Men’s Hiking Shoes Best Women’s Hiking Shoes 1. Columbia Newton Ridge Waterproof Hiking Boot, $88 Kohl's As a top budget pick, the Columbia Newton Ridge Waterproof Hiking Boot is worth ...

The Danner 600 Leaf hiking boots, in men’s and women’s sizes, are a modern take on the classic Danner Mountain Light, beloved by outdoor enthusiasts and style-conscious urbanites for nearly 50 ...

Shop the best hiking shoes for women with arch and ankle support, approved for wide feet, flat feet, bunions, high arches, and plantar fasciitis.

Ahead, Dr. Sharkey outlined the best women’s shoes for flat feet in 2023, along with an in-depth FAQ section answering some of your flat foot-ridden questions.

We surveyed individuals with wide feet to find the best hiking shoes for wide feet. And the Outdoor Life gear team collectively put the renown Altra Lone Peak through its paces, to see how the ...

Realistically, hiking shoes are whatever footwear you’re wearing while hiking. Many people take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take ...

Worth checking out Knixmax Women’s Hiking Shoes What you need to know: These are tough enough for rugged hiking and off-trail adventures. What you’ll love: The aggressive pattern of the sole ...

At only 11 oz., these no-break-in-required hiking shoes from Lowa make for an excellent crossover shoe if you don't have a lot of suitcase space. They can easily go from the backcountry to biking ...