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.

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

Merrell’s ‘Air Cushion’ Hiking Shoes Are on Sale for 50% Off, and Buyers Say They ‘Last for Years' “I love these so much, I have multiple pairs in various colors!” ...

Our best overall choice for women’s hiking boots, KEEN Women’s Targhee 2 Mid-Height Waterproof Hiking Boots, ticks all those boxes. These boots are comfortable, lightweight, waterproof ...

Merrell’s ‘Built for Versatility’ Hiking Shoes Are on Sale Now for 55% Off “They are the best hiking shoes that I’ve found.” ...

One of the brand’s best-rated hiking shoes, the Merrell Moab 3, is $30 off for a limited time in select men’s and women’s styles.

The Best Trail Running Shoes for Women at a Glance Best Overall: Lululemon Women’s Wildfeel Trail Running Shoe, $168 Best for Wide Feet: Altra Running Olympus 6, $175 Best for Narrow Feet: New ...

To figure out which women’s running shoes were the best of the best, we consulted a mix of podiatrists, fitness experts, marathoners, running coaches and our own running-obsessed shopping editors.