(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best hiking & trekking shoes for women

for hiking gals: if you're going for long hikes, is it worth it to invest in a hiking shoe vs just a basic running shoe? I have some hiking boots that I LOVE in the winter but I'm not sure a hiking shoe would be better than my old tennis shoes. I'm thinking like this Merrell vs. my old Brooks.

Sorry for the late reply! I wore an ivory pair (called Optic White but most definitely ivory in color) of Cole Haan Zerogrand waterproof hiker boots. They were perfect for everything that I needed for Iceland's environment while still being sort of bridal :-) : https://www.amazon.com/Cole-Haan-Womens-Zerogrand-Hikr/dp/B071WPDP67?th=1&psc=1

thanks! My brother who is an avid hiker also recommended Merrell to me. I'm into these would you say the pair you have fits true to size?

They must be all dehydrated from the great Labor Day Weekend Wank Off.

Here's a link to the shoes on Amazon - Merrell Women's Mimosa Lace

The only thing you want to be careful with on any of the Merrells is that the back edge digs in some. I usually get something to put in there to keep it from giving me blisters (thick socks don't help).

I have Raynaud's, so my feet basically lose circulation when they get even a little bit cold, and
these slippers have been amazing. The grippy stuff on the bottoms wore off quickly so they are slippery on hard floors but they are super warm.

I love my Ahnu Sugarpine boots! I've also heard good things about the Ahnu Montara.

I'm now quite fond of trail runners as opposed to boots. For many years, I was a die-hard, "you can only wear boots when hiking!" kinda' guy. But ever since trying on a pair of Merrell Vents, I haven't looked back.

Here they are on Amazon, in the women's variety: Merrell Vents


I can't attest to how well they wear for women, but I've put 200-300 miles on mine and absolutely love them. There's still plenty of life left in them. I recently did 18 miles in February and thought that I would put on my old boots because of the low temps. In no time at all, my feet were hot and sweaty. I was wishing I had just worn these instead.

I think they are worth looking in to, but that's my 2 cents. Let me know what you end up going with!

Boots. I love these boots, they rock. Men's shoe, women's shoe.

A water bottle or two.

Snack bars. Meat and vegan.

Okay that should get you started.

I'm an 8.5W and think they are very true to size. I'm not familiar with the ones you posted, but I have these ones and have worn them for about 5-6 yrs, and they are just starting to give up. I've heard great things about these ones too.

I just figured out what my partner got me for my birthday (it's arriving late, today). I just sat here and cried when I figured it out.

I've been asking for these hiking sandals for my birthday and Christmas for the past 7 years or so. My mom usually just buys me things that SHE would want if she were me so I never get anything useful.

I had mentioned these shoes, in passing, to my partner about two months ago or so. I can't believe she remembered. I'm not really used to people listening to me when I talk. I am so grateful, loved, and spoiled. I don't know what today has in store for me but that was a great way to start the morning.

I have a pair of the Vasque hiking boots. They’re a year old or more and very easy to wear. Light. No break in. Cool.

Monolith

Merrell Moab 2. A little outside your price range, but so totally foolproof. Worth it.

I would take this to help keep you hydrated. And if you don't have any trail/hiking shoes, I'd invest in those, too

That's not really a hiking boot. Plus if it's a winter boot (meaning it's insulated), it might be too hot. How about something like this?

My Merrell’s come in a wide because the regular is pretty narrow. I’m on my 3rd pair. I like the non-waterproof kind for less foot sweat but they make a waterproof Moab

I have these Ahnu Montana Boots and absolutely love them. They were comfortable out of the box and I hiked 15-35 km a day in these for two weeks with absolutely no pain.

Those look like Vasque Talus.

my wife was having similar issues and after trying on almost every boot/shoe in REI she chose Ahnu Sugarpine https://www.amazon.com/Ahnu-Womens-Sugarpine-Waterproof-Bluestar/dp/B00ZUYBJV0/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1480983628&sr=8-12&keywords=ahnu . I would recommend at least a half size big.

I wear a pair of Ecco Trak 6 for both work and play. This is my second pair in 20 years, so they do last a long time.
Mens: https://www.amazon.com/ECCO-Track-GTX-Plain-Toe-Boot/dp/B00743SYA4
Womens equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/ECCO-Womens-Track-25-Hiking/dp/B01MZEER59

Totalmente. Tengo zapatos especificos para otras cosas (ciclismo, formales, pa correr, etc.) pero dia a dia uso de este tipo.

Tengo un par Salomon. La cubierta es de malla y son la raja pal verano. Ademas son livianitas.

Los Merrel que tengo son de cuero y partes de malla. Mi unco pero con estas es que tienen poca traccion en mojado. Metal mojado (tapas, rejillas) he patinado un par de veces.

Tengo otros Columbia para invierno que tienen cubierta mas gruesa (algo asi) y tengo unas botas que he tenido que usar cuando hay nieve (como estas)