(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best outdoor shoes for women

I have these merrell's and I love them.

They're super light, fit true to size, have good traction, and I had minimal blistering when breaking them in. I'm not a super avid hiker so I just wanted something affordable but good quality, these totally fit the bill.

They have men's boots too and my husband likes his. They also have other styles, higher ankles, etc.

[These] (https://www.amazon.com/Ahnu-Womens-Sugarpine-Hiking-Slate/dp/B00RWPVK8W/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1498656051&sr=1-8&nodeID=679337011&psd=1&keywords=ahnu+shoes+women) boots are amazing. No break in period needed, lightweight, super comfortable, and waterproof. I love wearing them.
I also highly recommend getting some folding camping chairs if you don't already own some.

Holy crap, that looks absolutely stunning. Great job! I would love a copy :D

I'm excited because we just booked a rental cabin for a weekend next month in MOAB!!! I've never been, so I'm SUPER excited. Related item: hiking shoes!

Salomon make the best boots for me. My X Ultra 3 Mid GTX is an amazing pair.

For women, my SO swears by the Merrell MOAB 2

Both were bought after careful research on here and elsewhere.

I'd call both great mid-level boots. If you're doing more extreme stuff and wading through a lot of water, you'll be wanting different styles. These are for dusty, rocky, muddy, damp trails and hills. They're not snow shoes or particularly waterproof.

I've had two surgeries to fix my peroneal brevis tendon and tighten up the rest of the ligaments and tendons in my left ankle. I found the best shoes to wear are lightweight mid height hiking boots. I absolutely love the Merrell Azura Waterproof Hiking Boot and so do my ankles. They take such a load off my ankles and feel like wearing sneakers.

I would strongly suggest getting to an ankle specialist soon and getting an MRI done. The more the peroneal tendons sublux, the greater chance of them tearing.

Have you had any injuries (even minor) to the ankle? My ankle surgery saga started with a simple little odd step I took.

General Question: How many LBDs is too many?

Specific Question: I had a dress on an Amazon wishlist that I just noticed has dropped to under $10 and I was ready to pull the trigger on it—then I noticed it came not only in Black, but also Navy. And now I’m staring at my computer screen going between “black is classic and versatile” and “you already have 3 black dresses and 0 navy ones.”

I’m slightly cool toned with blue eyes and light brown/dark blonde hair, if I should be considering my coloring. Navy and Black are both fairly large parts of my wardrobe, to the extent that I’m actually surprised I don’t own a completely navy dress. But even on the navy version of this dress, there are some black fabric panels. I’m not sure if I like the combo. I’m probably overthinking this.

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ETA: Second question! I've been eyeing these boots forever and was hoping to also buy them, but there a decent number of reviews complaining about the durability of the shoes, and that got me thinking... is the Sam Edelman seller on Amazon even verified? is there a way to tell? There are some out-of-place items being sold by that page (like the lightbulbs and radiator test ??), which are making me question it's legitimacy. I'm leaning toward ordering off of Sam Edelman's own site (the price is about the same), but now I'm questioning every Amazon seller's identity haha.

I have had amazing luck with Columbia Womens Newton Ridge Hiking Boots. They are waterproof, comfortable, breathable, and boy do they stand up to everyday wear. I live in the rainy PNW in the states and use them for summer hiking, winter snow shoeing, and year round dog walking. I would take a pair of these any day over a pair of clunky rubber rain boots.

Take a peak here if you are interested:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006A1EWGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ry6RybHVD8MWB

If they don't have the size and color scheme combination available on amazon, the Columbia website usually has all colours in Stock.
They also have a range of other styles with the same functionality. Just depends on your preferences.

http://www.columbia.com/womens-hiking-shoes/

I have these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q5UC2E6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_GeqpybK5YZJ28

Not sure why they're so expensive right now but they are amazing hiking shoes. Comfortable and SUCH good traction. I climbed all over rocks and boulders at Joshua Tree NP with no problem.

I never buy these for walking in the woods because they can’t handle the environment, to easy to get cold and wet.

Get yourself a good set of hiking boots

Columbia

amazon

These are great boots for different prices.

I do a lot of hiking/backpacking in the Cascades, and I actually prefer hiking boots without ankle support. They're usually a lot heavier than hiking "shoes," and I don't find that I typically get any added benefit from the additional support.

I have these from Salomon, and the break-in period was super minimal, and find they have enough room in the toe box to make going downhill actually okay (otherwise your toes can jam against the front of the shoe -- not pleasant). Otherwise, you can totally get away with sneakers, but I like the support these provide.

I had no idea people were so opposed to them. Goodness. I don't really dig on the dual-tone kind, but I bought two pairs of these (this yellow, and the green) a few years ago because I have to walk around in inclement weather frequently enough. I love them, and get so many complements on them too. Plus they're still like new.

I bought the Ahnu Montara boot last year for my trip to Peru. These boots are amazing! They are insanely comfortable, super lightweight (like tennis shoe weight), and water proof. I couldn't love these more. I don't think they look clunky on my feet at all, either.

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

I find that rubber boots always wear and crack because they are not flexible at all (mine usually break at the junction between the "leg pipe" and the top of the foot).

Now I'm a big fan of Gortex shoes (they dont all look like "mountaineering boots") or (more what you're looking for) water-proofed leather shoes with good waterproof soles. example, and here, and here

I think some of those have zippers that aren't waterproof, so I wouldn't step into a lake with them, but for rain they should work great.

Dr. Martens Flora (women's shoe).

I copped mine off Grailed for $80, but they can be found for ~$85-105 on Amazon. They're attractively slender and feel plenty comfortable for my wide feet.

Do Sam Edelman shoes have much support? About how long do they last with moderate wear? I'm looking at getting their ankle rain boot, but I want something somewhat supportive that will last a while.

If these are no good, does anyone have suggestions for a supportive black flat ankle boot that has some water resistance (aka I won't get soaked when I take puppy out on a walk in the rain)?

Why not try a sleeker shape in a jewel tone? I'm a fan of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Edelman-Womens-Tinsley-Black/dp/B00VBEAS3I/ref=sr_1_4?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1473545020&sr=1-4&nodeID=679380011&refinements=p_lbr_brands_browse-bin%3ASam%2BEdelman) Sam Edelman chelsea booties. Love the sangria color

Do you want something more dainty and "feminine" or more chunky?

Dainty here, also here

Chunky here and here (these are a little out of your price range but you may be able to shop around, and Docs and Clarks in general may be good options for you.)

Amazon here.