We hit the trail and tested the best hiking shoes for women from Adidas, Merrell, Altra, La Sportiva, and more.

A twisted ankle. Good hiking shoes will help protect your feet from injuries on the trail and just increase your endurance in general. To find the best ones for women, I consulted seasoned outdoor ...

The first choice to make when looking for the best women’s hiking boots is whether you want to go for leather or fabric. In an ideal world, we’d recommend owning a pair of each type ...

These low-top hiking shoes are designed specifically for walking and are our favorite women’s hiking shoes. Stephanie Harper, an outdoors enthusiast based in Asheville, North Carolina ...

Whether you’re heading deep into the backcountry or simply enjoying a few hours on your local trail, finding a good pair of lightweight hiking shoes is a critical decision. The right footwear ...

The Aero Glide has been one of Salomon’s most popular running and walking shoes for years, thanks to its no frills design and ...

A decent pair of waterproof hiking boots for women is essential for crossing hill, field and dale in any weather. They’re worth investing in, and looking after, for years of walking adventures ...

After all, the best hiking shoes are what stands between you and rocks, scree, and roots as you walk — not to mention the cold, heat, dust, mud, water, and other hazards you may encounter along ...

Many people take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take plenty of beginners pretty far (depending on the terrain), there’s no replacement ...