Any time is a good time to go out and enjoy sports and nature. But we must keep in mind that nature has complexities and difficulties that require you to be constantly alert. Therefore, as we always recommend from RUNNEA, to maximise your enjoyment, we review and recommend the best sports equipment. So if you are passionate about hiking and adventure, do not miss our list of the best women's hiking shoes for 2024.
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All the options in this selection that the RUNNEA team has carried out in the best women's hiking shoes have, as a common denominator, a perfect balance between cushioning, protection and durability. Designed to walk with the necessary confidence and safety and to enjoy every hiking route you take this year!
Best women's hiking shoes 2024
As you will see, there is a little bit of everything to fit the different personal tastes of each trekker. In addition, at RUNNEA we've made sure that there are plenty of sizes available, as well as colors to choose from. Some of them even come with the in-demand Gore-Tex membrane option - a waterproof fabric - so you won't be slowed down by any kind of setback on your outdoor explorations.
New Balance Tektrel
The New Balance Tektrel is a hiking shoe with a tech design that allow us to run in the mountains, occasionally. It has a synthetic and textile upper and a special coating to provide greater durability. Its midsole includes a high-performance foam that provides comfortable cushioning. and its outsole contains the AT Tread compound, developed by the brand, that provides versatile traction. All this with a drop of 8mm weighing just 300 grams.
Adidas Terrex AX4 Gore-Tex
The adidas Terrex AX4 GTX is a very versatile hiking shoe with which you can take the most demanding and less technical routes, regardless of your level of athleticism. Good cushioning, breathability and resistance are included. And of course, its Gore-Tex membrane will allow you to enjoy any type of adventure in the most adverse weather conditions.
Merrell Speed Eco Waterproof
The Merrell Speed Eco Waterproof are one of Merrell's most sustainable and environmentally friendly hiking shoes & walking boots to date. The rubber outsole incorporates 30% recycled material, providing exceptional traction on varied terrain. In addition, its gusseted tongue keeps dirt out, keeping your feet clean and cosy throughout your hike, providing cushioning, durability and comfort.
Merrell Antora 3
The Merrell Antora 3 is designed as a trail running shoe, but its degree of cushioning and protection make it a very reliable choice for any hiking or walking. It offers very good comfort and grip thanks to the inclusion of its FloatPro foam midsole and Vibram compound in the outsole. They will allow you to walk comfortably and at faster paces, if that's what you're into.
- Surface: Trail
- Use: Training
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Medium
- Weight: 255 gr
Salomon X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex
The best-selling Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX are updated to provide the very best when it comes to ascending and descending all kinds of trails. The philosophy of Salomon is still very present: a trail running shoe performance with features of great relevance like stability, grip and protection. Perfect to cope with different routes on mountain terrain.
Salomon Elixir Activ Gore-Tex
The new Salomon Elixir Activ Gore-Tex is a model born from the very young Elixir trekking line, here to offer a much lighter and more agile model without losing the cushioning and structure that characterises it. It comes with Active Chassis technology to provide lateral guidance: a feature that joins its already-characteristic midsole compound and a specific geometry of the outsole for a fluid and comfortable stride. The Fuze Foam cushioning technology, developed with 30% more natural rubber, together with the Active Chassis system, will offer perfect cushioning in all kinds of situations. The upper, made from a Gore-Tex mesh, will provide the necessary safety in all kinds of adverse situations.
The North Face Hypnum
The The North Face Hypnum is a hiking shoe & walking boot combination designed exclusively for women which can be used both on the simplest and quietest hiking trips, and in the big city. The upper of the shoe has a breathable mesh upper while the midsole has molded EVA foam that guarantees great energy return in each step. A model that stands as one of the lightest shoes of the brand in the outdoor segment at just 267 grams.
Puma Explore NITRO
One of the most striking features of the Puma Explore Nitro is that the foam in the midsole is injected with nitrogen. This nitrogen is mixed with the technology created by the Puma brand itself, PROFOAMLITE, to make an extremely lightweight foam designed to cushion and generate reactivity with each stride. The outsole is not far behind in terms of quality either: the high-performance PUMAGRIP ATR rubber compound is specially prepared for the mountains. The upper has the adaptive OPTIFIT system, a perfect tool to adjust the shoe to the taste of each person. All this with a 6mm drop and light weight.
Scarpa Rush 2 GTX
The new Scarpa Rush 2 GTX is an updated model that achieves the perfect balance between agility and support. A hiking shoe that incorporates a Gore-Tex membrane that guarantees dry feet at all times. The midsole has a 2D EVA foam that provides reasonable cushioning, either for running or for our excursions in the mountains. In different shades of colors, they have a weight of 315 grams in the women's version.
HOKA Skyline-Float X
HOKA Skyline-Float X is a model made with plant-based elements, from a soy insole to a partly-sugarcane midsole. In addition to the brand's usual eye-catching design, the Transport makes for an efficient transition from footstrike to toe-off, while providing stability and grip.
La Sportiva TX5 Low Goretex
La Sportiva TX5 Low Gore-Tex have been specially designed to adapt to any mountain terrain, regardless of its orographic complexity. A model that stands out for the quality of its performance oriented to offer an unbeatable experience on your next adventure. The most significant features of these TX5 Low Gore-Tex are focused on offering optimal levels of comfort, durability and traction. The EVA midsole with i STB Control inserts not only absorb shock but also provides stability, while the waterproof Gore-Tex membrane is suitable for all types of weather. A quality model that comes with a Vibram sole for maximum grip on all types of surfaces.
Saucony Excursion TR16 GTX
The Saucony Excursion TR16 GTX is a mountain shoe designed to withstand all types of outings in the wilderness; from everyday day hikes to multi-day mountain expeditions. This new version of a Saucony bestseller stands out for being a hiking shoe & walking boot of great appeal for the staunchest mountaineers. A model dedicated to providing the best protection in the mountains, without forgetting comfort, cushioning and durability.
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