The 17 best women's walking shoes for asphalt and mountain walking in 2024

The RUNNEA editorial office often receives queries, mostly from women, about which shoes are the best for walking. That is why we have prepared a list aimed at the most active female athletes in order to answer this recurring question. In addition, to make things easier for you, this post offers clues with a structure divided into two blocks; one with the most recommended shoes for walking on asphalt, and another with the best alternatives for walking on not a very technical mountain terrain.

Asphalt walking shoes

To begin with, from RUNNEA we want to show you an updated list of seven shoes for asphalt. These models that we show you below, are ideal if you are looking for unbeatable comfort, as well as great cushioning. Being these two of the most requested features in this type of sports shoes we can not wait for you to discover our selection.

1. New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX
2. Nike Motiva
3. HOKA Solimar
4. Adidas Supernova Rise
5. ASICS Gel Pulse 15
6. Under Armour HOVR Turbulence 2
7. Mizuno Wave Skyrise 4
8. Joma Lider
9. Skechers GO Walk Arch Fit

New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX

New model in the catalog of running shoes with Gore-Tex edition, the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 GTX, a model designed to provide good stability and cushioning in soft and quiet runs. ideal for running but also for walking and with the assurance that we will have dry feet at all times.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Pace: Medium
• Weight: 254 gr

Nike Motiva

The new Nike Motiva is a running shoe that is intended for all those women, it is an exclusively female model, who want to start in the world of running and who want to walk or run at slow paces with the aim of helping to make sports practice as pleasant as possible.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Pace: Low

HOKA Solimar

The HOKA Solimar is a walking shoe for beginners in running or fitness. It is a model for neutral footsteps with good cushioning that provides a lot of comfort and comfort in each step. The HOKA Solimar is a model with which HOKA wants to target an increasingly large segment of runners, particularly popular runners who run to clear their heads or are just starting out in the activity. They are also the brand's cheapest shoes. Their upper is made from recycled materials and consists of an elastic mesh in the form of a grid that wraps the foot very well but without feeling imprisoned. In the area of the mouth, we find a design that creates an anatomical structure that protects the Achilles heel area.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 6 mm
• Pace: Low
• Weight: 245 gr

Adidas Supernova Rise

The adidas Supernova Rise is a model that is set to revolutionize your daily workouts. Its design is intended to combine responsiveness, smoothness and comfort under your feet, while also ensuring the energy you need to keep moving forward. The star of the shoe is undoubtedly the innovative Dreamstrike+ midsole. A state-of-the-art PEBA-based compound, renowned for its ability to deliver optimal rebound with every step, while maintaining superior cushioning. They have a standard 10 mm drop (heel height of 36 mm and forefoot height of 26 mm) and a very light weight of 277 grams.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 10 mm
• Pace: Medium
• Weight: 277 gr

ASICS Gel Pulse 15

The ASICS Gel Pulse 15 is one of ASICS' most versatile shoes. The upper of the shoe is designed with a lightweight technical mesh that improves airflow to keep your feet cool at all times. It maintains 20% of the shoe's main upper material from recycled material and features Flytefoam cushioning that provides a lightweight and comfortable feel. With a weight of 256 grams and a drop of 8 mm offers a soft feel and has a great value for money.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Pace: Low

Under Armour HOVR Turbulence 2

The Under Armour HOVR Turbulence 2 is a road running shoe designed to provide a lightweight and efficient, yet durable and comfortable ride. Its UA HOVR midsole, a reactive foam that reduces impact, returns energy and propels you forward to provide the best support, comfort and dynamism. All this with a light weight of 278 grams and a total drop of 8 millimeters.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training, Racing
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Pace: Medium
• Weight: 278 gr

Mizuno Wave Skyrise 4

The Mizuno Wave Skyrise 4 running shoes are renewed and present new evolutions, but still offer the same comfortable, soft and fluid feel as its predecessors. Now with a newly designed upper that not only improves the aesthetics of the shoe, but also its adaptability.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: High
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Pace: Low
• Weight: 295 gr

Joma Lider

The new Joma Líder is a running shoe that has good reactivity, cushioning and lightness and is ideal for short and medium distances and at easy paces, making it ideal for runners who are just starting to run and that also have a great value for money that characterizes many of the models of the Spanish brand.

• Surface: Road
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Pace: Medium

Skechers GO Walk Arch Fit

The Skechers GO WALK Arch Fit shoes are designed to offer great comfort and design for everyday life. They are very versatile and sustainable shoes with a very breathable mesh that we will appreciate during our walks the hottest times of the year.

Mountain walking shoes

Here we show you six trail shoes that are indicated for the most adventurous sports women and that you prefer to walk on not very technical mountain terrains; like fields or trails. All of them are very good options because, in addition to a good grip, all of them have a very efficient and comfortable cushioning. Some of the models on the list are the latest releases from some of the most prominent brands in the industry.

1. New Balance Fresh Foam Garoé
2. ASICS Gel Venture 9
3. Brooks Divide 4
4. Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 Gore-Tex
5. HOKA Challenger 7
6. Joma Sima
7. Nike Juniper Trail 2 Next Nature
8. Merrell Antora 3 Gore-Tex

New Balance Fresh Foam Garoé

The new model of New Balance for this season, the New Balance Fresh Foam Garoé, is an ideal shoe for running or walking on tracks and trails ,as the shoe provides extra cushioning and comfort. The New Balance Fresh Foam Garoé is aimed at those runners who are looking for comfort, safety and versatility in equal parts.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training, Racing
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Pace: Medium

ASICS Gel Venture 9

The ASICS Gel Venture 9 is an ideal shoe for all those who are new to the exciting world of trail running and need a shoe for training or walks in the mountains. The new version has substantial improvements over previous models that make you gain much more stability and protection.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 10 mm
• Pace: Low, Medium
• Weight: 252 gr

Brooks Divide 4

The Brooks Divide 4 is the brand's trail running shoe designed for those who are just starting to run in the mountains. This new model incorporates small innovations with respect to the previous version and in which we highlight its great value for money and the commitment to the use of recycled materials in its manufacture.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Pace: Low

Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 Gore-Tex

The Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 Gore-Tex is a shoe that is characterized by providing stability, durability and support for our activities and also in this version, incorporates waterproof membrane to keep our feet dry at all times.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 11 mm
• Pace: Low

HOKA Challenger 7

One of the most outstanding HOKA shoes for walking and running in the mountains is the HOKA Challenger 7, which incorporates interesting new features with respect to the previous version, highlighting its lightness and the increase of its profiles to provide even more comfort during your walks in the mountains.

• Surface: Road, Trail
• Use: Training
• Cushion: High
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 5 mm
• Weight: 207 gr

Joma Sima

The Joma Sima is the fastest and lightest model of the Spanish company as far as trail running shoes are concerned. Optimized for lightweight runners, it incorporates some of Joma's most outstanding technologies in order to offer a perfect balance between protection, traction and safety.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Pace: Low, Medium
• Weight: 345 gr

Nike Juniper Trail 2 Next Nature

The Nike Juniper Trail 2 Next Nature are the ideal Nike trail running shoes to start running in the mountains,  they also are perfect for mountain walks because they are characterized by their comfort, stability and durability. Necessary to squeeze them to the maximum, without losing that protection and security essential for running or walking in the mountains.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training
• Cushion: Neutral
• Running gait: Neutral
• Pace: Low, Medium

Merrell Antora 3 Gore-Tex

New version of the Merrell Antora 3 Gore-Tex, one of Merrell's best-selling women's trail running shoes, specially designed to offer maximum cushioning, comfort and safety during our activities.

• Surface: Trail
• Use: Training, Racing
• Cushion: High
• Running gait: Neutral
• Drop: 8 mm
• Pace: Low, Medium