Women's Footwear

When choosing your women’s hiking boots, you should take in consideration what type of hiker you are. Boots that are designed for backpacking and long trips have a thicker sole, are tougher and designed to support of weight of the backpacker wearing a heavy hiking backpack. Light hiking boots for women look like running shoes on steroids and are very light weight which makes them great for day trips.

Women’s hiking boots have low, mid or high cuts each with a purpose. High cut boots give more support on your ankle reducing the chance of rolling or injuring your ankle when hiking. Mid cut boots offer protection from low bushes, rocks and other items you may bang into. Low cut women’s hiking boots don’t have the protection against rolling ankle but work great for quick trails and well-kept trails.

Women’s hiking boots can be made from many different materials, each with different advantages, so how do you choose between all of them? Before you choose keep in mind that each material adds or detracts from the weight of the boot, is more or less water resistant, and has different levels of durability. For example leather is very durable, great for tough terrain, and water resistant. However, leather hiking boots breathe like a fish out of water. Synthetic women’s hiking boots are lighter, cost less, and are much more feet friendly when it comes to breathability. The down sides are that the hiking boots are prone to wear out faster, and are not always as water resistant. Synthetic boots that are water resistant have waterproof linings; these linings allow your feet to breathe while keeping the water out of your women’s hiking boots.

Improper sizing of hiking boots for women can wreak havoc on your hiking trip. Having the wrong size boots can also cause or aid in injury. A loose boot can also cause excess friction and rub against your foot causing blisters. This may also lead to a sprained or damaged ankle if you happen to step in an awkward position. When fitting your women’s hiking boots your toes should be able to move freely, not be cramped at the end. Your foot should fit securely in the boot, and not be too tight. Your foot should feel as if the boot was a large comfortable glove around your foot. At Climb High, our free shipping and no hassle return policy give you the confidence to shop without worrying about getting stuck with the wrong size or an uncomfortable women’s hiking boot.