Hiking Shoes for Women
Women's hiking shoes should feel sure-footed before you even leave the car park. Whether it is a bush loop before lunch or a full day on the ridge, your feet do the work, so it pays to choose a pair that suits the ground you cover. This New Balance collection brings hiking shoes together for you to compare side by side. Check the product details and sizing for each style, then pick the pair you would trust on the way up and the way down. Want the men's hiking shoes range? Browse our men's hiking shoes.
Women's Hiking Shoes FAQs
What to look for in women's hiking shoes?
Start with grip, because it keeps you steady on loose, wet or uneven ground. Then look at support and cushioning, which count for more the longer you are on your feet and the more you carry. Finish with fit, since a pair that rubs or slides will spoil any hike. Compare the ladies hiking shoe styles on this page and check the product details for each one.
Do you need hiking shoes for a day hike?
Yes, it is worth having them. Even a day hike can mean rocky steps, loose gravel, mud or a long descent, and hiking shoes give you more of the grip and support you want on the track than an everyday shoe. Your feet are on the move for hours, so comfort adds up too. Find your new balance hiking shoes pair that suits the short or long hikes you have planned.
Can you hike in sneakers?
You can, but you shouldn't. Sneakers are made for everyday wear, so on a hiking track you give up grip, support and protection when the ground turns rocky, steep, loose or wet. Hiking shoes are made for that terrain, which keeps your feet steadier and more comfortable for the whole hike. If you like the lighter feel of a sneaker, look for hiking sneakers or hiking shoes made for the track, and browse the women's range on this page.
Are women's hiking shoes sized differently from men's?
Yes, the size charts are separate. New Balance lists women's sizes on their own chart and men's sizes on another, so the same number will not always fit the same. Measure your foot, then check the women's chart in our size guide instead of carrying over your usual number. The guide includes also printable measuring tool, so please use that to figure out your exact size. Getting your shoe size and width right matters even more on a long hike.
What do the width letters mean on women's hiking shoes?
Width letters show how roomy a shoe is across the ball of your foot. On New Balance women's shoes, B is standard and D is wide. If most shoes feel tight across the front, look for D where a style is offered in it, and check each product page for the widths available. Room across the forefoot is worth getting right on a long day."
