Summer is here and everyone is planning their summer camping trips with some fun hikes in the great outdoors. Hiking boots are very important to have during a hiking trip because you will be traveling over rough terrain, and you will need to protect your feet from the rocks, mud, water, and any other item you encounter on your hiking adventure. Hiking boots are the most important gear for a hiker to help them move farther quicker and safely. A good hiking boot with good cushion will help prevent your feet from accumulating blisters. A good hiking boot has support on the sides to keep your legs straight and they provide support to the ankle so that your ankle does not twist, but still doesn’t restrict the movement of the ankle. Here are some great women’s hiking boots.
Best Hiking Boot for Woman: New Balance 1500 Rainier Boot
Cost: $169.99 (free standard shipping)
Has Total Fit Guarantee
Weight: approximately 524 grams (18.5 oz.)
The New Balance 1500 Rainier Boot won Editor’s Choice 2009 in the Backpacker magazine. This women’s hiking boot is a full-grain leather midweight boot for the very hard to fit people. The New Balance Rainier boot comes in four different widths for woman and sizes up to 13. This is the reason that this woman’s hiking boot made the 2009 Editors Choice for Backpacking Magazine. The woman’s hiking boot gives you all-around performance, and is ideal for backpacking with moderate loads and day hiking in rough terrain and wet weather. This woman’s hiking boot has a gore-tex liner, which keeps your feet dry. The best part about the New Balance 1500 hiking boot is you can order it from newbalance.com and they have a “total fit” guarantee. Some of the features that the New Balance 1500 Rainier hiking boot has are an outsole that provides maximum surface contact and multi-directional traction; strong polyurethane midsole for stable cushioning; leather upper for natural comfort, durability, and breathability; a monogusset tongue; and lace locking hardware.
New Balance 1500 Rainier Hiking Boot for women: http://www.newbalance.com/outdoor/lighthiking/MO1500/
Editor’s Choice award: http://www.backpacker.com/editors_choice_2009_new_balance_1500_rainier/gear/12878
Best Hiking Boot for Women: Asolo Women’s Stynger GTX Hiking Boot (Spring 2009)
Cost: $195.00 at Moosejaw
Free shipping over $49.00
Weight: 550 grams
The Women’s Stynger GTX hiking boots by Asolo is a suede and cordura light rugged hiking boot that is lined with gore-tex. This women’s hiking boot features a Duo Asoflex technology and energy outsole. The Upper part of the hiking boot is water-resistant suede, a lite 2-atatomic footbed, the sole is Asolo Synchro gomma-PU, and it comes in women’s sizes 6 through 11. You can purchase this women’s hiking boot at Moosejaw. There are a lot of great reviews on this new hiking boot. The hiking boot comes in three different colors, which are alpaca/black; cendre/dark brown; and spice/black.
Asolo Women’s Stynger GTX Boot: http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Asolo-Women-s-Stynger-GTX-Boot_10002673____?cm_mmc=CSE-_-Shopping-_-na-_-Asolo-Women-s-Stynger-GTX-Boot&ad;_id=cseshopping&zmam;=89081595&zmas;=3&zmac;=6&zmap;=402040
Best Hiking Boot for Women: Vasque Breeze Hiking Boots for women
Cost: $159.00 at Gander Mountain (U.S. standard delivery charge – $0.00)
Cost: $129.00 at REI (U.S. standard shipping – $10.99)
Weight: 879 grams
These hiking boots are very breathable in warm temperatures. They have air mesh nylon inserts that will keeps them high breathable. These hiking boots have waterproof uppers and are contoured, lightweight EVA midsoles to ensure comfortable cushioning. The hiking boot also has removable DryTech foot beds for comfort and to help keep the feet dry. The hiking boot also has Thermoplastic urethane Flex frame plates that offer protection and torsion control. It is great on uneven terrain. This women’s hiking book comes in sizes 6 through 11.
REI: http://www.rei.com/product/706827
Grander Mountain: http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=411233&pdesc;=Womens_Vasque_Breeze_GTX_Hiking_Boots&cname;=Hiking-Footwear&aID;=502B7&merchID;=4006&r;=view#details_box_holder
Best Hiking Boot for Women:Zamberlan Tundra GT Hiking Boots for women
Cost: $215.00 at REI (U.S. standard shipping – $13.99)
Weight: 590 grams
These hiking boots are imported from Italy and are very soft and lightweight. They are very durable and have Hydroboc nubuck leather uppers, which offer flexibility and support. The perforated Cordura nyon panels enhance the boots to breath even more. The hiking boots have seam-sealed Gore-Tex liners to protect the feet from water and allow excess moisture vapor to escape to keep feet dry. The hiking boots have padded tongue that relieves lace pressure across the insteps to keep out hiking trail debris. They have removable moisture-wicking insoles for comfort and moisture control. The hiking boot is great on uneven terrain. Rei has this women’s hiking boot from sizes 6 through 10.
REI: http://www.rei.com/product/760098
Best Hiking Boot for Women:Merrell Chameleon Arc Mid Ventilator Hiking Boots for women
Cost: $110.00 at REI (U.S. standard shipping – $10.99 for free shipping to store)
Weight: 1 pound, 15 ounces
This hiking boot for women have Nubuck and suede leather uppers with breathable nylon mesh underlay for lightweight and comfort. These hiking boots have Thermoplastic urethane instep stability straps and external heel counts for enhanced performance. The polyester mesh lining in Merrell’s hiking boots are treated with Aegis Microbe Shield antimicrobial technology to keep away bacterial growth and foot orders. The foot beds are removable and ventilated to cool and dry feet. The hiking boot is Q-Form alignment systems provide women with a precise anatomic fit. Nylon arch shanks help control flex. REI has this women’s hiking boot from sizes 6 through 11.
REI: http://www.rei.com/product/780270
