Las 7 Mejores Botas De Senderismo Para Mujer del 2024

It’s hard to ignore how the Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX is packed with comfort and support during our test hikes. It offers an effortless ride, ensuring confident strides as we navigate various terrains through its stable feel and reliable traction. Backed up by the lab, it’s our top hiking boot for women.

The shoe felt really pleasant on foot because it was easy to maneuver. Our scales reveal it’s only 17.5 oz (495g), 7.6% lighter than the average hiking boot. Moreover, it has a flexible build that flows with our movement. Our bend test confirms it’s 32.7% more malleable than average.

We remained surefooted through uneven paths due to the cushioning’s balanced 32.8 HA composition, 17.6% firmer than average. On foot, the foam feels softer than our durometer reading suggests because of the small and soft 24.6 HA Merrell Air Cushion in the midsole.

Underfoot, the Vibram TC5+ lined with deep 5.0 mm lugs does its job of keeping us in control through mossy logs and loose ground. However, while its traction is effective, the lugs are not toothy enough to handle mud and softer ground. Women who tackle these types of terrain need more aggressive lugs.

After intensive lab testing and extensive hiking, we found Lowa Renegade GTX Mid to be highly supportive—perfect for adventurous women. It features rigid reinforcements and a solid nubuck leather upper that kept us surefooted on various terrains. Because of its very reliable Vibram Evo outsole, it earns our top spot for grip among women’s hiking boots.

Starting with its highlight feature: the Vibram Evo outsole has deep 5.1 mm lugs that excellently gripped all types of ground we tested, whether wet or dry, loose or compact. This boosted our surefootedness and confidence to explore new trails.

This boot served as a sturdy base even for backpacking due to the MonoWrap frame and the rigid nylon shank in the midsole, contributing to a high level of torsional rigidity, evidenced by our manual assessment with a 5/5 rating for stiffness. The MonoWrap frame embraces our foot so that we’re placed inside the midsole instead of on top of it, resulting in solid footing.

Even in our bend test, the Renegade GTX Mid emerged highly stiff, needing 87.5% greater force than the average hiking boot to bend to 90 degrees. While this means better stability, it also takes away the agility and natural feel that some women are looking for.

Picking up the pace feels easy in the Hoka Anacapa Mid GTX because of its light build, stable ride, and indulgent comfort. Our lab backs up that it’s the best-cushioned hiking boot for women, delivering support delicately and gracefully.

We indulged in its generous cushioning during test hikes, with a stack measurement of 36.7/26.1 mm. The Hubble heel, or the extended rear, enhances the shoe's plush sensation. Our durometer confirms it’s 19.4% softer than average, pampering our legs throughout the day.

Thankfully, the unique heel design brought surefooted landings, which is a big help considering the shoe’s plush design. The deep 4.7 mm lugs along the Vibram outsole also contributed to controlled steps during steep inclines.

The cushioning took us far and Anacapa Mid GTX’s light build allowed us to go fast, evidenced by our scale with a 15.4 oz (436g) figure, 18.7% below average. Plus, its flexible midsole made the boot easier to maneuver, therefore bringing less fatigue.

However, this boot shines best in fast-paced adventures while carrying light loads. We recommend more supportive boots for heavy backpacking.

The Salomon Quest 4 GTX is tough to beat in terms of the confidence and surefootedness it brings to our challenging hikes. Its sturdy construction and firm foothold make it our top backpacking hiking boot for women. From top to bottom, our lab agrees it’s a highly protective boot.

The Quest 4 GTX has unmatched steadiness due to the brand’s exclusive ADV-C 4D Chassis, which embraces our heel and ankle in place, and its stiff heel counter, which rated 5/5 in our manual assessment. These structured elements secure our foot alignment and reduce fatigue over time since they stabilize our steps for us.

The upper is layered with sturdy materials such as Nubuck leather, Cordura-like textile, rubberized overlays, and the GTX membrane, which removed our doubts about its bulletproof nature. Its 5/5 toebox durability rating further proves its ability to shield us in rugged terrains.

The Contagrip rubber in the outsole also proved its resistance to wear by showing less damage than average in our abrasion test. It includes 4.7 mm toothy lugs that effectively gripped various surfaces we tested.

The Quest 4 GTX is built like a tank and weighs like one too. At 23.4 oz (663g), it’s 23.7% heavier than the average hiking boot. Women with lighter loads on moderate terrains can opt for a lighter hiking companion.

On-foot testing with the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2 made us doubt we were wearing hiking boots. It has a swift and speedy persona that almost made us want to run because of its airy build, plush and pleasant ride, and supportive outsole. Proven by lab tests, it’s our best lightweight women’s hiking boot.

Weighing 15.0 oz (425g), Terrex Free Hiker 2 rides like a trail shoe and is 20.7% lighter than the average hiking boot. Adding to its effortless feel is the subtle rocker that promotes faster and smoother transitions. On top of this, the upper is extremely porous, evidenced by its perfect breathability rating in the lab.

The midsole was a joy to test. It delivers a luxuriously comfortable ride with its plush 15.4 HA foam while adding some springiness to our steps. No matter how long we carried our backpacks, our legs felt well-protected.

Underfoot, the Continental rubber proved its stellar standing by providing excellent traction during testing and beating the average in the lab for durability. While most boots get damaged by 0.80 mm in our Dremel test, Terrex Free Hiker 2 shed only 0.24 mm of rubber, proving it will last for many years.

However, while light on foot, this boot is heavy in the pocket at €220. Women on a budget can dip their toes in more affordable options.

No matter what path we took on our outdoor adventures, the Scarpa Terra GTX brought solid support and protection. We felt sure of every step we took because of the Vibram outsole’s extra sticky traction. Post-testing in the lab, it emerged as our top leather hiking boot for women.

Visually, the leather upper looked waterproof, and our smoke test in the lab confirmed its airtight nature with a 1/5 breathability score. Checking with our microscope reveals a solid upper, it’s impossible for anything to get through. Even our Dremel is no match against it, earning it a well-deserved 5/5 toebox durability rating. 

Besides its firm ankle hold, our surefootedness stems from the stiff TPU shank in the boot. The platform is also more grounded than average with its 32.1/17.0 mm stack, and firmer with its 29.5 HA midsole composition, all leading to a more stable ride.

The Vibram outsole shows glue-like adhesion even when we hiked through slippery slopes. The 4-mm lugs displayed solid braking power when needed. Overall, we’re amazed how Terra GTX manages to excel in both traction and durability, showing only a minimal scuff in our Dremel test.

It’s no surprise that this leather boot is a hefty 20.3 oz (575g), which unfortunately leads to leg fatigue over longer efforts. Women who prefer a more agile and seamless ride can try lighter options.

The Altra Lone Peak Hiker 2 is all about the natural running experience with its forgiving fit, almost parallel to the ground platform, and light build. We felt agile throughout our hikes and could pick up the speed when we wanted to. After lab testing, we chose the Lone Peak Hiker 2 as the best women's hiking boot with a wide toebox.

Like many Altra shoes, this boot is shaped to mimic our feet, resulting in a spacious room for toe splaying. We highlight its massive big toe area at 91.1 mm vs. the 78.3 mm average. It tapers only by 6.9% from the widest part of the toebox, while the average narrows down by 23.2%.

Wearing this pair is a breeze because of its weightless feel, evidenced by its 12.0 oz (339g) figure on our scale, 36.8% below average. Its maneuverability contributes to the effortless experience, as our bend test proves it’s 32.0% more flexible than average.

The cushioning feels comfortable even up to long distances and the plush 22.0 HA foam adds springiness to our steps. Our measurements reveal it has a low drop of 2.6 mm, which offers a more barefoot-like experience vs. its counterparts.

Because of its focus on flexibility and comfort, we can’t recommend this boot to women who bring heavy loads on hikes. Backpackers will benefit from more stable options.