The Best Hiking Boots for Women

When we first started hiking, the first thing I knew that I would need was good pair of hiking boots. I wanted a pair of boots that were going to provide the comfort I needed for a long or short hike. After researching a few different brands and ended up settling on Merrell as my beginner boot. I have always heard great things about Merrell shoes and for the most part they are affordable and most sites like Merrell.com, REI.com and any of your local outdoor stores will have sales that will include Merrell.

Women’s Merrell Moab

I ordered theMerrell Women’s Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot and after 3 years, I have not been let down. This was an incredible boot from day one. It was like they had been broken in for me, they were so comfortable from the first hike. There was no need to break them in and my feet felt great after our 3 mile trek. Even today these boots feel great. The longest I have walked in these boots is 8+ miles and no issues. I have noticed if I wear them for long distance walks on concrete (shopping, lunch, errands) they tend to start hurting my feet after several hours. However, when I stick with good old dirt and natural terrain, I have no problem.

As far as the fit goes, they run true to size. I am able to wear a semi-thick hiking sock and they fit like a glove.

Overall, I would highly recommend the Merrell Women’s Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot.  The other hiking boot that I can also recommend is the Merrell Capra Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot. Both of these boots are comfortable and come in a variety of colors.

If you need a hiking backpack be sure to check out my post on the Best Hiking Backpack For Beginners.

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