Women's Lightweight Hiking Shoes

Why choose an ultralight shoe?

Every gram on your feet tires you out more than a gram in your backpack. The women's ultralight shoe cuts weight to the bare minimum, giving you a lively stride and fresher legs over distance. Soft and comfortable, it's well suited to fast hiking, day walks and rolling trails, whenever you're prioritizing lightness over maximum support.

Comfort and women's fit

A women's shoe is shaped to suit a typically narrower foot, with a more streamlined fit. Comfort comes down to good cushioning, a flexible upper and getting the size right, with a little extra room at the front. Try them on at the end of the day, wearing your walking socks, for the best fit out on the trail.

A sole that grips and protects on every terrain

Lightweight doesn't mean flimsy: a good sole grips well across varied terrain, and toe protection keeps stones at bay. For rain, an waterproof version keeps your feet dry; otherwise, a breathable shoe dries out quickly. To help you decide, compare them with the sturdier models in our women's hiking boots, or browse the full range.

Which terrain is it best for?

Ultralight shoes really come into their own on easy to moderate trails and for fast-paced walking. On rough ground or when you're carrying a heavy load, a more structured low shoe or a high-cut boot gives you more support. It all comes down to how and where you walk. For summer hiking and trekking, they offer stability and freedom of movement; but for more ankle support on unstable ground, a higher cut or a leather boot is usually the better choice, depending on the terrain.