Women's Hiking Shoes & Boots

Women's Hiking Shoes & Boots — Built on a Women's-Specific Last

Altra's women's hiking range pairs the design language of our trail running shoes — roomy FootShape™ toe box, Zero-to-Low Drop platform, Vibram® Megagrip outsole — with a women's-specific last that actually fits a woman's foot. Narrower heel for proper lockdown, the right arch geometry, and a forefoot proportioned for the way women's feet are actually shaped.

What separates Altra from traditional hiking brands is what's missing — the bulk. Where most boots are heavy, stiff, and slow to break in, Altra builds hike-ready shoes that feel closer to a trail runner than a traditional boot. Lighter on the foot, more breathable, faster to break in, and built for the way most Australians actually hike.

The women's range covers two body styles. Mid-cut boots — Women's Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid, Women's Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX, Women's Timp 6 Mid GTX, and Women's Timp Hiker GTX — bring ankle support and waterproof protection for multi-day walks and pack-carrying days. Low-cut hiking shoes — Women's Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX, Women's Lone Peak 9+ GTX, and Women's Timp 5 GTX — bring waterproof protection in a faster, more flexible package suited to day walks.

Find the Right Hiker for You

For multi-day walks with a pack — the Larapinta in autumn, the Overland Track, the Bibbulmun — the Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid and Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX stand out. Mid-cut ankle support, GORE-TEX® waterproofing, plush cushioning under load.

For day walks and weekend hikes, low-cut GTX shoes give you most of the protection without the weight. The Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX brings maximum cushioning in a flexible package. The Lone Peak 9+ GTX takes our most-loved trail shoe and adds waterproofing.

For alpine routes and rocky off-trail terrain, the Timp Hiker GTX and Timp 6 Mid GTX add structural support in a lighter package than traditional alpine boots.

For the full waterproof range, see women's waterproof hiking shoes & boots. For the unisex range, see all hiking shoes.

Why Women Hikers Choose Altra

Traditional hiking boots are usually scaled-down men's lasts with a smaller size run — narrow at the forefoot, wrong arch position, heel that swims. Altra builds women's models on a women's-specific last from the start, which means proper heel lockdown, the right arch geometry, and a forefoot shape that matches how women's feet actually fall under load.

Add the FootShape toe box and Zero-Drop platform, and the result is the hiking shoe most women have been looking for: actually fits a woman's foot, light enough to wear all day, and roomy enough that long descents don't end in bruised toenails.

Sizing and Returns

Australian women's sizing matches the US system, so your usual AU size is the same number you'll order from Altra — no conversion needed. See the full size chart.

Every order ships with our 30-day returns policy. Find an Altra retailer near you with our store locator.