Trail shoes for easy to moderate hikes in the Swiss Alps
Roberto is planning hikes in Switzerland and needs recommendations for women's trail shoes that offer good arch support and stability. His wife is active and in good shape, so he’s looking for options suited for easy to moderate hikes.
- Look for trail shoes with good grip and water resistance for hiking.
- Trying on different brands is essential for finding the right fit, especially considering foot width.
- Brands like Merrell, Salomon, and Oboz are popular choices among hikers.
- Shoes with Vibram soles provide excellent grip and stability on rocky terrain.
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My wife is an active 60 year old in good physical shape.
Which women trail shoes is recommended for the easy to moderate hikes?
Preferably with light with arch support and stability.Thank you
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Hi Roberto,
In general I recommend shoes that have good grips and are water resistant. There are various brands in the market, might take a few tries to find the right one.
You can find useful hiking tips here: https://www.myswissalps.com/activities/hiking/preparation/
Regards,
Anna
Good advice from Anna!
It’s not possible to recommend a specific show as it depends on foot width and other sizing variables. If you have a sports shop that carries walking/hiking shoes go there and try on several different brands (while wearing the heavier hiking socks she may be wearing).
My personal favorite is Merrell Moab but I have a wide foot. You can get an idea about the kind of soles you should look for by looking here
The best soles are Vibram brand, the Moabs come standard with Vibrams. They have great grip, help keep you from slipping, and have great torsional rigidity which is important on rocky or uneven terrain.
Hi Roberto,
Agree, best to try a few pairs. It’s very personal. I have a preference for Salomon or On hiking shoes. My first pair of hiking shoes were Merrells which Kim suggests. Mammut is also a popular brand too.
Happy shopping.
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Hi Roberto- I have found Oboz to be a great choice. I use those here in Montana, USA. https://obozfootwear.com/en-us/
Warm regards,
Dorrie
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