$82.5$165
For us, a women-specific shoe is fully adapted to the morphology of your feet: a softer cuff, cradling anatomical design and lower-density advancedCHASSIS for greater stability. In the women's X Ultra 4 Mid, this is backed up by GORE-TEX protection and a grippy outsole that powers through uphills and descents, so you can explore your freedom.
Wore these on a muddy six-mile trail last weekend and my feet stayed completely dry through every puddle. The lower-density chassis really does make a difference on uneven ground, I felt way more planted than in my old pair.
The softer cuff around the ankle made a huge difference on my first long hike, no rubbing at all. The women's-specific chassis keeps things stable without feeling stiff.
Wore these on a rocky 8-mile trail and my ankles felt locked in the whole way down, no rolling at all. The softer cuff around the ankle is a small thing but it meant zero break-in rubbing.
