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If you’re carrying a light load and the terrain is technical, the Garmont Women’s Amica Mid GTX Hiking Shoe is ready to go! Garmont’s ADD construction offers a great fit and has an aggressive sole that tackles technical trails with ease.

The iconic Salomon Speedcross 3 Women’s running shoe delivers lightweight support and traction for trail racing and mountain running. A heavily lugged outsole and ultra-durable construction equip the shoe for demanding terrain.

Employing a design concept that offers flex, fit and support along with a multi-fit footbed system and a waterproof GORE-TEX upper, the Salewa Women’s Firetail GTX Trail Shoe offers technical performance and lightweight comfort for day hikes.

The award-winning TrekSta Women’s Evolution Mid GTX multi sport trail shoe utilizes TrekSta’s unique NestFIT system to provide excellent fit, comfort and support. This versatile, all-terrain shoe is perfect for day hikers and fast-packers.

Offering optimal support, durability and protection for trail running, the Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Women’s multi-sport shoe has an aggressively lugged outsole that gives in cross-over appeal for fast-and-light hiking or backpacking.

New for 2013! Lightweight, durable construction with a design concept that isn’t heavy and over built or too minimal for rocky, root covered terrain, the Vasque Women’s Pendulum trail running shoe offers swift, yet supportive, agile performance.

New for 2013! The flexible, supportive Salewa Women's Wildfire multi sport trail shoe offers technical performance and lightweight comfort for day hikes, scrambling and approach hikes.

Lightweight, waterproof GORE-TEX construction, performance-enhancing flexibility and maximum traction make the adidas Outdoor Women’s Terrex Fast R Mid GTX trail shoe a great option for fast-packing or day hikes.

The Patagonia Women’s Drifter A/C GORE-TEX trail shoe offers versatility for hiking, travel and lightweight backpacking with style for everyday wear. Leather and mesh GORE-TEX construction make this shoe lightweight, agile, sturdy and supportive.

Durable, waterproof/breathable construction combined with Formotion technology and excellent traction make the adidas Outdoor Women’s Terrex Fast X Mid GTX multi-sport trail shoe a great option for trail runs, day hikes, and thru-hiking.

With the mid-cut support of a hiking boot and the nimbleness of a running shoe, the waterproof Salomon XA Pro 3D Mid 2 GTX Women’s shoe is ideal for fast-packers, ounce-counting backpackers or anyone looking for a hiking/trail running hybrid.

The neutral, well-cushioned Montrail Women’s Bajada strikes a nice balance between lightweight construction and on-trail performance. A full-length, toothed outsole ensures traction in varying types of conditions.

New for 2013! The Patagonia Footwear Women’s Fore Runner Evo trail running shoe offers a lightweight, low-profile, minimal design that rides close to the ground for improved reaction time to trail inconsistencies.

The award-winning Patagonia Women’s Drifter A/C trail shoe offers versatility for hiking, travel and lightweight backpacking with style for everyday wear. Leather and mesh construction make it lightweight (1 lb 1 oz per pair), agile, sturdy and supportive.

Employing lightweight, durable, breathable uppers and Patagonia’s precision fit-delivering Dynamic Lacing System, the Patagonia Footwear Women’s Tsali 2.0 trail running shoe offers traditional, neutral cushioning for multi-surface running.

The supportive TrekSta Women’s Evolution II trail shoe connects you to the trail through their unique NestFIT system. Ready for any terrain and surface conditions, the it is perfect for trail runners, day hikers and fast-packers.

New for 2013! Striking a balance between weight and on-trail protection, the Women’s Sync trail running shoe utilizes TrekSta’s award-winning NestFIT system to offer a dialed-in fit and responsive performance in a lightweight, low-drop offering.

Employing ultra-grippy Continental rubber, foot strike-enhancing technology and well-fitting, breathable construction, the adidas Outdoor Women’s Terrex Fast R shoe can serve as fast-packing hiking shoe, a trail runner or a high-traction approach shoe.

A true hybrid option for trail and road running, the Salomon XR Mission Women’s shoe is lightweight, well-cushioned and built with a versatile “all surface” outsole. Stylish good looks and a comfortable upper also make it a great everyday shoe.