Very few brands make hiking boots in narrow sizes. However, hikers with narrow feet still have several good options for hiking and backpacking boots with narrow fits. That's because many of the best brands for hiking footwear run narrow, especially Italian brands like Asolo and La Sportiva.
What are the best hiking boots for narrow feet? From lightest to heaviest, the best narrow hiking boots are the Vasque Breeze LT, La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Mid, adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2, La Sportiva Nucleo High GTX, Vasque Breeze, Lowa Renegade GTX (narrow size), and Asolo Fugitive.
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best hiking boots for narrow feet
Vasque Breeze LT (lightweight)
Main Benefits:
Vasque recently entered the lightweight hiking boot market with a light ("LT") version of their best-selling Breeze. The Breeze LT has little in common with the classic Breeze—except for GORE-TEX waterproofing. It’s swapped out leather for synthetic microfiber and abrasion-resistant mesh and replaced sturdy Vibram outsoles with lighter Vibram Litebase to cut weight. That makes the Breeze LT much lighter and more flexible underfoot than traditional Vasque hiking boots. This lightweight hiking boot is a better match for fast hikes on easy to moderate terrain— not gnarly trails. There’s nothing clunky or old school about this new Vasque hiking boot?! If you’re into fast and light hiking— and have narrow feet— you might give it a go.
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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid (lightweight)
Main Benefits:
The updated Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX is the mid-cut version of La Sportiva's best trail running shoe for hikers. This lightweight mid-cut may be a great choice for serious day hikers who want a lightweight hiking boot that's up to harder trails. The Ultra Raptor II has great grip on rocks, making it a good boot for technical trails and rock scrambles. Sportivas also feature a snug and secure fit with a firm feel underfoot. Like most Italian brands, La Sportivas run narrow, making Ultra Raptor Mids a good, lightweight hiking boot for narrow feet.
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adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2 (lightweight)
Main Benefits:
The adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2 is looks and feels more like a sneaker than a traditional hiking boot. It boasts a boatload of Boost foam—which is used in adidas's best running shoes—for a super-cushioned ride. But it's also more technical than you might think, with a lightweight EVA stabilizing frame that adds some mid-foot support and ankle stability, waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX, and Continental outsoles for tire-like traction on multi-surface trails. The Free Hiker 2 runs narrow and is at its best on easy to moderate trails.
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La Sportiva Nucleo High GTX (midweight)
Main Benefits:
Updated in 2021, La Sportiva's Nucleo High II GTX is the lightest high-cut hiking boot on the market, making it a popular pick for hikers who want a lighter boot without losing ankle support. It's an athletic, mid-weight hiking boot or lightweight backpacking boot with plenty of a performance and a narrow, low volume fit that's best for hikers with narrow feet. Nucleos also boast high end traction —Vibram Megagrip—and the most breathable GORE TEX waterproofing on the market, GORE-TEX Surround. With moderately flexible yet supportive soles, the Nucleo High II is a good match for moderate to difficult day hikes and occasional backpacking.
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Vasque Breeze (midweight)
Main Benefits:
The Vasque Breeze is a classic, mid-duty hiking and backpacking boot that runs narrow. Vasque's best-selling hiking boot mixes a waterproof-breathable membrane with air mesh and ventilation ports for better ventilation (“breeze”) than most hiking boots— a plus in warm environments. It features premium leather and a lower price point for 2023 with Vasque's proprietary waterproofing and outsoles replacing more expensive GORE-TEX and Vibram outsoles. A good hiking boot for narrow feet, the Breeze is one those versatile mid-weights that's burly enough for backpacking yet comfortable enough for day hiking. With a new, lower price, it's a great buy for hikers on a budget who need a narrower fit.
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Lowa Renegade GTX-Narrow (backpacking)
Main Benefits:
The first hiking boot inducted into Backpacker Magazine's Gear Hall of Fame, the Lowa Renegade is the prototypical hiking and backpacking boot that ticks all the boxes. Sturdy outsoles and ankle support? Check. Soft leather that forms to your feet? Check. Gore Tex waterproofing? Check. Vibram outsoles? Check. With Renegades being a perennial best-seller, Lowa offers them in narrow, regular, and wide sizes for both men and women— making it one of the rare hiking boots that's actually offered in a narrow size.
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Asolo Fugitive GTX (backpacking)
Main Benefits:
The Asolo Fugitive GTX is a badass hiking boots make for hardcore backpacking and off trail hiking. Heavier and stiffer than the average hiking boot, this one's a brawler with plenty of foot and ankle support for carrying a heavier pack through harsher terrain. As with several boots on this list, it also features GORE-TEX waterproofing and Vibram outsoles. As another classic Italian brand, Asolos run narrow, making this a good backpacking boot for narrow feet.
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how to buy hiking boots that fit your feet
For the best fit, there's no substitute for going to a hiking and backpacking specialty shop or REI for a trained footwear specialist to fit you. But this short list at least narrows your choices down to boots and brands that run narrow—based on my experience as the old footwear guy at Appalachian Outdoors. I've literally put each of these boots on many people's feet, so I know they're a good starting point for hikers and backpackers after a narrow fit.
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If not you might browse my brand reviews for good hiking boot brands with narrower fits, such as La Sportiva, Salomon, and Vasque.
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