Don't judge a book by its cover, or a shoe for that matter, especially when it comes to the Montrail Namche Hiking Shoe for Women. The Namche is supportive enough to be a hiking boot, giving you a snug fit around the arch and heel and enough lateral rigidity to control your steps when traversing a scree slope on the North side of South Sister, but has the cushion and lightweight attributes of a trail runner. The large toe box will save your toenails as you descend back to the trailhead and the monofilament mesh helps to keep you feet cool throughout the day. This shoe runs small, order 12 size larger than normal.