Top 9 inexpensive Climbing Footwear for Ladies

Five Ten Anasazi Pro Climbing Shoe – Women’s

Professional climber Shauna Coxsey wore Five Ten Women’s Anasazi Pro Climbing Shoe prototypes when she won the IFSC Bouldering World Cup in 2017. Not only did she send in them, but she also worked with Five Ten designers to make a show worthy of her powerful prowess. Compared to the original Anasazi, the Anasazi Pro boasts a little more heel tension to provide better aggression and precision. The toe patch is also a new update to the Anasazi family, and it’s made of Five Ten’s stickiest Stealth Mi6 rubber for reliable friction. The bottom rubber is Five Ten’s ever-trustful Stealth C4 rubber that Coxsey admittedly used when she first started climbing at the age of four.

Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX Mountaineering Boot – Women’s

The most classic and iconic ascents in mountaineering require a pair of boots that will handle everything that snow fields, vertical ice, and rock throw their way. Taking its classic alpine boot and incorporating a few modern innovations, the Scarpa Women’s Mont Blanc Pro GTX Mountaineering Boot delivers everything you need to make your next adventure into the alpine a success.

For added security, the boots are fitted with integrated gaiters with a double-snap closure. The boots themselves features micro-pulley hardware for an easily achieved secure fit. The upper is composed of a 3mm suede Perwanger along with S-Tech fabric. Backed by a Gore-Tex insulated Comfort membrane, the boots are completely waterproof. The stiff Total Traction midsole provides the solid platform needed when working up mixed routes, while the Vibram sole is both automatic and semi-automatic crampon compatible. The boots utilize Scarpa’s Sock-Fit DV construction, which provides stretch-mesh Schoeller softshell fabric in the tongue, PU ribbing, and decreased instep volume, resulting in a nimble feel that disperses lace pressure across the tongue for fit that will remain comfortable from sunup to sundown.

Scarpa Gecko Approach Shoe – Women’s

Grip slippery stones on steep ascents to steeper climbs in the Scarpa Women’s Gecko Approach Shoe. Vibram’s reliable Reptilla rubber gives this shoe a good grip on technical moves as hard as fifth-class. The soft suede upper breaks in fast without breaking down over time, and the recycled polyester lining works with the upper’s mesh panels to keep your foot comfortable in warmer temperatures. There’s also a rubber toe cap for rock protection, and a dual-density EVA midsole provides plenty of cush for long approaches.

Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX Mountaineering Boot – Women’s

The most classic and iconic ascents in mountaineering require a pair of boots that will handle everything that snow fields, vertical ice, and rock throw their way. Taking its classic alpine boot and incorporating a few modern innovations, the Scarpa Women’s Mont Blanc Pro GTX Mountaineering Boot delivers everything you need to make your next adventure into the alpine a success.

For added security, the boots are fitted with integrated gaiters with a double-snap closure. The boots themselves features micro-pulley hardware for an easily achieved secure fit. The upper is composed of a 3mm suede Perwanger along with S-Tech fabric. Backed by a Gore-Tex insulated Comfort membrane, the boots are completely waterproof. The stiff Total Traction midsole provides the solid platform needed when working up mixed routes, while the Vibram sole is both automatic and semi-automatic crampon compatible. The boots utilize Scarpa’s Sock-Fit DV construction, which provides stretch-mesh Schoeller softshell fabric in the tongue, PU ribbing, and decreased instep volume, resulting in a nimble feel that disperses lace pressure across the tongue for fit that will remain comfortable from sunup to sundown.

Adidas Outdoor Terrex Solo Approach Shoe – Women’s

The Adidas Women’s Terrex Solo Approach Shoe is a lightweight trekker that’s sure to get you to faraway climbing crags and back quickly. Abrasion-resistant mesh keeps the upper breathable and comfortable, and the AdiPrene insert ensures extra comfort as well as shock absorption. Adidas also added a plate for impact protection and forefoot stabilization. The Stealth sole utilizes the same material used in 5.10’s sticky climbing shoes, so you know you can trust it when you have to step on slippery surfaces.

La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX Mountaineering Boot – Women’s

The La Sportiva Women’s Nepal Cube GTX Mountaineering Boot was designed and built for long days spent on the glacier and early mornings climbing a combination of vertical ice and rock. This lightweight single boot is ideal for all but the world’s highest peaks, and features a Gore-Tex Insulated Comfort insert for waterproof and breathable performance and cozy comfort in cold alpine climates.

The tough upper is composed of Sportiva’s Idro-Perwanger leather upper, which is silicone-impregnated for added protection from moisture, and it’s reinforced with a full-wrap rubber rand to protect the boot from front point shrapnel. Underfoot, the Nepal Cube is fitted with a low-profile Carbon Tech honeycomb insulated footbed to add warmth while still maintaining a stiff feel for secure climbing. The PU midsole with toe and heel welts accommodate step-in crampons, while the aggressive Vibram sole offers rock-solid traction during the approach to the glaciated flanks of your objective.

Boreal Satori Climbing Shoe – Women’s

Though a performance-oriented pair of climbing shoes won’t actually make you stronger, they certainly do help, so pull on the Boreal Women’s Satori Climbing Shoe and tackle your steepest routes and problems yet. The downturn and asymmetric shape hugs your foot to maximize power at the toe, while the single-piece rand and toe patch ensure a more sensitive, responsive feel on micro-footholds and teeny edges.

Since the upper is constructed from a synthetic material and designed with an elastic tongue, these won’t overstretch and become sloppy, and a combination of lace and strap closure means you can always dial in a secure, customized fit. Boreal equipped the Satori with a 3D-molded heal, too, to deliver an exceptionally secure and sensitive feel on touchy heel hooks.

Evolv Zender Approach Shoe – Women’s

Find your zen for the send while hiking to your climbing project while wearing the Evolv Women’s Zender Approach Shoe. The Zender is a burlier shoe from Evolv’s collection of approach footwear. Its leather upper is both comfortably soft and durable for life on and off the trail. The Trax Enduro rubber sole is flexible for fast-moving on the approach, because once you find your zen, it’s time to send.

Five Ten Access Mesh Approach Shoe – Women’s

It’s pretty easy to find a shady climb when the temperatures are warm, but you might still have to hike under the hot sun to reach it. The Five Ten Women’s Access Mesh Approach Shoe offers extra ventilation for hot hikes. Its mesh upper amplifies breathable ventilation, and the rubberized exoskeleton offers that support climbers look for in approach shoes. The lightweight EVA midsole also has some rubber in it to increase shock absorption and overall durability required for rocky, technical terrain. The Stealth S1 sole uses a similar rubber compound as Five Ten’s climbing shoes, and you can rely on its traction when you come across slabby sections on the approach.