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Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women\'s

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    Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's

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    Ready for all-terrain exploration, the Patagonia Drifter A/C women's hiking shoes are light, nimble and supportive to keep in step with your adventuresome spirit.

    • Nubuck leather uppers with nylon mesh underlays offer sturdy, flexible performance in a lightweight chassis; padded, bellowed tongue helps keep debris out
    • Polyester mesh linings wick moisture away from feet to enhance in-shoe comfort
    • Anatomically shaped EVA footbeds (20% recycled EVA), offer extra cushioning for all-day wear
    • EVA midsoles and Air Cushion Plus inserts soak up and dissipate impact shocks
    • 80% post-consumer recycled polyurethane insole boards distribute pressure, supply midfoot stability on uneven terrain and provide protection underfoot
    • Vibram® Trail Ecostep outsoles on the Patagonia Drifter A/C hiking shoes are made of partially recycled rubber and offer great traction on a variety of surfaces

    Please note: Patagonia products can only be shipped to the U.S. and Japan.

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    Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Ankle
    Lace-up
    No
    Nubuck leather/nylon mesh
    Polyester mesh
    EVA
    Recycled polyurethane board
    Vibram rubber/recycled rubber
    1 lb. 12 oz.
    Women's
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Support
    Outsole
    Average footwear weight (pair)
    Gender

    Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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    Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's
     
    4.3

    (based on 12 reviews)

    83%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Great traction (10)
    • Comfortable (9)
    • Durable (7)
    • No break-in (7)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day hikes (6)
      • Everyday (4)
      • Backcountry (3)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (11 reviews)

          Feels too large

           
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          92% 

          (11 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (10)
        • Arch Type:
        • Average arch (8)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

      Reviewed by 12 customers

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      5.0

      Great shoes!

      By Sleeping Lady

      from Anchorage, AK

      About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer
      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Great Traction
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • All Weather Conditions
        • Everyday
        • Grass
        • Mixed Terrain
        • Muddy Conditions
        • Paved Trails
        • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

        Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

        LOVE these shoes! Great support, traction and good looks!!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Great hikers

        By Armortite

        from Issaquah,WA

        About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer
        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Cushioning
        • Great Traction
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Not Water Resistant

        Best Uses

        • Everyday
        • Mixed Terrain
        • Paved Trails
        • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

        Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

        My wife uses these almost daily for everyday wear as well as weekend hikes. Light and comfortable, just not waterproof, so fair weather wear.she usually gravitates to Keen hikers, but likes the feel of these even better.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Cloud Comfort

        By Mountain Mama Hiker

        from Las Vegas, NV

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Great Traction
        • No Break-in

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day hikes

          Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

          Salesman recommended going 1/2 size bigger and it worked out great. Wearing two pairs of socks, I went on a six mile hike the first time I wore these and still didn't want to take them off.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Comfortable Feet

          By Mountain Mama Hiker

          from Las Vegas, NV

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Traction
          • No Break-in

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day hikes

            Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

            The salesman encouraged me to go a half size larger due to how your feet swell when you hike. Glad I did. Wore them on a 6- mile hike first time out and they felt like a dream. No breaking required. Ample support on rocky unstable terrain.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            2.0

            Comfy but Heavy and Clunky

            By jacquelynchan

            from Oak Harbor WA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Great Traction

            Cons

            • Heavy
            • Runs big

            Best Uses

              Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

              The shoe description says "Light and Nimble"??? Um, not at all! I needed a new pair of low top day hiking shoes. I chose these for the tread. In the Puget Sound, even the everyday hiking trails need some good traction. I read someone had said they were kind of clown shoe/clunky feeling when they put them on. Totally true. I wanted to decide for myself if they were too heavy and they are. :( The footbed is super comfy, the toebox is roomy, and the heel cup really holds the heel. I felt they ran a half size too big. Sadly, REI.com doesn't have the selection of shoes I'm searching for right now, but the store here locally still carries the Merrell Siren Sport which I already have a pair of I bought 4 years ago (and have wore out from the inside out). Guess I can exchange for those! I was just looking for something new. This shoe is more for working out in your yard....not hiking.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels half size too big
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              Amazing Performer

              By ChristineP

              from Poway, CA

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • ComfortableNo Break-In
              • Great Traction
              • Pronation Control
              • Stable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry
                • Cold weather
                • Day hikes

                Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

                I love hiking but suffer foot pain from conditions including low arches, bunions and arthritis. I had resigned myself to putting up with the discomfort because I don't intend to stop hiking. These shoes have proved to be a miracle find: they fit my damaged feet very well, provide great support and stability, and most importantly protect me from pain. I bought them just before a trip to Colorado; they were comfortable right out of the box, and I had no foot pain even after miles of mountain trails. Also impressive to me was their traction; I had absolutely no problems with slipping, even in the rain, on tree roots and rocks. They're also proving to be very durable, and I expect that I'll get years of service from them. I'm recommending them to everyone I know!

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Arch Type:
                • Low Arch
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Perfect right outta the box

                By 6 NEW STRINGS

                from Dallas, TX

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Great Traction
                • No Break-in

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

                    I needed a new pair of hiking shoes to replace a pair I had worn out, but waited until just a couple of weeks before leaving on a hiking trip to Washington to buy these boots. We hiked around in Olympic and Rainier National Parks for 6 days. I was concerned that I hadn't had time to adequately break them in, but was thrilled with the way they performed. Even after Rainier my feet felt comfortable, not a hint of a blister. They are a little heavier than my old low top hiking shoes, but they more than make up for that with the excellent comfort and support. LOVE these boots!

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width
                    • Arch Type:
                    • High Arch
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Solid, tough day hiker

                    By lunamom

                    from Grand Junction, CO

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Great Traction
                    • No Break-in

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backcountry
                      • Day hikes

                      Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

                      I love these shoes. I am older, with various foot problems and wear special insoles, which fit well in these shoes.I hike long distances in desert and mountain terrain and like a solid shoe. These fit the bill. They have amazing traction both wet and dry, the footbed prevents stones from bruising your foot, the large footprint is very stable, and they are comfortable. They do look a bit like a boy's skate shoe and I agree with other reviews that the heel is bigger but everything else makes up for these two drawbacks!

                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Width:
                      • Feels true to width
                      • Arch Type:
                      • Average Arch
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      COMFORT AND SUPPORT FROM THE FIRST STEP!

                      By bluffswalker

                      from Goleta, CA

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      See all my reviews

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Durable
                      • Great Traction
                      • No Break-in
                      • Pronation Control
                      • Water Resistant

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Day hikes
                        • Everyday
                        • Wet Weather

                        Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

                        I use custom orthodics in all of my fitness shoes but when I put these on for the first time at home, I found that I did not need them. It's almost magic how comfortable and supportive this shoe is. They're pretty cute, too :)
                        The best hiking shoe I have ever worn.

                        • Sizing:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Width:
                        • Feels true to width
                        • Arch Type:
                        • Average Arch
                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

                        Comment on this review

                        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        Killer long-distance backpacker shoe

                        By Wandering Dot

                        from Santa Fe, NM

                        About Me Avid Adventurer

                        See all my reviews

                        Site Member

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable
                        • Durable
                        • Great Traction
                        • No Break-in

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Backcountry

                          Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Women's:

                          I agree with the other reviewer, the heel box is too wide while the wide toe box is welcome. My solution was to cut a 1" strip of Mole-foam (not skin) and put that in the heel. Be sure to add better insoles and then put your mole foam in there.

                          I wore only TWO pairs of these shoes on my 2, 650 mile thru-hike of the PCT last summer. That's great value, never mind the price tag. LOVE these. It's all about a hard sole with great traction. You don't feel the rocks and trail and you do not need a boot.

                          I love the Patagonia Drifter.

                          • Sizing:
                          • Feels true to size
                          • Width:
                          • Feels true to width
                          • Arch Type:
                          • Average Arch
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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