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A cool, stable alternative to your heavy backpacking boots.

When summer hits and miles of trail beg to be explored, put on the Patagonia Women’s Drifter A/C Hiking Shoe and get in your groove. The cool, breathable mesh and nubuck leather upper vents your steps and the mesh lining helps remove sweaty vapors so you stay dry and blister-free between the jaw-dropping vistas and cool, quiet valleys. A partially recycled Vibram Trail Ecostep rubber outsole grips the dust, rocks, and roots of your weekend trail while limiting your footprint on our planet’s resources.
  • Anatomically shaped EVA footbed contours to your foot for comfortable, precise steps
  • Bi-Fit insole board, made from 80% recycled post-consumer plastics, provides sustainable support for a solid step on rough trails
  • Gusseted tongue keeps unwanted debris out so you can keep your pace
  • The Drifter A/C features a medium width, medium toe box, and medium arc instep

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5 5

Greta Hyland

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I have been shopping around for a hiking/trail shoe for a while now. I backpack/hike/trail run all the time so I really wanted to make sure I got a good shoe. I was going to stick with Vasque or Merrill since I have used them before, but decided to look around a bit. After reading a bunch of reviews I decided to go with this shoe and all I can say is, "Wow!" My feet are so happy in these shoes. I wear a size 7 and they are true to size. They feel like a glove for my foot with lots of cushion and arch support. They feel solid, but not too much. I don't have wide feet, but often hiking shoes/boots squish my toes and these do not. They also have a curve at the toe that naturally moves with you feet and propels you forward. I am so impressed and am so glad that I took a chance with these shoes. I can't wait to wear them out pounding some ground.

5 5

Riley Bracken

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  • Gender: Male
  • Familiarity: I gave it as a gift, but have feedback to share

I bought these for my wife for her birthday. We have taken them up to Zion NP a whole bunch and she absolutely loves them. If you don't have vibram shoes they are definitely worth it.

I got her the sage khaki / prairie mist color, although you can tell they are hiking shoes, they are something she can wear around after a hike as well.

4 5

Jennifer Newman

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I swore by my Limmer Boots but was convinced by my husband and numerous thru hikers I met it was time for a change. They were right! This was the first hike in the White's where I didn't walk out 3 days later with a blister. Patagonia - great job. Fits true to size - but a little awkward at first. You have to get used to your heel sliding out a bit and the arch it a touch high. After a couple of steps on the trail you'll feel like you are walking on the clouds with these light and durable shoes.

5 5

tic2956660

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Ordered a 1/2 size up based on suggestions in reviews and I am glad I did. I love them.

5 5

ola5650723

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Durable, combortable and nice looking. I like them so much I managed to find 3 pairs just in case. Good job Patagonia.

5 5

SadieV.

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Yep - no problem with rocky terrains now... walked out of my cross trainers in 2 months. These shoes were a little stiff for about 30 minutes of wear out of the box. Absolutely wonderful after that. True to size. Love the color - sage khaki/prairie mist. Comfortable, stylish - no reason to not look good when out walking about. The terrain I am referring to is dusty, rocky and uneven. And I walk in it everyday. These shoes are wonderful. Try them with no hesitation. I am glad I did!

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I'm planning a few 10-20 mile hikes this...

suwei950375

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I'm planning a few 10-20 mile hikes this year. Mostly day hikes, so not extra weight. I'm 140 lb, 5'8". The terrain will be everything, including rough rocks, I can't decide between the "normal" Patagonia Drifter A/c or the Patagonia Drifter A/C Mid. Any suggestions?

4 5

laura.rain541333

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The shoes are great looking, sturdy feeling; there's a bit of heft in them (not overly heavy). They are comfortable, although I haven't taken them out on a serious hike yet, so I can't discuss performance under stress/heat yet. (still winter and using winter hiking boots).
That being said, they are a bit "high volume" (seem a bit roomy all around) -- I have to crank down the laces and the edges are close to touching. May need to get a smaller size, that I see on patagonia store but backcountry.com doesn't seem to offer. . .

5 5

Rat a Tat Nat

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Love the rugged Vibram sole, like that they are not super girlie colors, comfy and solid-feeling, not flimsy inside and they just look good. My feet stick to the trail like glue with each step. What else can I say? Buy 'em!

4 5

JPH

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Got these for 2-8 mile day hikes and have been happy with them. They were comfy right out of the box and the soles are great for varied terrain. The toe box seems on the generous side, but it does not compromise fit for an average-width foot. I found them true to size.

3 5

ldm131942590

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too small, just reordered in 1/2 size larger. Love the look and feel when I got them. Hard to choose a rating....will update.

Are these waterproof?

jbe3627032

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Are these waterproof?

Ryan Hamilton

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No, these are highly ventilated, hence the "A/C" in the product name. Patagonia and others like Scarpa have plenty of waterproof, or at least water resistant, hiking boots and shoes.

5 5

ote3065222

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They seem to be a bit smaller than the actual size, so I asked for exchange. They fit so well that I totally forgot that they were new when I first used them!

3 5

lwarteman

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I really wanted to love these shoes and they would be great except that the heel is so wide, it slips up and down on my foot. A half size smaller and my toes would be crunched. I had to insert my Heel Seats to keep my foot from floating around along with wearing very thick socks (which is not good for summer weather). I have a really wide foot which is why I liked this shoe, but the heel is not narrow enough and slips up and down when I walk. I guess if you have thick ankles they would fit. The shoes holds well on loose dirt and scree, but is better suited for heavy terrain. These are very heavy shoes and not suited for flat terrain or light hiking. The shoes is comfortable except for the heel slippage (I have logged about 50 miles on them so far). They are very warm, so don't be deceived by the A/C. My feet get very hot. The mesh dries quickly if you get it wet. I have not been on really rocky terrain or wet rock, so I cannot judge their performance on that terrain. Walk around the store in them a lot before buying to see if they slip up and down on your heel. They are too bulky and heavy for light hiking or flat terrain.