Lone Peak 9 Women's

😂 Not sure why I'd get downvoted for that! They work great for me, in my actual experience, for the same types of urban & gentle outdoors environments the OP listed. Of course, for more serious hiking on longer or rougher trails, I wear Altra trail runners. Oh, hey look, Altra has started offering more neutral colors! https://www.rei.com/product/242066/altra-lone-peak-9-trail-running-shoes-womens

Another vote for Lone Peaks + Darn Toughs. I'll also say that the "9+" with the Vibram soles last MUCH much longer than the non-Vibram versions - none of my non-Vibram versions lasted more than 500miles whereas my Vibram soles are still pretty good after doing 700miles (obvs not all miles are equal, but still, would highly recommend going for the Vibram soles). ETA ultimately you're gonna have to try on a bunch of different shoes to find one made from a last that fits your feet. I tried other wide-foot shoes, even other Altras, and they all caused issues.

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes for 10 years. For my trail runs I used to use Vivobarefoots but recently bought a pair of Altra lone peak 9+ goretex. Best trail running shoes I’ve ever had. Zero drop, great vibram grippy sole. Slightly cushioned. Wide toe box. Highly recommended.

My altra lone peak 9’s have a few hundred rounds in them and going strong. Might not be minimalist enough for you though.

REI is having its 20% off one item sale this week. Go get a good pair of shoes. Whatever best fits your foot. I just did my first hike in Altra Lone Peak 9’s yesterday. They were fantastic. But obviously you need a shoe that fits your foot. With the REI 20% sale and the 10% rebate on top of that you’re looking at real close to $100 for top of the line shoes when all is said and done. Good luck

As the other commenter said- you are overthinking this. Any trail runner will be fine. Get a color you like in a model that fits your foot and be done with it. I use my Altra Lone Peaks for all of that and more.

Altra got bought out by VF Corp (the largest clothing company in world). Since then the design and materials look much worse imo.

I mean the design for the current model. It looks cheap, doesnt feel as good to me.

i also rec Altra Lone Peaks. they're trail running shoes, but i own several pairs as i find them to be comfy for walking around cities as well. some of the models look fine w/ casual outfits (tho i'm a slob so ymmv)

altra lone peak 7s last year 8s this year and I’ll try the 9s next year, I like drop point shoes for DG