I have been trying to find a pair of reasonably priced hiking boots somewhere within driving distance of my home in Atlanta.

Are there no women who hike in this town?

There are no shoe stores in this bleeding city that have women's hiking boots!

I tried on three pair in Sports Authority that were close but not quite right, and since I do a lot of hiking I really don't want to settle for something that is less comfortable.

I went to REI - I'd prefer to spend less than $100...but I might have to suck it up.

Why? Why? Why?