Whether you're a man or woman, hiking boots should be, first and foremost, COMFORTABLE.
That doesn't mean they're cushy, and soft, and full of padding.
It means that at the end of a walk or hike you're not in a rush to rip off your boots so your feet can feel better.
If you are feeling like that, it's often because your boots are too stiff and pointy and don't let your feet move naturally -- bending, and flexing, and getting FEEDBACK from the ground.