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Ask an Ottawa runner for their favourite route and be prepared for a long answer. With hundreds of kilometres of pathways, trails, and scenic roads crisscrossing the capital, choosing where to run is often harder than finding the motivation to lace up.
The good news? Running remains one of the most accessible sports around. Even better, women now have a footwear option built specifically for them, thanks to Vancouver-based brand Hettas.
The company’s playful “Women Aren’t Niche” T-shirt perfectly captures the brand’s philosophy.
Founded by women, for women, Hettas takes a different approach to performance footwear by designing shoes around female biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology. While the differences may not be immediately visible, details such as a narrower heel base, an adjusted back angle, refined instep volume, and a roomier toe box work together to improve alignment, reduce heel slippage, and support natural toe splay.
The result is a secure, comfortable fit that performs over long distances without requiring runners to cinch their laces extra tight.
Above: The Cambie in white, viewed from every angle.
The newest addition to the lineup, the Cambie, was created in response to feedback from runners looking for a more cushioned shoe for easy miles, everyday training, and recovery runs. It retains the support and structure that made the brand’s popular Alma model a favourite while delivering a softer, more forgiving ride.
The Cambie also incorporates Hettas’ proprietary VeloPropulsion technology, adapted for greater flexibility in everyday use. Its lightweight, flexible Pebax plate creates a smoother, more natural feel whether you’re logging marathon training kilometres, heading out for a casual jog, or spending a day exploring a new city on foot.
Designed for long easy runs and effortless daily movement, the Cambie bridges the gap between performance and comfort.
Available in three colours—White, Cabbage Green and Purple Haze—Cambie is the latest example of how Hettas continues to celebrate active women by designing athletic footwear engineered for them.
For more information or to order the Cambie, visit Hettas — Women’s-Specific Performance Running Shoes
