I have owned 3 pairs of Salomon XT-6’s and I find them to be incredibly comfortable but somewhat lacking in durability. Again I’m on my third pair so for me the pros greatly outweigh the cons but they’re not my go to trail runner. If you’re looking for something else at an even better price point I’d recommend the La Sportiva Bushido II. They’re my favorite pair of trail runners I’ve tried.
Altra Lone Peaks for wide fit and rock plate. La Sportiva Bushido II grips wet rock best. Skip waterproof, just get mesh and let them dry. Half size up helps on descents. Gaiters only worth it if trails are super dusty.
Interesting, I got holes in the sides of my IIs fairly quickly, but I got them a bit too small. Sized up half a size for my IIIs, have used them for about 70 miles so far, no issues yet (though I haven't been into the mountains with them yet, mostly dirt/gravel terrain closer to home)
La Sportiva Bushido 2 (not the 3). Great prices right now. Order 1 full size larger than your normal shoe size. Also, make sure you do the laces lock out. There are videos on that
I have la sportiva bushido ii's that I got off a sale rack from REI in 2021...I have never particularly loved them but they've finally gotten super comfortable in the last year or so (now that they're visibly wearing out, both with holes in the upper and the lugs wearing down).... I'm loathe to replace them though!
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Versatile road-to-trail, but struggles on wet, technical downhills.
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