X Ultra 360 Edge Mid Gore Tex

Just go hike in the x ultra 5? It comes on a wide if you needed it, or try the x ultra 360s which are marginally wider. Both are Infinitely better than the xt6

Salomon X Ultra 4 is my absolute go-to. They look good enough for casual wear, have amazing grip (Contagrip is no joke), and the Gore-Tex version is reliably waterproof. Super comfortable right out of the box too. I wear mine almost daily.

Not notably so? As models have come and gone, I’ve noticed some variation in which fits my foot best - for example, I went looking for a new pair in the last month and tried a bunch on. I love love love the XA Pros, which remain consistently good for me at probably 3+ pairs now, and the X Ultras are pretty good as well (though I hate the current look and style tbh). I tried the X Ultra 360 Edge, which is supposedly the same as the X Ultras just updated style, but the arch hit different and I returned them. So, mostly good for me over time!

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor Mid II GTX or Salomon X Ultra would be your best bets. The Ultra Raptor is more narrow. The current X Ultra is a bit more generous in its toebox. They are both very light, but you still get some protection from water and debris because of the high(ish) collar. Note that the collar of these boots provides literally 0 ankle support, though that is the case with ***most*** modern synthetic boots. If you want ankle support, you're better off using a brace, or you have to take the weight penalty and go to a more sturdy, tall boot, such as the Asolo TPS 520 GV Evo, Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX, etc., etc. Since you do trail running, I'm sure you'll be much more content with the Ultra Raptor or X Ultra than a backpacking boot.

Never got the hype got a pair returned them, much prefer alphacross or ultra x