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.

I do lots of hiking and would look into Salomon x ultra 360 if you like the look and Salomon fit. They look very, very similar. Granted, they are not proper hiking boots but will be perfect for your requirements. Definitely no need for heavy footwear on Acatenango. For what it's worth, Salomon x ultra we're my travel shoes to Guatemala a few months back and I did hike Acatenango+ Fuego and did a couple of other hikes in them, no issues. Goretex or not is up to you, The shoes exist in both variants. I like goretex but people who tend to get sweaty feet usually don't. But in low tops I usually don't have the sweaty foot issue like I have in proper mountain boots, so I like goretex. Also want to clarify, that hiking that the Guatemala highlands do not have a hot climate. It's temperate to cool up there.

You can look at Salomon they have this kind of design, like trail/hiking shoes. But maybe I am not very objective because it is my favorite brand. Just bought a pair of 5 X ultra GTX and they are really great.

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!