Salomon - XA PRO 3D V9 GORE-TEX

Salomon XA Pro WIDE. The best ever. love them 7 pair later. Shoes are totally subjective but I’m a big guy with big wide feet and I love them 

The Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GTX are my personal favourites

My first piece of advice is to avoid going with Altra unless you're already used to 0 drop somehow. It's a recipe for pain. You need to adjust slowly. My second piece of advice, if you like Salomons, is to try some of their trail runners or non-waterproof options from the Forces line. The XA Pro 3D V9 is a good shoe. The XA Forces Mid EN are good non-waterproof mid boots. They have a sturdier sole for better support than most trail runners. They won't dry as quickly as some options because of the thicker materials and padding, but they will dry faster than a drenched GTX boot or shoe. Here are some links: [https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/xa-pro-3d-v9-gore-tex-li3151/L47881800](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/xa-pro-3d-v9-gore-tex-li3151/L47881800) [https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/x-ultra-forces-mid-li5685/L47875300](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/x-ultra-forces-mid-li5685/L47875300) [https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/xa-forces-mid-en-lg3238/L47221000](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/xa-forces-mid-en-lg3238/L47221000) [https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/speed-assault-2-lg8082/L41519600](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/speed-assault-2-lg8082/L41519600) Other good options can be found from La Sportiva, Hoka, Scarpa, and Saucony.

Not really. Those are in their "Sportstyle" category, which means that they're fashion shoes meant to look like hiking shoes. They will not hold up well. You also don't want anything with Gore-Tex in an environment like that. A better shoe would be the Salomon XA Pro 3D V9. There are also great options from Hoka, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Saucony, Altra, and Topo Athletics. You need to go with what fits best at the end of the day. Here's a bunch of information on footwear to help you out ... >Footwear info thread ... https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/ZsfGFKpZDQ >Fitment info thread ... https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/cuNpzfpL7a >Support info thread ... https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/s/7IKv2UHuWn

They're often reinvented versions of old models (let's face it, Salomon makes good-looking shoes), but they're designed for urban use and fashion. They don't tend to hold up well or perform well on the trail when compared to models like the XA Pro 3D V9, X Ultra, etc., etc.

Except they're not. The XA Pro 3D V9 is in their hiking and trail running category. The XT-6 is in their Sportstyle lineup. Different categories for different purposes.

Salomon XA Pro 3Ds, non-GTX for good weather, GTX for late autumn + winter.

It’s different for everyone. I tend to have multiple pairs and I rotate. They also serve different purposes. Trail/threadmill/regular/race I tend to stick with the ones that work for me, and often buy 3 spare pairs when I stumble on a series I like. Often I also look at older models. If they were top 3 years ago, believe me, they are still good. Not worth the big price difference between models. I currently have the Mizuno Wave Inspire and Saucony Endorphin speed and Saucony Kinvara series for most normal trainings. Saucony Endurance pro and Mizuno Wave shadow for races. For trails depending on terrain Salomon Speedcross, Thundercross, XA Pro 3d (goretex) and S/lab ultra. Regular daily’s I loved the Wave Inspire series till v17. Then they changed and don’t like them anymore. Also looking for a good successor but most likely I’ll use the Kinvara’s more. Don’t follow trends and marketing. Test and feel. And really get more than one pair and rotate. It’s better for your feet too. And surfing for older models bargains can really pay off, certainly if you take the ugly colors no one buys 🥸

I’ve tried a ton of different shoes but the ones that last the longest, especially if I only wear them for disc golf are the Salomon GTX trail running shoes. They wear evenly and I’ve never had a pair come apart. I buy the gortex for the winter and the regular ones for the summer. $120-170. If you try them I seriously don’t think you’ll be disappointed. [Salomon](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/xa-pro-3d-v9-gore-tex-li3151/L47817500)

Two of my favorite shoes that fit the bill: - Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX  - Salomon XA PRO 3D V9 GTX Ive heard shit about both, but in my personal experience they are amazing shoes.

The only time I have ever switched out of my Salmon XA Pro 3d trail runners was the last day to summit Kilimanjaro. I switched to some mid ankle hiking boots. If I had to do it again, I would keep the trail runners on.

I'm a trail runner turned full time hiker. The past 10+ years I've been partial to Solomon Speedcrosses, XA Pros and La Sportiva Bushidos. The terrain in Arizona tears up shoes and I can get about 4-500 miles a pair. Once I've found a pair that I like, I pay attention to close out deals and can often find $140 shoes for $80-$90. Especially if they are an ugly color. Then I'll stock up and buy 2-3 pair to last me the next year.

I also live in the Alps. I'd give a try with La Sportiva Lycan. They are basically like soft sneakers, but with the excellent La Sportiva sole. Snuggy but very comfortable. La Sportiva Jackal II are similar but a little more roomy in the forefoot and from what I understand from their website they are designed for hiking/running on rocky terrain and longer distances, while the Lycan are more for dirt, mud, snow. I only own the Lycan, I tried the Jackal II but there wasn't my size available. The brand has more shoes I didn't try but I know are very loved, like Akasha and Prodigio. They are from the Italian Alps so they should be perfect :) I also own Salomon Genesis but I find them even a bit too comfortable – which may actually make them what you're looking for from your post. I guess it's subjective. I like some room for my toes, but also love a snuggier feel around my heels and to feel my foot is firmly wrapped and supported, and while the Genesis have a very good grip and a sturdy sole (and a very good protection around the forefoot ) the feel under and around the foot is like having a squishy comfy shoe and it doesn't make me feel as secure and agile as the La Sportiva shoes do. But again it may be subjective and I also have very thin feet. Maybe it's exactly what you need. In Salomon, I much prefer the XA Pro for the snuggier, a little more firm feel, but I'm not sure they would be good for you if you want a very cushioned shoe. They are more a hybrid between a trail running shoe and a low ankle hiking shoe. But they are very reactive nonetheless. I ran down a very hard and steep terrain of dirt, wet leaves and rocks just a couple weeks ago and I felt super safe with the XA Pro. I have the GTX version and my feet were completely dry even after crossing two streams of water and walking across a field that had a couple inches water from a recent flood. They may be too rigid for you, but you may try them in a store. I also suffer from plantar fascitis and had to return a pair of Garmont Pulse shoes recently because my feet were crying after a 2 hours test walk. I am totally ok with full day hikes and runs with the Xa Pro and Lycan. In case you want to go for one of these brands, La Sportiva is usually a little shorter than Salomon in the same size. I am a EU 41 in urban shoes, a 42 in Salomon and a 42.5 in La Sportiva.