Salomon - XT-6

trail running shoes are the best compromise. love me some salomon xt-6

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.

I slaved over this question recently and went with Salomon xt6. More fashionable but also comfortable and fairly durable. So far happy with them.

God I hate the XT6. I wear the X ultra pioneer from years ago. The XT6 is marketed towards gullable 20 year olds who will pay anything to look cool, fair play - genius marketing by Salomon. My shoe is essentially the same thing without the wanky silver paint job and a lot more comfortable.

XT-6 model is based on a trail runner from 2013. The newer models have newer materials, but aren't really for trail running/hiking anymore. I know this because 3 years ago I used a pair as my main hiking shoe and they started having holes in them very quickly and I complained to Salomon. They gave me a credit, but told me that the XT-6 is more of a casual/city shoe and not intended anymore for actual trails. Basically it's a gorpcore shoe for trendy fashion. There are tons of other models from Salomon that will work better. Their website even has a little quiz you can take to help pick shoes. Most major brands have that now.

I was intrigued by Salomon’s as well but the most common knock on them was a narrow foot box. I decided to get them anyway but even after a few weeks I went back to Merrill due to the indeed small foot box.

I just found this IRONICALLY after wearing my XT6’s out, in what seems to be a little amount of time. So I came to see if other people had the same issues. I have a pair, and I have I fact hiked about 30mi in them, solely on trails. Well my job requires a decent amount of walking and my Brooks were wearing out, so I decided that my Salomon’s were so comfy, I’d just wear them to work. Only down side is…. The small amount of walking on pavement has done 10x’s more damage than any hike…. Mesh near my pinky toes is was going mainly, it’s torn and new holes show up over time. Plus the ball or base of my sole is almost completely gone now. I think I’ve owned them for a year? So I’m not sure if they’re “worth the price” if you plan to wear them daily. That being said, I will be purchasing another pair or two, they’re very comfortable. TLDR: I hiked in my 30mi, but daily wear on pavement, has tore them up considerably faster. I plan on buying another pair, regardless, just gonna wear them less!

I wear xt6, xt4 and acs daily around town and for light hikes. I have some speed cross 6 gtx I wear for slightly more rough trails but prefer boots if I can for ankle stability.

I got a pair of XT6s and were wildly uncomfortable. I then got a pair of Keen Jasper Zionics and have been the comfiest shoes I own. A bit chunkier than the XT6s but they’re a good cross between street and functional for off-road etc. I just came back from Korea and did a lot of city/off-road walking, light hikes and they held up well

Yeah an approach shoe will suck and wear out fast during the long miles on the trail and trail runners are too squishy and don't grip well for the ascents, there's not really a great answer for this. I'd say probably something like Solomon XT-6 but they might not be "sensitive" enough for what OP is looking for.

On it right now. I had trail runners (Salomon XT-6) and they gave me the worst blisters of my life. Granted, the shoes were not really broken in but I typically don’t get blisters from any shoes, so I was heartbroken that this happened. Aside from the usual “make sure the shoes are broken in, and that they are at least half a size to a size up”, make sure they are actually cushiony. You’re not on the trails as much as you’re on boardwalk and cobblestones. That’s what killed my feet. Anyway, when I do the Camino again, I’ll probably be wearing some sort of super cushy Hokas, and I will be bringing a pair of Teva sandals as well.

I’m on the Litoral Portuguese right now and brought trail runners (Salomon XT-6). Sized up in them and everything. My feet are a total mess from blisters, whereas in regular life I rarely ever have to break in any shoes. Met lots of people here wearing Teva sandals who absolutely rave about them. So I got some trekking sandals today for myself (Teva-lookalikes). Make sure your shoes are really cushy (mine were not). I don’t know exactly what Camino you’re doing but even on the Litoral/Coastal there are pretty of cobblestones and they just wreck your feet.

Good for everything. Can be slippery on wet pavement

You can sometimes find them for like <$100 so it's not bad. Other trail/casual shoes like the Salomon XT-6 are pretty pricey in comparison.

I use Solomon trail runners, non-waterproof because my feet overheat easily in the summer. They've seen the presis in the summer without issues, and have decent grip.

I just ordered a pair from my local running store, only commenting to suggest you try them on first. I'm a 12 in Salomons and a 12 to 12.5 in Hokas, and I had to size up to a 13 in the 001s.

The best ones are the ones that fit!! I have wide toes and wore Solomon trail runners for a long time. I switched to Merrell Moab hikers a couple of years ago. Both are 13 Wide (EEE).

What do you want to do? I love my Solomon trail runners but if I'm sliding down shale I'll take the Keens all day long. Both are good brands in my experience.

Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.

I like Oboz boots. I also like my Solomon trail runners. I've done massive days in both, totally depends what you are more comfortable in. I do personally find benefit in some ankle protection and waterproofness. Some folks poopoo that... but I bet they have wet feet.

Salomon trail runners. They’re my goat shoes - the only thing they don’t get a grip on is wet wood.

Absolutely, did all of the ABC trek in trail runners (Hoka, Salomon). You really appreciate the lightness of them.

I love my Salomon trail runners. I prefer them to my hiking boots and exclusively use them for hiking.

I'm a fan of Solomon hiking shoes (or really their trail runners) with Gore Tex and micro spikes! The spikes stay in my pack most of the year, just in case I go further than planned or I got unexpected conditions. A must have for me.

Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them but I do agree that ideally trail runner style would be cool. maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case.