213 in Trail Running Shoes
Salomon - XT-6 Gore-Tex
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"my Salomon’s were so comfy, I’d just wear them to work. ... they’re very comfortable."
"incredibly comfortable"
"Your feet will thank you later"
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"because of the way the lugs are spaced out, theyre designed for soil and mud to drop out quickly. So great for that"
"I do everything in them! Hike intermediate to hard trails on the north shore and haven’t had issue. ... We frequent the mtn bike trails on Seymour and have done lots of day hikes in them."
"have no problem in single digits on packed or loose snow"
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"I found the gore-tex to be worthwhile just because the trails can get muddy after winter and you are able to just step thru them."
"super waterproof"
"I'm a fan of Solomon hiking shoes (or really their trail runners) with Gore Tex"
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"The tread is ultra durable. ... I play 300 days a year and they lasted about 18 months."
"Both Asics gortex and Salomon gortex Ive found to be the best I've used. ... I get probably 2-3000km out of them? ... Say 8km a day of sandstone gravel fire trails and rocky escarpments for a year. I would get 12-18 months out of them. ... Sometimes I just wear out heel rubber and foam is still good so I build it back up using Sikaflex or something to go another 6 month lol"
"still going strong"
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"trail running shoes are the best compromise. ... love me some salomon xt-6"
"I do everything in them! Hike intermediate to hard trails on the north shore and haven’t had issue. ... We frequent the mtn bike trails on Seymour and have done lots of day hikes in them."
"I wear xt6... daily around town and for light hikes."
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"You’re not on the trails as much as you’re on boardwalk and cobblestones. That’s what killed my feet."
"Make sure your shoes are really cushy (mine were not). ... even on the Litoral/Coastal there are pretty of cobblestones and they just wreck your feet."
"Make sure your shoes are really cushy (mine were not). ... even on the Litoral/Coastal there are pretty of cobblestones and they just wreck your feet."
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"started having holes in them very quickly ... I used a pair as my main hiking shoe"
"aren't really for trail running/hiking anymore ... not intended anymore for actual trails ... more of a casual/city shoe and not intended anymore for actual trails ... Basically it's a gorpcore shoe for trendy fashion"
"I had trail runners (Salomon XT-6) and they gave me the worst blisters of my life. ... I typically don’t get blisters from any shoes, so I was heartbroken that this happened."
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"Yeh the GTX is a complete con. ... They will sweat like anything, leave sweat stains and your feet will be cold and wet."
"they developed a sweat stain and it wont go away ... Should have known living in a humid and hot climate not really ideal 😮💨"
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"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. ... So I’m not sure if they’re “worth the price” if you plan to wear them daily."
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"My feet are a total mess from blisters, whereas in regular life I rarely ever have to break in any shoes."
"I had trail runners (Salomon XT-6) and they gave me the worst blisters of my life. ... I typically don’t get blisters from any shoes, so I was heartbroken that this happened."
"My feet are a total mess from blisters, whereas in regular life I rarely ever have to break in any shoes."
avgenthusiast 1.0I'm going to toss the Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX into the mix. While I love the new XT-Whispers, it looks like some weatherproofing is preferred and I think this is a solid shoe. Comfortable, bomber, lots of colorways, and I love the quick-lace system. [https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/xt-6-gore-tex-lg9333/L47975000](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/xt-6-gore-tex-lg9333/L47975000)
Competitive-Bet-9828 1.0Hey! I had this dilemma and went with a pair of Salomon xt-6 gtx. Had a look at them?
Heph204 1.0Salomon XT6 - Goretex. Bought for glasto several years ago and still going strong. Your feet will thank you later
barbatex 0.4trail running shoes are the best compromise. love me some salomon xt-6
bbarika 0.4Salomon XT-6. They’re lightweight and comfortable, with a grippy sole that’s great for hikes but also easy to walk in. The mesh upper keeps my feet from sweating or smelling, and they dry quickly if they get wet. Plus, they’re not bulky and come in a lot of nice color options.
Capable_Mango7162 0.4I live in my Salomon’s and hike/run in them 4-6 times a week. I have a narrow heel and find that I have heel slip and therefore blisters in anything more stiff than a trail runner. The Xt-6 works well for me and I’ve had like 4 pairs in a row. The sizing is weird on them so I recommend trying on in store. I also don’t get the goretex versions because I don’t care if my feet get wet 😜. I prefer my shoes to breathe. I’ve had Merrell, hokas and asics as well but found the hokas too soft so they irritated my feet and they were too lifted and therefore unsteady on rocks and roots. Asics were also too soft and more for running only. The Merrells were probably the best hiking boot but i find them bulky and tooo stiff for daily walks. To each their own. I have worked with shoes for 8+ years and can tell you that a strong midsole with good stability will be better for your foot longterm than flexible and cushy runners.
ConcreteConfiner 0.4I 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.
diarrhea_crocs 0.4I slaved over this question recently and went with Salomon xt6. More fashionable but also comfortable and fairly durable. So far happy with them.
doth_thou_even_hoist 0.4i wear salomon xt-6s to golf occasionally and they are great!
Educational_Neat8521 0.4God 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.
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