Salomon - XT-6 Gore-Tex
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"We’ve camped in the rain and woke up dry with just the fly, no additional tarp needed."
"I've had a REI half dome tent for nearing 10 years. ... otherwise it's been holding strong over multiple backpacking trips and car camping in rain and snow."
"I’ve bought both to festivals with multiple severe thunderstorms and was much dryer than people who brought much more expensive tents."
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"The tread is ultra durable. ... I play 300 days a year and they lasted about 18 months."
"I've worn Xodus runners for years on class 3/4 scrambles in the PNW, in addition to leading a few low class 5 routes with them as well."
"Completed my first 50km with more than 3000m elevation gain in them!"
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"I didn’t slip once. The new soles on these shoes had an awesome grip on the mountain. I felt very secure."
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"I’ve done everything from groomed gravel to mountainous ultras, peak bagging, scrambling, even hammered some road workouts with some buddies in them."
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"Super comfortable resin shell, has shorter nozzle so no discomfort with insertion for me, YMMV. ... Just prefer the tuning & fit/design of the InAwaken, it can be used all day with no problems physically or musically. ... I can’t speak for you but had zero comfort issues (my ears are small/medium in width). The inner shell is very smooth with no bumpy nodules. Has the best fit of my x4 current iem’s."
"The fit is incredible, light, shorter nozzle, so sits great in-ear/canal area isn irritated. ... Can wear all day with zero fatigue."
"Hours and hours of usage everyday and no headaches, no sweat ... I prefer using IE-300 for longer sessions out of them all."
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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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"My regular prodigios have been wearing very quickly on the rocks in the Vegas desert. ... The outsole is smooth at the forefoot after 100 miles."
"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."
"the outsole wears out rather quickly if you plan on walking on pavement for a long time."
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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."
"hate the lack of energy return. ... Feel like I've got bricks on my feet after 50 miles!"
"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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"a pair of Salomon's that I didn't realize were Gore-Tex until it was too late and I abandoned in Leon."
"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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"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."
"My feet are a total mess from blisters, whereas in regular life I rarely ever have to break in any shoes."
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).
r/backpacking • What is the best trail runners for backpacking? ->The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. I switched to hiking shoes (Merrell's) and I feel it's a better compromise between trail runners and boots. Pretty light and more comfortable.
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's. To each there own, I know trail runners are the favorite, the Moab works better for me (I have dainty feet, I guess).
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->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
r/trailrunning • Most durable trail running shoes? ->Salomon Gore Tex sneakers. My second choice are Saucony Gore Tex sneakers.
r/discgolf • Disc golf shoes? ->trail running shoes are the best compromise. love me some salomon xt-6
r/onebag • Help!! What shoes do I bring ->Salomon 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.
r/travel • What’s your biggest struggle with shoes when traveling light? ->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.
r/HikingAlberta • Which one should i get? im both comfy with both its just im asking for the durability of the brands, any reviews is a great help. ->I 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.
r/vancouverhiking • Trail runner/hiking shoe recommendations for a beginner? ->I have the Catamount 2 and I really like it (ran in them today), but actually prefer the Cascadia. Also, another vote for skipping GTX. You probably don't need it (or want it) for most runs.
r/trailrunning • Help me decide on my trail running shoes ->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.
r/hiking • what summer hiking shoes do you wear? ->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.
r/hikinggear • Do i need new hiking shoes ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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