122 in Trail Running Shoes
Salomon - XT-6
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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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"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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"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."
"They’re lightweight and comfortable, with a grippy sole that’s great for hikes but also easy to walk in."
"great tread"
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"The mesh upper keeps my feet from sweating or smelling"
"they dry quickly if they get wet."
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"they have a Gore-Tex model"
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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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"You’re not on the trails as much as you’re on boardwalk and cobblestones. That’s what killed my feet."
"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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"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"
"started having holes in them very quickly ... I used a pair as my main hiking shoe"
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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."
LowZookeepergame76 0.5I’ve done 2 long-term travel stints primarily in non-goretex xt-6s & thought they were excellent. Comfortable, look good, technical enough to handle legit hiking w weight in your pack. A few words of caution: I have not found them to be the grippiest due to the traction pattern / material. While they hold of reasonably well, durability of the mesh upper is not incredible & the “lacing” system is risky in that you have no ability to lock down the shoe if the cable snaps. Lastly (as everyone else has mentioned), gore-Tex is not the move here - too hot & too long to dry once wet
Heph204 0.4Salomon XT6 - Goretex. Bought for glasto several years ago and still going strong. Your feet will thank you later
Anxiety_On_Demand 0.3My XT6’s gave me such bad foot pain I am still battling which shoes to wear to correct it a year later. If you have flat feet do NOT get these shoes.
AverageAndyNilsen 0.3I mean, the Solly XT6s everyone is going crazy for are a softground model with big lugs too. In reality, when the lugs wear down on any of these, then they're still fine streetwear shoes.
barbatex 0.3trail running shoes are the best compromise. love me some salomon xt-6
bbarika 0.3Salomon 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 0.3I 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.
Comfortable-Shift518 0.3This is not comfortable enough to run. I do some mild hikes in it, but it's not something I gravitate towards. It’s definitely lifestyle shoes.
ConcreteConfiner 0.3I 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.
Cosmopolitan_Turmoil 0.3My Salomon xt-6, but they get ruined EXTREMELY fast. If anyone has a recommendation of a similar “trendy” trail shoe I’m all ear