4.45 of 5 stars
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Salewa - Wildfire Edge Mid GTX - Approach shoes
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Material information & features
- Suitable for:
- Men
- Recommended use:
- via ferrata
- Type:
- high ankle
- Material type:
- leather, microfiber, synthetic
- Material note:
- contains non-textile parts of animal origin
- Technology:
- GORE-TEX Extended Comfort
- Membrane:
- yes
- Fabric properties:
- breathable, waterproof
- Other material information:
- 1.6 mm suede leather; Exa Shell Over Injected 3D Cage
- Closure:
- lacing
- Sole:
- climbing zone
- Footbed:
- with OrthoLite insole
- Drop:
- 11 mm
- Weight:
- 1,010 g
- Reference size:
- medium-sized pair
- Extras:
- pull tabs
- Misc:
- Sole: Pomoca Speed MTN Pro; Stretch gaiters; Switchfit adjustment
- Item No.:
- 042-0273
Reviews overview
Advantages
Disadvantages
Recommended use
Praise vs. Criticism
E
08.05.2024Brilliant boots
These boots are brilliant and have allowed me at last to go back on steeper rockier hills. I have problems with my Achilles tendon and have not been able to wear boots at all (and I have tried out quite a few pairs of boots). I was stuck with wearing shoes which is not ideal in rockier and steeper terrain. I then tried these on a walk last week where the terrain became steep and narrowed to a ridge where some scrambling was necessary. I put them on and was waiting for the usual Achilles pain and there was none! The boots are stiff enough to make straightforward scrambling a real pleasure and are secure and protective when crossing rocks and boulderfields. I am so pleased to have found these - stiff and robust enough to cope with more demanding terrain outside winter months but soft enough around the back of the heel to prevent irritation of the Achilles tendon. Anyone who has similar problems might find these would also work for them.
- Advantages
- Good grip
- Comfortable
- Breathable
- Price / performance
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
- Robust
- Stabilizes the foot
- Recommended use
- Hiking
- Via ferrata
- Trekking
Michael
01.04.2020Great but getting them on is hard work.
Everything other than actually getting these onto your feet is excellent.
The elephant in the room is the built in sock/gaiter. The opening is far too small, noting the material doesn't stretch enough and is very restrictive.
If, like me, you've wide feet then you'll find it challenging to get them on. The strange thing here is the foot bed within the shoe accommodates wide feet.
I'm having to use two shoe horns to get them onto my feet and only able wear thin liner socks.
I'm still a fan of Salewa products but more R&D required on this particular shoe.
- Advantages
- Robust
- Breathable
- Waterproof
- Good grip
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Stabilizes the foot
- Price / performance
What do you think about that?
This is what other customers say:
100% have found the reviews
by E helpful
These boots are brilliant and have allowed me at last to go back on steeper rockier hills. I have problems with my Achilles tendon and have not been able to wear boots at all (and I have tried out quite a few pairs of boots). I was stuck with wearing shoes which is not ideal in rockier and steeper terrain. I then tried these on a walk last week where the terrain became steep and narrowed to a ridge where some scrambling was necessary. I put them on and was waiting for the usual Achilles pain and there was none! The boots are stiff enough to make straightforward scrambling a real pleasure and are secure and protective when crossing rocks and boulderfields. I am so pleased to have found these - stiff and robust enough to cope with more demanding terrain outside winter months but soft enough around the back of the heel to prevent irritation of the Achilles tendon. Anyone who has similar problems might find these would also work for them.
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Advantages
Good grip Comfortable Breathable Price / performance Lightweight Waterproof Robust Stabilizes the foot -
Recommended use
Hiking Via ferrata Trekking
23% have found the reviews
by Michael helpful
Everything other than actually getting these onto your feet is excellent.
The elephant in the room is the built in sock/gaiter. The opening is far too small, noting the material doesn't stretch enough and is very restrictive.
If, like me, you've wide feet then you'll find it challenging to get them on. The strange thing here is the foot bed within the shoe accommodates wide feet.
I'm having to use two shoe horns to get them onto my feet and only able wear thin liner socks.
I'm still a fan of Salewa products but more R&D required on this particular shoe.
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Advantages
Robust Breathable Waterproof Good grip Comfortable Durable Stabilizes the foot Price / performance
80% have found the reviews
by Jan helpful
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Advantages
Waterproof Good grip Lightweight Robust
100% have found the reviews
by Marcus helpful
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Advantages
Waterproof Comfortable Price / performance Good grip Stabilizes the foot
80% have found the reviews
by Marco helpful
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Advantages
Finish Lightweight Stabilizes the foot Waterproof
100% have found the reviews
by Peter helpful
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Advantages
Stabilizes the foot Good grip Lightweight Comfortable Robust
100% have found the reviews
by Sebastian helpful
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Advantages
Robust Breathable Comfortable Finish Good grip
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Advantages
Price / performance Good grip -
Recommended use
Hiking Via ferrata
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Advantages
Good grip Stabilizes the foot Waterproof Lightweight -
Recommended use
Hiking Via ferrata
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Advantages
Lightweight Robust Finish Stabilizes the foot -
Disadvantages
Not waterproof -
Recommended use
Hiking
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