SalewaMen's Wildfire GTX Approach Shoe - Durable, Waterproof Gore-Tex Trail Shoe for Hiking & Climbing

I have owned several pairs of Salewa hiking boots but this is my 1st pair of shoes. Only short treks so far but these are one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I highly recommend them!

Updated review:After ten months of use, three-four rounds per week, the soles have held up nicely. There is definitely some wear around the toes due to drag, but it is relatively minimal given how often I play/use them. The mesh upper has started to tear in a few places which I wasn't expecting and it has caused some frustration on my part; however, I have been using the shoes rather consistently for almost a year which is about 4-6 months longer than any other pair of shoes has held up for me. Disc golf is very hard on shoes and these are definitely still useable. For comparison other high-end hiking shoes, which I have purchased, usually wear out after 3-6 months. These hold up much better than Northface, Addidas Terrex and Solomon shoes, when playing disc golf.Original review:I have only had these for a week. I will update later with information about durability. This review relates solely to fit. These shoes are terrific so far, they fit perfectly!!! These are performance shoes which are meant to fit like a glove, so to speak. They are meant to feel more like a cleat, or more accurately a turf shoe, versus the clunky comfy shoes most people are used to wearing. In short if you are thinking of ordering these half a size up, don't! If you are ordering them in an incorrect size to make them more comfortable then you should save your money and buy a lower quality shoe because you probably don't need a high end performance hiking shoe to begin with. Get some North face or Solomons if your looking for a comfier clog like feel, these are meant for a more athletic experience. I should also note that these are my first pair of hiking shoes with a climbing lace setup which makes them easy to dial in for a more exact fit. I purchased these for disc golf and so far they are perfect.

I bought these due to reviews of the comfort out of the box - true as reviewed by others. I am a size 8.5 and ordered as such, very, very comfortable.Better grip and more sure footed that many other low-cut trail/approach/hiking SHOES.They appear quite narrow in appearance, but I have not found them to be in how they wear. This is obviously foot/person dependent.Water proof a plus for my wants/needs for intended purpose.Worn for shorter hikes (few miles) and on hilly forested terrain - where they performed very well both up and downhill and also laterally walking across the slope.Again, these are SHOES, not boots, so the same type of ankle support and protection cannot be expected to equal boots.Overall, very pleased. I ordered these at the same time as a pair of "KEEN Men's Wasatch Crest Vent Breathable Hiking Sneakers" and a pair of "Asolo Men's Apex Shoe".The Salewa Wildfire GTX Approach Shoe (these shoes) are my favorite in terms of comfort, weight, performance. Though they are not my favorites in terms of appearance - but are still fairly attractive (if that matters to you).

Perfect disc golf shoe, for advanced level players. These shoes are terrific! They aren't quite as comfortable as the regular wildfire but the slightly stiffer feel is a small price to pay for exceptional waterproofing. Great design, with an amazing feel! These shoes are meant for performance and fit like a glove. if you're wanting something for true athletic performance buy your regular size. If you're thinking of buying a size up for comfort then you most likely don't need these shoes. They are meant for backcountry hiking which I cannot speak too. I use them for disc golf and they are by far the best shoes I have ever worn while playing a round. Over the years I have gone through multiple high end hiking shoes from all of the top brands and Salewa wildfire are hands down the best, no real comparison. Heavy duty toe caps and soles that are designed with a built in slide guard. It's hard to believe that these shoes weren't specifically designed for disc golf. Despite my high praise, I would not recommend these shoes to intermediate level players or lower. Even with the built in features I would stick with cheaper shoes until you have gotten past the dreaded toe drag stage. No shoe can stand up to repeated toe drag, however the second you feel confident in your follow through buy these shoes!!! I have only played 15-20 rounds in them so I can't speak to durability yet, will update later if they fall apart, which I highly doubt that they will with their built in steel suspension system! Oh yeah, they have a built in steel suspension system, coolest thing ever. How is that not the first thing mentioned in the item description?

Salewa Wildfire Approach Shoe feel like great shoes unfortunately they are a tad too small in the toe box for me. I’m a size 12.5 D in most shoes; but, rarely can you find a shoe manufacturer that makes 12.5. I’ll have to send these back and order a size 13.

Great looking shoe and very comfortable. Little narrow in the toe but after a while get broke in and it’s too bad. People on my team ask me about them all the time.

I wish these shoes had fit me. I have always been a size 9 and a little on the wide side. The nines I ordered turned up in good time, oozed quality and looked great. They were just a bit snug and too narrow. Even a larger size would have been too narrow I fear, so I had to return them. :(

So far shoes r good.

Not very comfortable on long hikes and the not space for toes. Good grip so far and water proof

Slightly tighter fit than expected and may go up a half size next time but have stretched a little. Comfy on long walks and great for walking the dog through wet areas. No wet socks is a winner!

Shoe is really good for general tactical activities, low level non-weight carrying roles in military bases. Moving around a harbour area.Would be perfect for airsoft, military, and outdoors.Could use with getting rid of the orange eyelet.