Hi all, as title really.
I've worn out my X ultra 3s so need a new set of waterproof walking shoes.
I really liked them, fitted my narrow feet very well, durable enough, lightweight, could go running in them at a pinch.
Unfortunately they are now replaced by the X ultra 4 which I would probably take a punt on were it not for the fact that my wife owns a pair and I don't want to go out identically dressed! (As we seem in constant danger of being, owning lots of Montane, alpkit, osprey gear etc!)
Anything out there similar I should be looking at?
I quite like the look of the Adidas terrex trailmaker but they are quite wide fitting so a bit unsure unless I can find somewhere to try them.
I've just moved from a long run (walk?) of Salamons onto some Scarpa Vortex GTX.
Vortex @ Cotswold
Similar looks, with a much stiffer footbed that's better on the rocky tracks around my way. I can't comment on their run-ability as I don't do that thing 😉
Reviews say the soles wear out quickly; I've had them for several months and not noticed a problem yet, but if they don't get to at least a year I'll be disappointed at that price.
the Salewa Mtn trainer comes in several variants
Thanks, the salewas look good, any other suggestions?
Wasn't there a thread just like this a few months back? Erm:
https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/approach-shoes-salomon-x-ultra-altenative/
Salomon has a few option if their last suits your foot shape.
ps: I've used the boot version of the Salewa Mountain Trainer, pretty stiff underfoot and not much cushioning.
I’d get the comfy ones and not worry if I matched my wife 🙂
I used to love Salomon X Ultras but they changed the shape slightly for the 3 and they don’t fit me anymore 😞
I went from x ultra 3 to 4s and I preferred the 3s, plus my 4s have started to stink of cat’s piss when they get damp/wet. I don’t have a cat! I also could do with finding a decent replacement, before the 3s my go to was hedgehogs.
Boreal have always made good approach shoes. Look for a local stockist
I might have said this in the other thread I linked above, but the Salomon X Raise 2 looks like it might be a decent option. I've pretty much destroyed my ancient X Ultras and I think they'll be on my replacement list.
Mrs DB’s Salomons smell of cat wee too - stink the house out. We don’t have a cat either.