Salewa Wildfire Vent Approach Shoe - Mens
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Most Helpful Positive Review Awesome shoes.
It's light, dries fast and out of the box, they're amazingly comfortable. I'm glad I didn't get the gtx version with goretex. I'd much rather have 60% better ventilation 100% of the time, than being dry when there's water. The ankle isn't high enough to stop splashes going in the shoe, without gaiters.
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Great approach shoe, not too bad for hiking or backpacking

by Torren V., from AZ, United States Written on September 27, 2017
I've used these shoes for everything from the short approaches at the local bouldering area in Phoenix to an extended weekend of backpacking in the North Cascades NP and they're still alive and well. Took few chunks out of the rubber molding on the edge of the shoe during a very VERY wet canyoneering trip but that's the only real damage that they've shown so I'd say they're pretty durable. While they're very breathable and keep my feet cool (primary reason a purchased the shoe as my feet are always hot when I wear shoes), they do not have very much cushioning, so, if that's what you're looking these probably aren't for you but I suppose an insole could solve that issue. The soles are pretty stiff at first but they relax after a few trips so I can't complain. Anyway, I wear them as my hiking, approach, backpacking, and canyoneering shoe and they have never failed to deliver.
Pros:
  • Comfortable
  • durable
  • breathable
  • grippy rubber
  • adjustable
Cons:
  • little cushioning
Best Used for:
  • HIKING
  • approach
  • technical hiking
  • canyoneering for the most part
Would recommend: Yes
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Good comfort and traction

by Nathan Z., from UT, United States Written on June 15, 2017
I like the extra heel padding for general hiking but they still scramble well in technical rock sections.
Would recommend: Yes
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