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Review on ๐ŸŒŸ Top-rated and Waterproof: Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX Women's Hiking Shoes by Patrick Diaz

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Almost perfect for those of us with narrow feet

Let's face it, it's hard - no, impossible - to find the perfect trail shoe, but this one is close to my heart. My last ones were Chacos which I really love for their support and quality. But Chaco shoes are designed for the average foot, they're neither narrow nor wide, and like most brands, there's no width. I found my foot curled up in the shoe when stepping on rocks, despite the tightest/most comfortable lacing in the instep. This is not the case with these Solomons. They are still a bit wide and a bit long and I don't have very narrow feet. No way. But they're just as comfortable and soft, with the same nice heel cup as my favorite chacos, and fit better. I think I'm between a 9 and 9.5 (don't you want the sizes to be the same?!) so after reading the reviews I bought the 9.5. I can't be sure without trying on a 9, but given the placement at 9.5 I might be better off with a 9. Rather than sending them back or ordering a 9 to find out, I just plan on wearing a thicker sock for serious travel. However, I recommend halving the size if you're willing to deal with returns.

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • There are some downsides