Review on 🌟 Top-rated and Waterproof: Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX Women's Hiking Shoes by Josh Flanagan

Will buy Revain again where the size chart let me down. I'm a typical size 9 with a standard foot width. I use insoles to prevent overpronation. Instead of ordering a size 9, I used the size chart and measured my foot length. Size 8.5 wide is what I came up with. Too tight at the back of the heel and caused pain from the start. Swapped for a size 9 and my feet just floated in them. Huge difference for half a size up. Returned. I found the regular size 9 purple ones from another company. They are great for the home with the stakes in place. Overcame them in several short trips. However when I took them on a 10 mile hike with a 2500ft climb I developed a blister on the back of my right heel/Achilles tendon after about 6 miles. There is a silly horizontal seam at the back of the heel. does not rub well when climbing steep slopes. I've tried setting everything up, to no avail. Other socks were slightly better (Darn Tough merino wool socks are great). Am I the only one who has noticed this horrible seam problem? The toe cap is great and the gortex keeps my feet completely dry when walking on very wet grass on overgrown trails. I'll just mend my Achilles tendon twice on long hikes. Shorter hikes at lower altitudes are no problem. I think next time I might go with some trail runners as they are popular with cross country backpackers. My feet are always very hot and sore towards the end of a 10 mile run in these boots.