Salewa Wildfire NXT GTX Hiking Shoe - Men's Quicksand/Dark Denim, 13.0

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: “These shoes are my go-to when I’m hiking to the crag or scrambling up loose approaches. The Matryx upper is breathable but bomber, and the Vibram Megagrip sole gives me the confidence to move fast over exposed rock. They feel dialed from the door to the summit.”From front door to summit ridge, the Wildfire NXT GORE-TEX Shoe is built to take us everywhere the terrain demands. Born in the Dolomites and refined for mountain missions, this high-performance approach shoe from Salewa combines precise fit, rugged durability, and mountain-ready grip in a lightweight and breathable design. Whether we’re navigating loose scree, edging on slabs, or linking trails through alpine terrain, the Wildfire NXT makes every transition feel seamless. A Kevlar-reinforced Matryx upper keeps weight down and resilience up, delivering a breathable, abrasion-resistant shell that holds strong through scrambles and climbs. The PFAS-free GORE‑TEX Invisible Fit membrane keeps feet dry without the bulk, while the 3F System stabilizes the heel and midfoot for agile movement on technical terrain. A Vibram Megagrip outsole rounds it all out with unbeatable traction when the mountain gets steep, wet, or both.

Price: $219.95 from Backcountry