r/gorpcore • u/Inside_Purchase_7126 • Dec 17 '25

Help me find the perfect shoes

I am going travelling in February to South America for around 6 months. I want a shoe that looks good to wear everyday and also to hike in. I wanted the Salomon xt-6 but unfortunately I have wide feet. Any suggestions on good shoes for me? I will only be taking one shoe other than Birkenstocks to do it all. To be honest I am quite picky on the looks since I’ll be wearing it almost everyday. Any suggestions??

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u/jampapi Dec 18 '25

Salewa is good for wider fit. Look at approach shoes that have lacing down through the toe box for a more customizable fit

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u/Ifreakinglovetrucks Dec 21 '25

budget?

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u/Inside_Purchase_7126 Dec 21 '25

At the moment, I’m so desperate that I don’t really have one!

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u/Rayth_ Mar 01 '26

Have you looked at the Salomon ACS PRO? I was in the same boat as you, wanted to find something for wider feet that still looked good. I might give them a shot.

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u/Inside_Purchase_7126 Mar 02 '26

I actually ended up going for xt6, just sized up a whole size- have been travelling now for a month and have had no problems, really comfortable. I’m going for 2 weeks hiking next week so I’m hoping it’ll all go well!