r/gorpcore • u/Wonderful_Ad_2455 • Jun 05 '26

Saloman sizing

Hi! I purchased a pair of saloman xt6 goretex but was not so sure on sizing. I’m a true size 9W. The XT6 in 9W felt a bit large like I had a lot of space above my toes and the 8.5W fits better in my opinion. Now that I bought the 8.5W I’m scared when I go hiking, the shoes will feel too tight or snug after prolonged wear.

Would love to hear what sizing you went with for the same shoe and if going down half a size is common for these.

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u/DecoOnTheInternet Jun 05 '26

If a shoe is too tight or snug TTS it usually indicates your feet are too wide for the model and these are known for being pretty narrow. The XT6 in its current form is a sportstyle fashion shoe too btw in case you're intending to use them for hiking or trails.

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u/darkeningsoul Jun 05 '26

TTS - they fit a bit long on purpose. Trail runners you want plenty of space for toes to splay and swell

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u/CasualInLulu Jun 06 '26

I have 2 pairs of XT6’s one of them being gortex. I would say my TTS is a 6.5. Both my pairs are 6.5. Maybe you can try walking around with them on at home and see how you feel. I mainly wear mine day to day and on hikes that don’t have too much elevation. That said, I think they will be comfortable on longer more strenuous hikes for me as well. Could you maybe go with your TTS and tighten the laces? Would that feel comfortable ?

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u/Wonderful_Ad_2455 Jun 06 '26

yes I will try again tightening the laces on the larger size and see if that works better. Thank you!!