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Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe
  • Salewa Wildfire Edge Men Approach Shoe

Wildfire Edge Men

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Description

The Wildfire Edge is a technical approach shoe that can be adapted from hiking mode to climbing mode. Designed together with mountain guides and top climbers in the Dolomites, the Salewa Switchfit system is as simple as it is smart. Simply tighten the laces at the rear eyelet and then do them up. This way, you pull your foot forward into the toebox, compressing your toes similar to a climbing shoe. Once you’ve finished climbing, loosen the laces at the rear eyelet for a roomier toebox and greater hiking comfort. To further enhance climbing precision, the Wildfire Edge’s insole also incorporates an Edging Plate right under the toes for additional, directional stiffness, while the rest of the insole remains flexible to ensure good comfort and a natural rolling motion. For enhanced grip and friction in both dry and wet conditions, the Pomoca Speed MTN sole is made from Butilic Compound. The sole has a precision climbing zone at the toe, good edging performance and aggressive lugs for improved traction on mud and soft terrain. For enhanced torsional stability, the Exa Shell works together with the 3F System to wrap the foot for flexibility, fit and support. Climbing Lacing extends right to the toe for a more precise fit and greater adjustment. The Multi Fit Footbed Plus (MFF+) uses interchangeable layers so you can adapt it to the unique shape of your foot, supporting SALEWA’s trademark Alpine Fit 100% blister free guarantee.

  • Pomoca outsole
  • Switchfit adjustment
  • POMOCA® S Path
  • Stretch gaiter
  • Anti-rock heel cup
  • Exa Shell
  • MFF+ Footbed
  • Climbing Lacing
  • 3F System

The Wildfire Edge is a technical approach shoe that can be adapted from hiking mode to climbing mode. Designed together with mountain guides and top climbers in the Dolomites, the Salewa Switchfit system is as simple as it is smart. Simply tighten the laces at the rear eyelet and then do them up. This way, you pull your foot forward into the toebox, compressing your toes similar to a climbing shoe. Once you’ve finished climbing, loosen the laces at the rear eyelet for a roomier toebox and... 

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Retail price

US$ 179.95

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Weight

Half Pair - size 8 UK
422 grams (0 lb 14.8 oz)

Full Pair - size 8 UK
844 grams (1 lb 13.7 oz)

Style Technical
Volume High (men/unisex)
Closure Cord laces
Rise Low
Features Climbing Zone
Low toe lacing
Sizing US: 7 - 13 (half sizes) ­
Materials & Construction Upper: 1.6mm suede leather, Exa Shell Over Injected 3D Cage, Microfiber

Midsole: EVA

Footbed: MFF+

Insole / Liner: Edging Plate

Sole: Pomoca Speed Mtn ­

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Alpinist Gear Review rating 5/5

The Wildfire Edge is also encompassed by a web of laces—the "climbing lacing" system. This system reminds me a little bit of La Sportiva Mythos climbing shoes, where a lace runs around the heel and down through the front. Supposedly this allows you to tweak the fit from front to back, but I have a hard time discerning how much of a difference this makes. Having so many exposed laces also leads me to believe that this might be the main point of weakness for the design, as it is for the Mythos—once an outside lace breaks, it's likely going to leave you with an annoying mess to figure out. This hasn't been a problem for me so far with the Wildfires, but there is one spot on each shoe, near the ankle, where the outer sheath of a lace has worn through, leaving a tiny bit of the core exposed.

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