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Salewa Men's Wildfire Leather Hiking Shoes
Salewa's Wildfire leather hiking shoes — grippy, supportive and ready for switchbacks, loved by hikers who put in miles.
Deal score 6.7 · Great deal
$62.87$159.95 REI's regular price
You save $97.08 at REI
This deal was in an earlier drop. The store may have changed its price since.
Why it's a great deal
- Elsewhere right now: Zappos.com $159.95
- Cheaper than the other store selling it right now
- REI lists its regular price at $159.95: 61% off by its own figures
- Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 92 buyers
- Salewa says the Wildfire is a comfy technical approach shoe with a POMOCA Speed Mtn sole for grip, traction and precision Salewa
Every store we checked
- REINew
In stock
$62.87Observed at 7:43 AM - eBayNew
In stockSold by bluehazeny
$85.00Observed at 7:43 AM - Zappos.comNew
In stock
$159.95Observed at 7:43 AM - Casual Adventure OutfittersNew
Out of stock
$159.95Observed at 6:44 AM
From REI
- Built on the Salewa Speed Hiking platform for technical terrain
- Durable, cushioned and stable for long alpine tours
- Strong, soft 1.4 mm suede uppers with stretch gaiters
- 360° polyurethane (PU) rands protect the uppers
- 3F System with Kevlar cables wraps the foot for flexibility, precise fit and firmer ankle/heel support
- Climbing lacing system is easy to adjust and supports the wraplike fit
- Sizes
- 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14
- Materials
- 1.4 mm suede upper protected by a 360-degree polyurethane rand; EVA midsole; Pomoca S Path outsole
- Sizing
- Reviewers say these run at least a half size small; one narrow-footed reviewer found the toe box tight and suggested wide feet may need a full size up.
- Returns
- REI return policy applies.
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Very comfortable with no break-in period
- Loved the fit right out of the box
- Supportive last for backpacking with an approach shoe
- Good traction on slab
- Looks cool
Buyers complain about
- Rubber rand delaminates and peels off quickly, trapping pebbles
- Uppers and stitching fall apart after few hikes
- Leather stretches out after long hikes
- Extremely hot and not breathable
- Sole too soft—can feel sharp rocks and roots
- Runs small; tight toe box; heel blisters
Specs
- Style
- Athletic
- Closure Style
- Lace-up
- Occasion
- Holidays
- Upper Material
- Suede
- Age Group
- Adult
- Suitable For Gender
- Men
- Typical Users
- Hikers, Casual wearers
- Traction Slip Resistant
- Yes (even in slippery conditions)
- Heel Height
- 23 mm
- Weight
- 1 lb. 9.4 oz. (pair)
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About the Salewa Men's Wildfire Leather Hiking Shoes
The Salewa Wildfire Leather is a men's low-cut hiking shoe built on Salewa's Speed Hiking platform, aimed at technical terrain and long alpine tours. It pairs 1.4 mm suede uppers with a 360° PU rand, the 3F System with Kevlar cables and a climbing lacing system for a wrap-like, precise fit. The best new price is $62.87 at REI as of November 4, 2026, well below what most stores charge and a strong entry point for a leather approach-style shoe.
Best forHikers on technical, rocky trailsBackpackers who want an approach shoe with supportClimbers wanting a low-cut shoe for the walk-inShoppers who want a leather upper at a low price
Pros
- Comfortable out of the box with little break-in
- Supportive last for backpacking
- Good traction on slab
- 3F System and climbing lacing give a precise, wrap-like fit
- PU rand protects the upper on rock
Cons