Our verdict
In the head-turning Wildfire Canvas from Salewa, there's no shortage of mobility and surefootedness, making every approach encounter a success. Its well-rounded performance is complemented by great plushness, yet weight-wise, the shoe in question is equally astonishing. But a fair warning: Try not to be too aggressive on sloppy terrain in it.
Pros
- that can withstand abrasive assaults along the way
- Lighter than most
- Top-shelf comfort level
- Incredibly durable
- Mud gets easily lodged into its lugs
- Exceptionally stable
- Attractive intention
Cons
- Mud gets easily lodged into its lugs
- With break-in
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The Salewa Wildfire Canvas combines barely-there feels with incredible tenacity. Purchase it if:
- You want approach shoes that can withstand abrasive assaults along the way.
- Moving slip-free on prompt surfaces is high on your approach must-have list.
- You're a climber who wants sky-high foot pampering minus the bulk.
Who should NOT buy it
Fixed footing in the Salewa Wildfire Canvas TX4 from La Sportiva is the way to go. And if you want a pair with a quicker and more forgiving break-in period, opt for the Salewa Wildfire Canvas instead.
The Wildfire Canvas' wild adhesion
Reviewers adore the stickiness of the Salewa Wildfire Canvas. A pundit among them said that it "did well holding tight to the trail and rocks." A commenter also said this: "On the wet floor, they hold perfectly!"
That said, the blogger says that the gaps between the shoe's lugs "create pockets for mud and debris to gather and harden." Because of this, he's not too eager to use the Wildfire Canvas on extremely mucky surfaces.
Something feather-like in your pack
The Salewa Wildfire Canvas, according to many, is not at all weighty. It's "actually lighter than my go-to pair of ultrarunning shoes!" says a critic.
Legit comfiness in every box
Based on reviews, the Salewa Wildfire Canvas—despite requiring a couple of days to loosen up completely—is super-comfy. A professional reviewer has this line in his report: "It cinched and hugged my foot in all the right places."
That hug also keeps the foot securely in place. The same tester said, "I never experienced any slippage or other movement inside the shoe."
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An expert is fully convinced that the Salewa Wildfire Canvas is tough as nails. He says, "The upper has proven very durable over the past few weeks of testing." In the same review, he also says, "I could scrape these shoes against all kinds of hostile terrain, but the midsole never showed signs of wear."
Fixed footing in the Salewa Wildfire Canvas
Terrain balance is superb in the featured approach kick, a quality a gear maven finds quite impressive. It "did an excellent job of keeping me steady as I traversed sections of loose rock," said he.
With no complaints about its sticky lugs being mud magnets, the
There are those who find the aesthetics of the Salewa Wildfire Canvas captivating. Supporting their observation are the remarks "It looks absolutely good" and "I am now happy to have a very stylish shoe for my hikes."
