Salewa Wildfire Leather 2 GTX Women's Approach Shoes - Etruscan Red/Black - EU 42

On a crisp morning in the Dolomites, a climber laces up her Salewa Wildfire Leather 2 GTX and heads toward a vertical limestone wall. The approach trail is loose and steep, but the Pomoca Speed MTN outsole bites into rock, while the GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort lining keeps her feet dry from dew and light rain. The climbing lacing system lets her fine-tune the fit for precision edging, and the Salewa 3F support wraps her heel securely for confident heel hooks. This women's approach shoe is built for technical terrain, alpine scrambles, and long hikes in variable weather.

Key specifications

• Gender: Women's
• Type: Approach shoes
• Upper: 1.4mm suede leather with protective rubber rand and mesh
• Lining: GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort (waterproof, breathable)
• Outsole: Pomoca Speed MTN
• Midsole: EVA
• Footbed: Ortholite®
• Lacing: Climbing lacing
• Support: Salewa 3F System
• Drop: 11 mm (heel 30 mm / toe 19 mm)
• Waterproof: Yes
• Colour: Etruscan Red / Black
• Size: EU 42 (UK 8, US 10.5)
• Weight: approx. 405 g per shoe

Why choose it

The Wildfire Leather 2 GTX excels on technical terrain where grip and protection matter most. Its full rubber rand shields the upper from abrasion, while the precise lacing lets you fine-tune fit for heel-hooking or edging. GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort keeps feet dry without overheating, making it ideal for fast-moving days in mixed conditions.

Ideal use cases

• Approach routes to climbing crags
• Alpine hiking and scrambling
• Via ferrata and technical trails
• Wet or variable weather adventures

Good to know

Salewa recommends sizing up if you prefer a roomier toe box or plan to wear thicker socks. The suede leather upper offers durability and a classic look, while the mesh panels enhance breathability.