Trail runners for NARROW feet?

Shoes are really personal but I have narrow feet and have been using Soloman xa pro 3d for 7 years. I get about 600 miles per pair. I think la sportiva has a narrow for too.

I have a narrow foot, especially in the heel. I picked up some La Sportiva Ultra Raptors in January, and (with Superfeet Blue) I love them for both hiking and walking around on the daily. I recently got a pair of their Wildcat 3.0. While both are quite nice, I prefer the Ultra Raptors, because they have a synthetic leather tongue in the heel, which have provided exceptional comfort.

Comparison of features:

Ultra Raptor:
1. More substantial toe cap (similar to the Wildcat 2.0) than the Wildcat 3.0.
2. 8mm drop
3. Synthetic leather lined heel
4. Slightly narrower in the toebox- I skip the first cross-over on the lacing to accommodate foot swelling
5. Light plastic rand provides better durability on sides

Wildcat 3.0:
1. Less toe protection
2. 12mm drop
3. Regular mesh-lined heel
4. Wider toebox- would not need to skip lacing crossover

This is really the type of question you should take to your local running store.

I have narrow feet. La Sportiva Ultra Raptors are ok, but a bit wide for me, that's how narrow.

Others are Montrail Bajada, these are the most narrow shoes I have. But I dislike them because after 30Km mountain running or fast packing in rough terrain the soles of my feet are battered and bruised.

I now have Salomon X Ultras. They come in a mid high version with GTX, or in a low cut non GTX breathable mesh version. They have a very strong toe protection, even more than the Ultra Raptors, and the sole is indestructible.

I have one pair that I've used for more than a year, going to the mountains 1~2 a week, 25~50Km (15~30miles) each time.

The rubber sole is totally fine, thread/lugs still deeper than anything else. No stitching in the upper loose, or in the inner. I have a pair of new ones now (mainly because the old ones smell so bad after the two insane hot summers). Comparing them I can feel the structure/support inside is not as good as the new pair, but had I not bought this pair I would have totally kept on using them.

Fit and personal comfort is most important of course, but if they do fit you I think they will last you a really really long time.

I have narrow feet and own the La Sportiva Wildcat (non gtx) and the ultra raptors. The raptors a certainly more narrow of the two. I prefer the roomier toe box of the Wildcats and think they are more comfortable and as a result, I'm on my fourth or fifth pair.

I wear the Wildcats every day and are my go-to shoes for backpacking. I buy new ones every six months but could wear them longer if I really wanted to push it.

If you know what width feet you have, the New Balance web site allows you to search for shoes with that width. I find it useful.

Cheers
(No relation to company at all.)

+1 on the Solomon xa pro 3d’s. They’ve fit me very well, particularly across the bridge of the foot. I tried some cheaper selections, but was very disappointed.

HJ
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"This is really the type of question you should take to your local running store."

I've received bad advice from running stores. They're runners, not backpackers. I'm very interested in the replies here.

For people with the La Sportiva Ultra Raptors, I have two questions if you don't mind.
I bought the Ultra Raptors but returned them after only trying them for fit and feel in my house.

Two things that kept me thinking about them:

Did you find that they are not totally neutral?
I thought they were ever so slightly softer on the outside of the heel, but again, it was only inside the house.

It says the mid foot has a rock plate. Is it effective?
I fastpack/run on a lot of very rough trail, with lots of small pointy rocks. I love my Salomon's, but after 40Km my feet are bruised pretty bad, and after 50~55Km, the most limiting factor for me continuing is my feet.
The thing is the X Ultra are burlier than the La Sportiva's. Stronger nose guard, less soft sole overall.
I guess there is only one way to find out, but I bought a lot of gear, and didn't want to end up with another pair of shoes I hardly use.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.