I bought these shoes specifically for hiking. I have not had a chance to take them on any long treks, but so far they more than fit the bill. They were extremely comfortable right out of the box and fit very well. The sole is stiff enough for long hikes, but is flexible in the toe and did not need a lot of breaking in. Aesthetically speaking, they are better than most hiking boots. I don't sacrifice practicality for style, but I do think most hiking boots look goofy. It was an added bonus that these are sleek and stylish.
I especially like that they are extremely light weight for a hiking boot. They feel almost like a sneaker, but they still provide the stability and support needed for intense hikes. They are made of breathable mesh, which is nice in hot weather, but the Gore-Tex lining keeps your feet dry and warm when needed. These features combined make them perfect for the type of hiking I do, which is mainly the Adirondacks in New York State. Any avid hiker knows how beneficial it is to have lightweight shoes on long treks. To have that, you often have to trade the stability and protection offered by a boot and go with a trail running sneaker, which don't protect your ankles and aren't usually waterproof. These give you the best of both worlds. Lightweight, waterproof, breathable, all while providing the normal protection of a typical hiking boot.
If you engage in similar hiking environments I would highly recommend this product. I will also add that in my opinion, Salomon makes a higher quality product than other brands.
Update: I had these out this past weekend in 35-40 degree weather. Lots of melting snow, pools of mud and water, etc. So I trudged through it all just to test the shoes. In addition to being very comfortable, my feet stayed warm and and dry. I am very pleased with these. Just have to double knot them or they come untied.
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Out of the box hiking boots that won’t disappoint you on slippery/muddy terrain
I bought these Salomon hiking boots based on a recent experience we lived while traveling at Central America and doing some hiking trips to volcano and high mountains terrain.It all begun while we took a 4-day hiking trip to some humid forest located nearby the archaeological site of Tikal, Peten, Guatemala. My wife was already carrying her brand new Salomon GTX boots that I’ve bought to her a few weeks ago as her old Columbia’s got tear off and she had great interest to wear Salomon’s based on several reviews and comments from our friends back home. So, I bought for her these Salomon Women’s Ultra Mid 2 GTX ( http://www.amazon.com/review/R3KMN0ERPMW9UB/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00KWK3X9S Salomon Women's X Ultra Mid 2 GTX Hiking Shoe, Grey Denim/Deep Blue/Lucite Green, 9 M US ) and begun our journey.So we went to that humid forest to visit certain archaeological sites on which we had to walk for several days in order to get in and get out from the site location. It was already kind of muddy and quite humid as there was a sudden change of weather temperature and cold climate with rain came upon us for about two days. I did notice that my wife boots performed quite well in humid and moody terrain in comparison to the ones I was wearing. I was having quite a difficult time as there were big slippery stones, loose and slippery terrain all around.Our visit to the archaeological site was fabulous and we went back to our hotel and then back home. Considering how she performed while wearing those Salomon Women Ultra Mid 2 GTX boot and considering how was my performance under such weather conditions, that it made me change my mind and ordered a new pair of boots for Men and the same model as the ones I’ve bought for her.I ordered the same size that I usually wear on hiking boots and had no problems with the pair I received from this seller. I have read that other people had trouble with the size (length/width) but mine are just fine. I like the green color, are quite comfortable and seems like those boots will have a good grip at slippery terrain.Anyway, that is my story and the reasons why I will be now a Salomon Boots’ fan. I am also happy that I’ve got this pair of boots at a good price, so double the fun, double the pleasure.I have attached several pictures so you can check in detail what the boots really look like.
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Raghu Raj
And they look mighty sturdy and tough
Reviewed in India on August 11, 2017
Raghu Raj
Reviewed in India on August 11, 2017
The ortholite is the best thing to happen to your feet. Extremely comfortable. The goretex looks promising.
Im yet to test it in the field.
Also it doesnt have the auto lacing .. its the conventional lacing..
Nonetheless, happy to own this beauty!!
Will update if my mind changes about what ive written!!
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Amazon Customer
... what you expect from Salomon built to last and comfortable it's a go anywhere pair of shoes
Reviewed in India on July 6, 2018