Salomon

X Ultra 4 Mid GTX Hiking Shoe - Men's

Bad quality

Very disappointed with this shoe, started to get broken in less than a month of use. Trash

Early Season Grouse Hunting User

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I hunt grouse in mid September in northern Minnesota. temperature ranges from 38 to 50 in the morning. Ground is usually damp as we’re walking through the woods. I needed a lightweight Waterproof hiking boot With a soft footpad, but good support. The boot is comfortable to wear with a flexible soul. The padded tongue takes away any feel of the laces. The footbed is nice, but could use a little bit more padding for my taste. laces are good quality and stay tied, although I double time my laces And my foot remain dried after walking 4 to 6 hours through damp woods. The boot is lightweight has good traction, and I found it comfortable to wear.

Fell apart after a few uses

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I would not recommend this boot. After a few light uses the metal lace holders broke off on both boots and now the boots will not lace up correctly. Poorly made. I have been trying for several weeks to have them replaced by Backcountry which they agreed too, but that still hasn’t happened yet as their warranty process takes weeks between responses. Not a great experience with Backcountry or Salomon.

X Ultra 4 Mid GTX Hiking Shoes

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

I hike several miles a day. The X Ultra 4 Mids have best support of instep and ankles.Gortex keeps feet dry . Overall best hiking shoes. Salomon’s Rock.

Blister nightmare

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

I wanted to like these shoes, they were comfortable on the first few hikes but after taking them through the HST, I never experienced such uncomfortability. They gave me ankle issues, then I got blisters! I've worn hokas and la sportive in previous hiking trip with no problems with the exception of outter materials getting damaged.

Best 10 stars

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

What an awesome shoe/boot. Fits like a foot glove. I like the way it wraps securely around the foot. Water proof, grips the ground, light, and super comfortable. Oh wait... They look good too. Especially on me!!

Disappointing

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

These seem to run a tad narrow or my right has gotten wider as these are the first boots I've struggled with width. Anything longer than a 3 mile hike would cause increasing discomfort, so I only wore them on shorter hikes. I can understand sizing issues as each person's foot is different, but after less than six months using these for only shorter hikes, lugs have come off and I've worn through the sole in those spots. What's happened to Salomon quality?

Sizing/Fitment An Issue

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Build quality seems excellent. Soles a tad thin though, think aggressive tennis shoe instead of light boot. Sizing is a little small. Not as short as say the Scarpa Rush GTX, which runs a full size too short, but perhaps 1/2 size too small. A bit narrow too, lets call it a "C", and the toe box is similarly a bit narrow. I'm a 13 regular/D in most boots, and these, allegedly an EU 48, are just that little bit too small in length, width, and toe. Summer socks only maybe, but that's stretching things. Arch is a tad high for me, and I'm a medium arch. It's also a tad too far to the heel. All in all in this brand/model it would seem a would do better in an EU49 wide, but one doesn't seem to be offered. For those trying to figure things out, some more feedback for you: * The Keen Targee II fits me spot on in a 13 regular. * All Columbia's I've tried in 13 regular are dead on length wise, a bit loose width wise, perhaps a E. * The Oboz I've tried are a tiny bit narrow, but very very close. They are EU 47's and an EU 48 would be dead on. Given that the EU's sizes seem to be a tiny bit more granular, I suppose I'd encourage folks to know your EU size as a baseline.

Comfortable from the start

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Bought with the intentions of using them a lot for a trip to Ireland. They were very comfortable and supportive for all the walking and hiking I did. Good amount of space in the toe area. Might have been how I was tying my laces but I found that a few times my laces fell out of the hook eyelets which prompted me to have to retie my boots.

Feels Terrible

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Received pair and tried on immediately. Walked 5 meters in the shoes in my house and both feet hurt. Shoe first flex point was directly over toes and the firm flex point dug into top of big toe knuckle on both feet. Bad design...and worse - why would they have such a high rating!!! This is not what I expect from Salomon. Also - worse yet - I get charged for shipping back. Thanks for nothing Backcountry. I will shop elsewhere with that policy.