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Salomon Quest 4D GTX Hiking Boot - Men's
Backcountry Video
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Great Boots
lwap394943
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These are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn! I have only have them for a little over a month, but I am very happy with them. Short break in time and very comfortable!!!
Solid boot
thop277417
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I have used these boots for some long snowshoe hiking so far and they have been great. The lace locking system is solid.
Salomon Rules!
Simon Leon
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is the best boot that I ever had, I tested in snow (north CA) -6�C and perfect, no problem, waterproof. Super confortable
Recomended 100% (I just bought the second pair)
Awesome Boot!!
Bear
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got this boot for a backpacking trip out in the Rockies, by Canmore.
When we were out there, the weather did not like us, the first day was a socked in day, very cool, and on the second day the skies opened up and it started to pour, when we were on the trail, everyone had wet feet, except me, mine were completely dry, and a few people twisted their ankles(due to lack of ankle support) but I was fine, so when we stopped everyone had cold feet, sore ankles, but me... these boots are amazing, they have great grip, took them on a caving trip, where we had to hike up a ravine, and in the winter, I had such good grip I was helping pull people up the ravine on the hike in, and my feet where dry.
In summary,
This boot rocks,
I have used it for day hikes, backpacking and caving..this boot is amazing.
It has great ankle support and grip
Could not be happier with it!!
=)
Just bought these shoes for two days and...
678p65208
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Just bought these shoes for two days and I noticed that while breaking-in these boots squeak a lot on tiled floors. Is that normal (because breaking-in my Asolo Morans didn't have that problem...)?
pgunnz
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Are they still squeaking? and is is just on a tile floor or is it all the time? I have heard if they are squeaking all the time then the shanks inside the boot might be broken. If it is just on a tile floor it is probably just the way the sole was made.
Great boots
bobp37720
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Super comfortable right out of the box . Lightweight and feel true to size. Just got done wearing these boots 12 hours a day for the past three days and couldn't be more satisfied.
Almost "Perfect"
danp55941
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I finally settled with these boots after trying over a dozen different pairs. I'm almost in love with these boots! These boots have exceptional ankle support and the lacing system is the best I've ever seen. These boots can be laced and adjusted for any situation. I took them on a grueling 10 mile, 3,500 ft elevation ascent in the first 1.5 miles, elk hunt/hike, the first trip. I was able to really synch up the ankle for the support I needed and also to keep my heels from slipping. The boots performed flawlessly. I would rate at 5 stars however, my feet were hamburger when I finally made it back to the truck. I've never had a boot that didn't hurt my feet after this hike. (Lots of side hilling, climbing over down timber, rock scaling and 7,000 feet of elevation change in just 8hrs of hiking) So, when I find that boot; it will get 5 stars!
The following day I subjected the boots to freezing rain and snow conditions on a mountain front antelope hunt. The boots persevered knee high, wet, frozen grass/sage brush and two creek crossings. They were completely frozen solid and covered in mud. Not once did my feet get cold or wet!!! They even got covered in blood after two successful harvests. A quick wash in the last creek crossing on the way out cleaned them up nicely even though they re-froze!
Boots fit true to size for me. I have average-to-narrow toes with narrow heels that are prone to blistering. No blisters for me! My only complaint is that the arches are a little higher than most boots but not abnormally high. It took a good day of wearing around town for my feet to adjust.
Highly recommended boot!!!
danp55941
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Lastly, on a side note; the rear sole of these boots were 1/8" wider than three of the more expensive competitions model boots that I tried. Although they don't look like it; they also offer a lower profile sole which is closer to the ground for better stability. This made a big difference in the stability of the shoe for me and makes it less prone to rolling an ankle.
brop370774
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You live a good life by the sound of it bro - well done!
As good as it gets
Mazzachusetts
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Been using these for about 2 years. I had to get a half size larger than normal. It was true to the reviews, No break-in period and super water proof. Sometimes I stomp in a few inches of water while my friends pick their way over streams just to piss them off. You can stand in about 4 to 5 inches for awhile and test them yourself, you won't feel a drop. My buddy bought them after seeing me do this and loves them too. I used to wear leather boots and these are so much lighter and better. Love the lacing system, double knot it and it stays perfect all day. These even survived a winter overnight on the Southern Presis/Isolation in NH and kept my feet dry although they were out of their league for that trip in general. I will buy another pair once these are worn out. I have a pair of Salomon trail runners and I'm convinced they make the best footwear.
Do you have wide widths especially in the...
Stan Pepper
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Do you have wide widths especially in the 4D GTX hikers ?
Blake Carley
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Doesnt look like the carry them.
Seal Team six
Lenny Carmichael
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good enough for those guys good enough for me
bea3632256
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It all depends on whether you are killing OBL or doing something more mundane. From what I read, ST6 only had to wear their boots from th helicopter to the bedroom and back again. Salomons are great boots, but buy what YOU need for what YOU do, not what someone else does. I have a pair of the 3Ds and they are excellent boots, but I didn't buy Salomon because ST6 uses the brand. I bought them because they meet my needs.
Solid Boot for widish feet
potp390
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barefoot runner and hate any shoe with a big heel. These boots felt super comfortable. broke them in for 20 miles in the city, then took them on a 24 mile backpacking loop. Boots were solid, no blisters, awesome ankle support. pricey, but worth it.
Salomon Quest Hiking Boot Review
Mark Parrett
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Great Shoe!!!
she101650077
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Really great boots. Extremely light and comfortable. The locking lace loop is a really cool feature to have two different tensions on the laces.
Is this a winter boot?
Notice someone...
sur4750361
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Is this a winter boot?
Notice someone mentions: "I wish I could wear these in the summer" In one of the reviews. I didn't get that from the product description. Anyone care to comment?
Sterling Watson
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It would work fine for during the summer, may be a little warm with the GoreTex but they'll be fine.
Mazzachusetts
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Not a winter boot but I wore these all winter. used them for an overnight in the late winter and they were wet and frozen the next day but they thawed out and warmed up fast. For winter day hikes they will survive if its above 25ish degrees, just wear gaiters, wool socks and a liner. My feet never get hot in the summer even with wool socks.
Quest 4D
Lance Taylor
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Awesome hiking/scrambling shoes
vineeth
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These are awesome shoes to scramble and hike in. They are comfortable, didn't require much breaking in - and and the GoreTex insert truly makes these waterproof (I've waded through streams, swamps and all kinds of icky terrain in these).
Having used them for over 6 months now - my only nit so far is the fragile laces (they broke where the gaiter hooks onto them). They're fine after swapping the laces out though.
Pretty good with some exceptions
pjt3776666
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I love Salomon's products. I believe they are an all-around great company. However, I was a little disappointed in this boot. I am a wildlife biologist and generally start the day on the trail but frequently go off trail. I have only owned them for two years, and I could confidently say that they are now made of more duct tape and shoe-goo than original materials. For $220, I expect a little more life out of them. I owned a pair of Salomon backpacking boots previously and they lasted me a good 4 years. I was very pleased which is why I went with the Salomon Quest 4D GTX's. Don't get me wrong, this boot is very comfortable. Spending all day on my feet across uneven terrain was never a problem. I loved these boots for the first year. I would recommend them if you are the type of person that would just use them for the occasional backpacking trip. But if you are the type of person who wears his boots more than any other shoe, I wouldn't recommend these for the price. The durability is not worth the cost to your wallet.
Not recommended for narrow feet
bil4468097
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I had to return these shoes unfortunately. They felt good initially, but after 200 miles of hiking, I felt that my foot slid around too much... and I actually tried 2 different sizes. The forefoot is particularly wide, so I don't recommend for anyone with narrow feet. I had a little nerve entrapment of my large toe (going numb), after 130 miles hiking in the Sierras. Fortunately, backcountry.com had an amazing return policy and still gave me my $$ back. Thanks backcountry!
Blake Carley
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The best in the biz! Love that return policy.
are these good for Yosemite granite?
plan...
MP
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are these good for Yosemite granite?
plan on doing Half Dome, and don't want to slip on the way down the cables
Ryan Hamilton
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Yeah, these would work fine. They've already lost one person this year on the dome, don't want to lose another. Have fun, be safe.
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danp55941
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