Salomon Revo GCS GTX Backpacking Boot - Men's

These boots are definitely amazing. Yesterday, I hiked Crestone Peak (one of the hardest 14ers in CO) in them without having broken them in first (hadn't worn them at all) and it was 10miles and over 5000 feet of steep vertical gain and didn't even get a hot spot let alone a blister! Super comfortable and totally waterproof after hiking though lots of snow and water. The traction also is excelent in any condition so I didn't even have a second thought about my foot staying firm through some sketchy climbing! I don't think my feet have ever been so comfortable! My hiking buddy had a very different story in his Merrells. His feet were totally soaked and had huge blisters. He also couldn't get anywhere near the same traction. Now here's the real difference that speaks for itself. At the end of the day when we got back to our vehicle my buddy had to change out of his hiking boots, back into "comfy boots" as for me I already had mine on.

These boots are definitely amazing. Yesterday, I hiked Crestone Peak (one of the hardest 14ers in CO) in them without having broken them in first (hadn't worn them at all) and it was 10 miles and over 5000 feet of steep vertical gain and didn't even get a hot spot let alone a blister! Super comfortable and totally waterproof after hiking though lots of snow and water. The traction also is excellent in any condition so I didn't even have a second thought about my foot staying firm through some sketchy climbing! I don't think my feet have ever been so comfortable! My hiking buddy had a very different story in his Merrells. His feet were totally soaked and had huge blisters. He also couldn't get anywhere near the same traction. Now here's the real difference that speaks for itself. At the end of the day when we got back to our vehicle my buddy had to change out of his hiking boots, back into "comfy boots" as for me I already had mine on.

The best all-around backpacking/trekking boot. Most comfortable I have ever tried by far. I have about 200 miles on the first pair and not one blister ever, which is more than I can say for the 5 other pairs of Asolos/Vasques that I tried before these. Under heavy loads these perform great, and long days these never feel heavy at the end.. Super rugged, and feel free to stand in running water, these things are waterproof. Only thing I could say is I wish they used Event waterproof material instead of unbreathable gore tex, then they would be the best boot on the planet.

The best all-around backpacking/trekking boot IMO. Most comfortable I have ever tried by far. I have about 200 miles on the first pair and not one blister ever, which is more than I can say for the 5 other pairs of Asolos/Vasques that I tried before these. Under heavy loads these perform great, and long days these never feel heavy at the end. Super rugged, and feel free to stand in running water, these things are waterproof. Only thing I could say is I wish they used Event waterproof material instead of unbreathable Gore-tex, then they would be the best boot on the planet.

Bought these boots last in January, '07 and have used them for surveying in Rocky Mountains in rugged conditions (no trails - we make our own). Good traction and comfortable boot. It looks kind of bad from all the abuse it takes, but is lasting longer than other boots I have used in the same conditions. Got them on sale for around $160 - I wouldn't pay more than $175 for them.

I've owned many different hiking boots, but these Salomons are bar none the sweetest boots you can own! I am a carpenter and i use them for work, and they stand up to all the abuse i put them through.

From day 1 they are incredibly comfortable. These boots are waterproof, comfortable, light and they breath. In the last month, I have climbed four mountains, full packs, all with totally comfortable feet. These boots rule!

I've only just begun to wear in the boots on normal expeditions about town - shopping and the like. Spent one long day (6 hours) wearing them with my kids at the Zürich zoo. They seem very good - comfortable, good fit, light, not too hot. One bother: they press on my ankle bones a bit if I strap them on tight. I'm hoping that that will improve with time as I wear them in better.

A snug, warm, comfortable fit with no need to break in. All day comfort. The sole give you a confident grip on pavement, rock and dirt...nice shock absorption, smoothes out the rough spots, but you can still feel what's going on under your feet. My only problem is my toes jamming forward on the down slope. Overall a minor and fixable problem.

This is the best boot I have ever used on a long hike. GCS is the best. But the seamless technology is not so high tech, mine came apart at the seams. After sixty five miles of the John Muir Trail. I think if Salomon would put the GCS and the same sole on a leather boot you would have the best boot ever made. I returned mine. Come on Salomon put this GCS on the a leather boot and I will buy it again. Fred

On a recent 20km day hike, I was convinced that these boots - right out of the box - were the most comfortable I had ever worn (I'm a traditional leather boot person). I had a fairly light pack (10lb), and only on sharp rocks could I feel the ground through the sole. They are incredibly lightweight (I even went for a couple of trail runs in them), and the heel construction works well, to a point. I wouldn't want to be humping a 30lb pack over a few days with these boots, but for day hikes they're great!

I just wore my Revo's for the first time. I went on a five-miler to try them out, with a seven-day supply in my pack. Comfort, dry feet, support, everything about these boots is great. The GCS takes a little getting used to, feels like you're stepping into sand or mud even on hardpack, but it works great in the rough stuff. If they are ever discontinued I want to know, so I can buy three or four more pairs.