X Ultra 4 Hiking Shoe - Men's
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Why We Like The X Ultra 4 Hiking Shoe
When we're looking for both the agility of a trail runner and the stability of a hiking boot, we slip our feet into the X Ultra 4 Hiking Shoe. The updated chassis keeps our ankles from rolling out without feeling rigid so we can move freely and quickly over technical terrain on our way to the summit.
Details
- Lightweight hiking shoe for quick, stable treks on technical terrain
- Breathable upper and gusseted tongue provide a comfortable ride
- 11mm drop fights against calf and Achilles fatigue
- New ADV-C chassis wards off excessive supination without adding bulk
- Active support wings hold your foot in place for added support
- EnergyCell foam provides cushy shock absorption
- Contagrip MA sole provides superior grip on both wet and dry trail
- Item #SALZ9NK
- Upper Material
- synthetic, textile, rubber toecap
- Lining
- mesh, textile
- Closure
- Quicklace with lace pocket
- Footbed
- textile, synthetic
- Midsole
- EnergyCell foam (EVA), ADV-C chassis
- Sole
- Contagrip MA rubber
- Claimed Weight
- 12.7oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
- Activity
- hiking
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Overall Rating
3 based on 130 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 1, 2024
Once you go with these, you can't go back..
I used to hike with typical Danner military boots, all the time. But this pair of shoes are my very first hiking shoes. They are so comfortable and so lightweight, with so much ventilation. I doubt if I will ever go back to the conventional boots anymore. The grip is insane for both mud and dry rock, and the mid foot locks to the terrain with zero foot roll. It give me some much confidences. I took off one star because after 4 miles of mountain hiking, my right ankle bone hurts a lot due to constant pressing against the heel cup. I have a low ankle bone and got problems with shoes that have high heel-cups. So if you have low ankle bone like me, you might need some break-in.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 20, 2024
huge downgrade from earlier version
I have had an original XUltra version of this shoe and it was fabulous. Lasted forever and only bought the v4 because I wanted a new looking pair. The Xultra 4 is a horrible step in the wrong direction. The laces have actually cut through the eyelets in 1 year and now the shoes are useless and I will get rid of them.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 19, 2024
Great shoes
looks great, feels great, very happy. Quality is perfect. Also thanks Salomon support for understanding and resolving my issue, they provided outstanding service!
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 10, 2024
These boots are made for walking...
Have been wearing these for about a month. Break-in period was easy, and so far the overall fit, comfort and performance has been great. My hope is that they wear as well and last as long as the 3-year old prior Salomon's they are replacing.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 7, 2024
Solid construction
I've had these for a month of daily use. They're a great construction but they have developed a bad odor already. I have had other pairs of salomons do the same but never this early. Great shoes if you can deal with the smell
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
March 5, 2024
Great shoe, but not as comfy as my older X Ultras
I am 73 and have found over the past 20 years that only Salomon trail running and hiking shoes support my feet well enough for all-day wear. My daily wear needs are for walking and yard work, as well as shopping. Salomon X Ultras simply make my feet feel good. I have two pairs, a 4-yr-old black low goretex pair and a 6-yr-old green mid goretex pair. Both were made in india. I also have a 10-yr-old low blue XA Pro 30, size 10, which I still use for more casual wear (made in Vietnam). I really needed a brown shoe for wear with lighter-colored shoes, so ordered this brown X Ultra 4 which is not goretex. It fits perfectly in size 10.5 same as my two newest pairs. My only disappointment is that the shoe has a hard insole, which is tougher on the soles of my feet. The reason appears to be the composition of the insole material which is below the Ortholite insole. In my older shoes that layer is a somewhat squishy blue material. In this new brown pair, made in Cambodia, the layer under the Ortholite insole is a pretty stiff and hard light-colored material which does not give much. Luckily, I have been able to compensate for that by wearing thicker socks. The shoe is a keeper and the sole will hopefully soften a biyt as I break it in.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 28, 2024
Great performance but not robust enough
I gave these the ultimate test in wearing them from new for a long hike over 31 days, through rough terrain and mixed weather. 31km per day. Most importantly: the fit and performance were off the charts good. I was the only member of our large cohort to experince zero foot issues, blisters etc. The only reason I drop a star is that they started to split after day twenty, both boots in the same place, which points to a design issue. By the end they were unusable but they did get me to Santiago!!
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 27, 2024
Comfortable, light weight & breathable shoe
Very light and comfortable, one thing that stands out is the ventilation of the upper. I wear these several days throughout the week and very pleased with the quality.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 16, 2024
Beautiful shoe, right size, but hard on my feet
This is my fifth pair of Salomon's, but the first ourchased in about 4 years. All earlier shoes were found in retail stores where I could try them on. Pairs 2-thru-4 are all still in use, but showing wear. Pair #2 is a XA Pro 3D (size 10) with Quicklace. Pair #3 is my work boot, an X Ultra GoreTex mid height (size 10.5) with regular laces. Pair #4 (my best fit) is an X Ultra GoreTex (size 10.5) with quicklaces. I needed a brown pair of casual shoes and decided Salomon X Ultra would be the brand, based on their ability to fit perfectly and provide all-day-wear support. I also love the Quicklaces because I have had one hip replaced 11 years ago and the other is getting stiff. These are easy to reach and secure. This pair arrived two days ago and I have given them wear around the house and around the 1-mile walking path in town, two days in a row. They are a great color and the size 10.5 fit around my foot is still perfect, but THEY ARE HARD ON MY 73-year-old FEET. I wore a better pair of socks on day #2 and they felt a bit better, but I have discovered the "problem". My old black X Ultra with Quicklaces had a much better made Ortholite insole; however, the real issue is below that removable insole. The older pair (made in India) also had a slightly soft and springy layer on the insole. The new brown pair (made in Cambodia) has a very hard plastic insole which feels like concrete when walking briskly. Guess I'll have to invest in some extra pads for the balls of my feet. A younger person might not even notice this. I will keep the shoe since in every other way they are just what I expected. I doubt that I will ever again buy Salomion's online; I will reserve my shopping for the oddball occasion when I am in a city large enough to have an outdoor sporting gods store large enough to stock a few Salomon's in-store.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
February 11, 2024
Great looking but Noisy
Great color, great looking shoe. I like it and would buy it again., however, the shoes (left and right shoe) make a lot of squishing noise. "Squeek, squeek, squeek" with every step. Are the layers of the shoes glued together properly? Please find out why these shoes are this noisy. I would like to continue to buy Salomon shoes.
Originally reviewed on salomon.com
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