Our verdict

It's hard not to give too much praise to the salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho. As one of our top picks for backpacking, it is a highly supportive and hard-wearing boot that keeps our feet feeling fresh over tough terrain and long miles. With its GTX waterproofing and high collar, it keeps our feet dry and warm at all times. We believe that at £230, you do get what you pay for.

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  • Exceptional durability
  • Top-notch waterproofing
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  • Highly secure ankle support
  • Fantastic stability
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  • salomon Adv Quest Prime Gore Tex
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  • A bit heavy
  • Casaco salomon Adv Snow Rebel verde musgo mulher

Audience verdict

85
Great!
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Who should buy

Having tried and tested numerous hiking boots, we still believe that the salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho is the GOAT in its category. We highly recommend investing in this boot if:

  • Trekker Boots salomon Adv X Reveal 2 Gtx GORE-TEX 416238 27 M0 Quiet Shade Black Goji Berry
  • a 100% waterproof boot with phenomenal grip on wet surfaces
  • Luvas salomon Adv Propeller One preto cinzento

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Who should NOT buy

Given how much technology is packed into the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho, it could be too much of a good thing if you need a boot for moderate hikes. For smoother trails and less demanding adventures, we find the salomon Adv X Ultra 4 Mid GTX more suitable. It is lighter, more pliable, cheaper, and yet has all the essentials for an enjoyable day hike.

zapatillas de running salomon Adv talla 36.5 azules Gorro salomon Adv Escape Beanie púrpura azul cinzento. A whopping 5 oz lighter, it is also softer, cushier, and more comfortable around the foot than the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

To help you cover long miles with a heavy pack on your back, the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho is equipped with plenty of underfoot cushioning.

In the heel, we found that the stack height comes in at 38 mm which is slightly above the average of day hiking boots.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Heel stack
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 38.0 mm
Average 36.3 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
26.2 mm
Heel stack
46.9 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, the boot's stack height lowers down to 20 mm. This, on the contrary, is a few millimetres thinner than the average.

We assume that it was made lower on purpose, to help the boot bend more easily in this area.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Forefoot stack
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 20.0 mm
Average 22.9 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
17.0 mm
Forefoot stack
31.0 mm

Drop

Based on our stack height measurements, we see a huge 18-mm difference in height between the heel and the toes. That's about 5 mm higher than the average and may feel too much for some hikers.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Drop

Personally, we never found the boot's drop to be troublesome as it gave our heels plenty of impact protection upon landings. And even though it mutes out the ground feel big time, it also minimises foot fatigue at the end of the long day.

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 18.0 mm
Average 13.4 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
0.6 mm
Drop
21.0 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

salomon Adv was never famous for soft cushioning and the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho is no exception. Pressing a durometer against the boot's primary foam, the tool showed 27 HA.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Midsole softness

That's exactly the same as the average - neither too firm nor soft. Moderately firm is the best way to describe it.

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 27.0 HA
Average 28.6 HA
salomon Adv Soft Flask.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
14.7 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
53.3 HA
Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

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Most likely you will be wearing this salomon Adv boot in lower temperatures and harsher climates. For that reason, we had to mimic cold weather conditions by placing the boot into the freezer for 20 minutes.

After that, we repeated the durometer measurement and found that the boot's midsole only firmed up to 32.9 HA, similar to the other hiking boots we tested.

Do expect the boot to feel a bit firmer compared to what it felt like at room temperature.

Measuring the difference in softness, we found that the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho firmed up by 21.7%. That is an average difference compared to the rest of our hiking boots.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Zapatillas de Running Mujer salomon Adv Sonic 4 Balance
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 22%
Average 20%
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
4%
salomon Adv Men's X ULTRA 4 MID GTX Boots Black Magnet Pearl Blue
50%

Insole thickness

salomon Adv went for a slightly thinner than average insole in the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho. Measuring its thickness in the heel, we got 5.3 mm.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Insole thickness
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 5.3 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
3.7 mm
Insole thickness
8.0 mm

Size and fit

Size

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho is true to size (66 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 39 hiking boots
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

super confortáveis e qualidade Salomon

For a medium-width backpacking boot, the salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho offers a good amount of breathing room in the forefoot. To check exactly how spacious it is, we filled its interiors with custom gel and created a one-to-one mould.

According to our calliper, the widest area of the boot's toebox (between the big toe and the pinkie) is indeed above-average at 98.3 mm. In fact, it puts the Quest 4 into the wide width category! Hikers with wide feet and/or bunions are likely to appreciate the extra space.

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Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 98.3 mm
Average 93.9 mm
Compared to 22 hiking boots
Number of shoes
89.7 mm
super confortáveis e qualidade Salomon
98.8 mm

Мужские ботинки salomon Adv thinsulate

Measuring the toebox width around the big toe, we got a more standard reading of 72.1 mm. This implies that the boot doesn't get pointy or restricting towards the toes and has some wiggle room for swollen feet and thicker socks.

The only downside is that this salomon Adv boot doesn't come in multiple widths. And because its fit is more appropriate for medium-to-wide feet, slim-footed hikers may want to opt for the salomon Adv LAB XT-6 sneakers or the LOWA Renegade GTX Mid instead.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Мужские ботинки salomon Adv thinsulate
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 72.1 mm
Average 71.2 mm
Compared to 22 hiking boots
Number of shoes
64.5 mm
Мужские ботинки salomon Adv thinsulate
80.9 mm

Toebox height

Vertical space is not limited in the salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho either. The boot showed a standard toebox height of 27.1 mm on our calliper.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Toebox height
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 27.1 mm
Average 27.4 mm
Compared to 22 hiking boots
Number of shoes
22.7 mm
Toebox height
33.5 mm

Lacing

The lacing system is very well integrated into the boot's supportive features. Once we have it all cinched up, the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho braces the foot very firmly.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho lacing

One of the locking eyelets is placed near the ankle bone. It helps to create a stronger lockdown around the ankle which helps with stability on steep slopes.

Stability

Lateral stability test

Stability is the Quest's second name. There aren't that many backpacking boots that could provide the same level of steadiness as this salomon Adv offering.

There are so many stabilising components embedded into the boot but the absolute leader is the brand's proprietary ADV-C 4D Chassis. Wrapping around the heel and sides of the boot, this uber-stiff component clutches the heel and ankle very firmly in place.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 4d support

As a result, this whole structure prevented our ankles from rolling or wobbling every time we took a step. Having so much stability not only made us feel more surefooted but also decreased foot fatigue significantly over the course of the long hike. That's because none of our energy was wasted trying to stabilise the foot on uneven terrain.

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Torsional rigidity

The salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho is the quintessence of stiffness. Attempting to twist the boot in our hands was to no avail because of the boot's chassis, supportive overlays, and sturdy materials.

For that reason, we rated its torsional rigidity with a maximum of 5 out of 5. This hiking boot simply doesn't have ankle rolls in its vocabulary.

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 5
Average 4.4
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

zapatillas de trekking salomon Adv talla 37

In addition to the stiff base, the Quest also comes with a super rigid and secure heel counter.

Assessing its stiffness in our manual test, we gave it a solid 5 out of 5. We never experienced heel slippage or anything even close to that while testing this salomon Adv boot.

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
1
zapatillas de trekking salomon Adv talla 37
5

salomon Adv Smax 8 M10 GW 2023

The boot comes with a fairly wide base that doesn't go over the board.

Measuring the widest part of the sole in the forefoot, we got 116.5 mm. That's a few millimetres wider than average, making our steps more confident on mixed terrain.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 116.5 mm
Average 111.5 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
96.3 mm
salomon Adv Smax 8 M10 GW 2023
124.6 mm

Sustainable salomon Adv socks Pulse Short Socks

Surprisingly, the widest part of the heel wasn't as wide as we expected. With a calliper measurement of 85.7 mm, it is half a centimetre narrower than average.

zapatillas de running salomon Adv mujer constitución ligera voladoras Kaha 2 GTX from Hoka (106.1 mm).

Actually, we didn't mind the narrower heel of the salomon Adv Quest because it proved to be much more manoeuvrable when navigating small rocks.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 85.7 mm
Average 87.5 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
71.7 mm
Sustainable salomon Adv socks Pulse Short Socks
106.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

According to its product description, the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho "respects the natural flexion of your foot." But that just made us laugh because its ultra-stiff built seems to have no respect at all! That's one of the most rigid backpacking boots we've tested in our lab.

Our flexibility tesing machine instantly disproved that statement revealing this salomon Adv boot's very stiff nature. Its burly construction required as much as 65.7N of force to bend by 30 degrees and that's more than 100% more than it takes an average boot!

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Flexibility / Stiffness
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 65.7N
Average 31.8N
Compared to 26 hiking boots
Number of shoes
12.0N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
65.7N

Stiffness in cold (%)

You must also be prepared for that stiffness to skyrocket in low temperatures. After keeping the boot in the freezer for 20 minutes, our force gauge returned a whopping 85.3N!

Having a pretty stiff setup to begin with, the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho gets a whole 37% stiffer in cold conditions!

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 37%
Average 24%
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
3%
Stiffness in cold
71%

Weight

The salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho is built like a tank for the trails and it screams heavy straight from the photo.

Thus, it was not surprising to see 23.4 oz (663g) on the scale when weighing the boot in a men's US size 9. While this is significantly heavier than hiking boots on average, it is an expected weight for a backpacking boot of this kind.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Weight
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 23.39 oz (663g)
Average 18.77 oz (532g)
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
11.71 oz (332g)
Weight
28.29 oz (802g)

Breathability

Forget about summer hikes if you intend to wear the salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho. With its top-notch waterproofing, high cut, and generous padding, there is no room for being breezy.

In our breathability test below, we use a machine to pump smoke through the uppers of both boots to see how easily it escapes through the fabric. As you can see, there is not even a hint of vapour in the Quest. Thus, we gave it the lowest breathability score of 1 out of 5.

As our follow-up transparency test shows, the boot has zero perforations or potential ventilation areas.

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 1
Average 1.3
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

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Toebox durability

The rugged design of this salomon Adv boot kind of reminds us of a fortified castle with multiple layers of defence (and a moat with crocodiles).

In the upper, the Quest 4 uses a mix of Nubuck leather, sturdy Cordura-like textile, and additional rubberized overlays. As you can imagine, our attempt to put a dent in the boot's upper was unsuccessful, to say the least.

Drilling the toebox for a good 12 seconds with a Dremel, all we got was a minor scratch that didn't affect the boot's integrity at all.

On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the most durable, we could readily give it a 10!

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho toebox durability test

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Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 5
Average 4.3
Compared to 37 hiking boots
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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Applying the tool for 4 seconds straight with a consistent speed (5K RPM) and force (3.2N), the result was just as stunning as in the toebox. The lining was nearly unscathed!

Based on how small the damage was, we rated the durability of the boot's heel padding with the highest rating of 5. No need to worry about chafing your tall socks against the boot.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho heel padding durability test

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 37 hiking boots
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Given how much is expected of a hiking boot of this calibre, salomon Adv did its best with the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho.

First of all, the brand used a nice and hard rubber compound to make up the outsole. Measuring it with our durometer, we got a reading of 88.3 HC. This puts the boot on the harder side of the spectrum which also means that it is harder to wear out.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Outsole hardness
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 88.3 HC
Average 87.1 HC
salomon Adv Soft Flask.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
81.0 HC
Outsole hardness
92.1 HC

Outsole durability

We couldn't help but drill the outsole with our trusty Dremel too. After 22 seconds of torture at the highest speed of 10K RPM, we didn't even get through 1/3 of the lug!

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salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho outsole durability test

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 0.7 mm
Average 0.8 mm
Compared to 34 hiking boots
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Considering that the boot's outsole layer is 2.4 mm thick and the entire outsole (lugs included) is 7 mm thick, there is A LOT of rubber to go through before you can claim the pair to be worn out.

Thus, we expect a long and happy life from the salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Outsole thickness
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 2.4 mm
Average 3.0 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
1.8 mm
Outsole thickness
5.6 mm

Extra protection

The Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho is covered with multiple protective overlays to enhance durability and protect the foot from various outdoor hazards.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho toe bumper

Most notably, the boot has a beefy toe bumper. Putting it through its paces on rocky terrain and light scrambling, we were amazed at its ability to keep the toes safe and sound.

Misc

Lug depth

Based on our calliper measurement, the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho has a lug depth of 4.7 mm.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Lug depth

Casaco salomon Adv Speed verde verde-mar mulher:

  • wet roots
  • mossy logs
  • loose rocks
  • deep mud
  • creek crossings

salomon Adv uses its proprietary Contagrip rubber which is not very soft and tacky (as we saw in our hardness test earlier) but we found it to be quite capable on challenging terrain.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho outsole

In muddy areas, the boot's widely spaced lugs were really effective in shedding the dirt and preventing its build-up underfoot.

Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 4.7 mm
Average 4.3 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
3.0 mm
Lug depth
6.0 mm

Reflective elements

There are no reflective elements on the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho from Salomon.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Reflective elements
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho No

Tongue padding

The tongue is very adequately padded in the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho. Measuring it with our calliper returned 10.7 mm, nearly the same as the average.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Tongue padding
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho 10.7 mm
Average 11.2 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
Number of shoes
5.9 mm
Tongue padding
15.1 mm

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As expected from a waterproof hiking boot, the tongue is fully gusseted in the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho. The attachments extend pretty high up the shin, allowing you to step into deeper puddles trouble-free.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho tenis salomon Adv xa pro 3d v8 gore tex azul ceu preto laranja mulher
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Both sides (full)

Heel tab

zapatillas de running salomon Adv hombre trail talla 30 entre 60 y 100.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Heel tab
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Finger loop

Removable insole

If you prefer to swap insoles or need a custom orthotic, the boot's removable Ortholite insole allows for that.

salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Removable insole
Test results
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho Yes

In-boot comfort

In spite of all its ruggedness, the salomon Adv Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho felt pretty comfortable from the inside. The padding, the Ortholite insole, the lining - these all work together perfectly to create a pleasant in-shoe experience. They help to make the break-in period in this boot feel less of a chore.