Our verdict
Pros
- Exceptional durability
- Top-notch waterproofing
- Everything You Need to Know About salomon Adv and RANRA's First-Ever Collaboration
- Highly secure ankle support
- Fantastic stability
- zapatillas de running salomon Adv mujer pie cavo talla 36 grises
- salomon Adv Quest Prime Gore Tex
- salomon Adv REELAX MOC 5.0 Black Black Bl
Cons
- A bit heavy
- Casaco salomon Adv Snow Rebel verde musgo mulher
Audience verdict
- Top 13% most popular hiking boots
Comparison
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Audience score | 85 Great! | 84 Good! | 89 Great! | 90 Great! | |
Price | £200 | £160 | £160 | £250 | |
Trail terrain | Technical | Moderate | ModerateTechnical | Technical | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 23.4 Шорти salomon Adv розмір 23.1 oz / 655g | 19.9 oz / 563g | 21.2 Shoes salomon Adv Speedcross 5 410429 28 G0 Magnet Black Phantom 19.4 oz / 550g | 21.1 Ботинки salomon Adv kaïna 19.5 oz / 553g | |
Breathability | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | |
Use | BackpackingDay HikingSnow | BackpackingDay HikingSnowBeginners | BackpackingDay HikingSnow | BackpackingDay HikingSnow | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab | 18.0 mm | 16.4 mm | 12.6 mm | 17.2 mm | |
Size | True to size | Slightly small | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Firm | Balanced | Balanced | |
Zapatillas de Running Mujer salomon Adv Sonic 4 Balance | Normal | Small | Normal | Small | |
zapatillas de trekking salomon Adv talla 37 | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | Flexible | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Normal | Big | Small | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Very soft | Average | |
Waterproofing | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | |
Material | Textile | LeatherMesh | Leather | Leather | |
Season | Winter | Winter | Winter | Winter | |
Toebox durability | Good | Bad | Good | Good | |
Heel padding durability | Good | Bad | Bad | Decent | |
Outsole durability | Decent | Decent | Decent | Decent | |
Iscriviti a Yves Salomon | Wide | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Medium | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
Lug depth | 4.7 mm | 4.6 mm | 4.7 mm | 5.1 mm | |
salomon Adv Speedcross 5 Goreu002DTex Erkek Gri Outdoor Ayakkabı | 38.0 mm | 38.7 mm | 36.3 mm | 37.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 20.0 mm | 22.3 mm | 23.7 mm | 20.6 mm | |
Widths available | Normal | NormalWide | Normal | NarrowNormalWide | |
Technology | Gore-TexOrtholite | - | Gore-Tex | Gore-TexVibram | |
Cut | High cut | Mid cut | Mid cut | Mid cut | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #23 Bottom 43% | #24 Bottom 41% | #12 Top 30% | #8 Top 20% | |
Popularity | #5 Top 13% | #32 Bottom 21% | #23 Bottom 43% | #15 Top 37% |
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
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.
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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 38.0 mm |
Average | 36.3 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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 20.0 mm |
Average | 22.9 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.
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.
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 18.0 mm |
Average | 13.4 mm |
Midsole softness
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.
That's exactly the same as the average - neither too firm nor soft. Moderately firm is the best way to describe it.
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 27.0 HA |
Average | 28.6 HA |
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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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 22% |
Average | 20% |
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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 5.3 mm |
Average | 5.9 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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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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 98.3 mm |
Average | 93.9 mm |
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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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 72.1 mm |
Average | 71.2 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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 27.1 mm |
Average | 27.4 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.
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.
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.
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.
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 5 |
Average | 4.4 |
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.
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 5 |
Average | 3.6 |
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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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 116.5 mm |
Average | 111.5 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.
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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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 85.7 mm |
Average | 87.5 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!

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 65.7N |
Average | 31.8N |
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!
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 37% |
Average | 24% |
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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 23.39 oz (663g) |
Average | 18.77 oz (532g) |
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.
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 1 |
Average | 1.3 |
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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!
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Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 5 |
Average | 4.3 |
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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.
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 5 |
Average | 3.6 |
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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 88.3 HC |
Average | 87.1 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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Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 0.7 mm |
Average | 0.8 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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 2.4 mm |
Average | 3.0 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.
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.
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- 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.
In muddy areas, the boot's widely spaced lugs were really effective in shedding the dirt and preventing its build-up underfoot.
Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 4.7 mm |
Average | 4.3 mm |
Reflective elements
There are no reflective elements on the Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho from Salomon.

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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | 10.7 mm |
Average | 11.2 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.

Calças conversíveis salomon Adv Wayfarer Straight Zip azul marinho | Both sides (full) |
Heel tab
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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.

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.