Our verdict

It's hard not to give too much praise to the Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team. 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.

zapatillas de running Salomon gore-tex talla 44 rojas Pros

  • Exceptional durability
  • Top-notch waterproofing
  • Camisola térmica de manga comprida Salomon Primo Warm vermelho
  • Highly secure ankle support
  • Fantastic stability
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  • Effective grip on various terrain
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zapatillas de running Salomon gore-tex talla 44 rojas Cons

  • Salomon Hypulse Goretex Кроссовки Для Трейлраннинга
  • Salomon Speedcross 5 Jogurt Z Czarną Wiśnią

Audience verdict

85
Great!
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Who should buy

Having tried and tested numerous hiking boots, we still believe that the T-shirt Salomon Comet Classic cinzento claro mulher the GOAT in its category. We highly recommend investing in this boot if:

  • you need an exceptionally supportive backpacking footwear for multi-day trips
  • Salomon Apparel Bonatti Cross Fz Hoodie W White Bl
  • an extra hard-wearing boot for tough terrain

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team review

zapatillas de running Salomon gore-tex talla 44 rojas | Who should NOT buy

Given how much technology is packed into the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team, 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 Ténis Salomon Spectur branco lilás pálido mulher more suitable. It is lighter, more pliable, cheaper, and yet has all the essentials for an enjoyable day hike.

Trekker Boots SALOMON Xa Collider 410274 28 V0 Black Ebony Black Salomon XA Discovery Goretex. A whopping 5 oz lighter, it is also softer, cushier, and more comfortable around the foot than the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

To help you cover long miles with a heavy pack on your back, the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Heel stack
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 38.0 mm
Average 36.3 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Forefoot stack
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 20.0 mm
Average 22.9 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 18.0 mm
Average 13.4 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
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 was never famous for soft cushioning and the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team is no exception. Pressing a durometer against the boot's primary foam, the tool showed 27 HA.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 27.0 HA
Average 28.6 HA
Оригінал salomon gore-tex кросівки трейл бігові.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
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.

Midsole softness in cold (%)

Most likely you will be wearing this Salomon 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team firmed up by 21.7%. That is an average difference compared to the rest of our hiking boots.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Difference in midsole softness in cold
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 22%
Average 20%
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
4%
Midsole softness in cold
50%

Insole thickness

Salomon went for a slightly thinner than average insole in the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team. Measuring its thickness in the heel, we got 5.3 mm.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Insole thickness
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 5.3 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
3.7 mm
Insole thickness
8.0 mm

Size and fit

Size

T-shirt Salomon Comet Classic cinzento claro mulher true to size (59 votes).

Жіночі черевики Salomon кросівки 36?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 38 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

To our medium-wdth feet, the Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team fits exactly as expected in our regular US boot size 9. It holds the foot very firmly in the heel and midfoot but leaves a little breathing room around the toes.

In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured the boot's width at 105.2 mm. This is a few millimetres wider than hiking boots on average.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Кросівки salomon xa pro оригінал
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 105.2 mm
Average 102.1 mm
Compared to 32 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
95.5 mm
Toebox width - widest part
110.2 mm

zapatillas de running Salomon gore-tex talla 44 rojas | Toebox width - big toe

Measuring the toebox width around the big toe, we got 81.2 mm. That is also notably wider than average. Having some wiggle room is essential to accommodate swollen feet and thicker socks.

The only downside is that this Salomon boot doesn't come in multiple widths. 

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team zapatillas de running Salomon neutro pie cavo talla 32
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 81.2 mm
Average 78.6 mm
Compared to 32 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
67.6 mm
Toebox width - big toe
91.1 mm

Lacing

The lacing system is very well integrated into the boot's supportive features. Once we have it all cinched up, the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team braces the foot very firmly.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team quality

Torsional rigidity

The T-shirt Salomon Comet Classic cinzento claro mulher 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
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 5
Average 4.4
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Salomon Speedcross 5 Trail Running Shoes Mens

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 boot.

Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
1
Salomon Speedcross 5 Trail Running Shoes Mens
5

Yves Salomon hooded shearling coat Green

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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 116.5 mm
Average 111.5 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
96.3 mm
Yves Salomon hooded shearling coat Green
124.6 mm

Midsole width - heel

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.

Оригінал salomon xa pro 3d mid cswp j waterproof кросівки трейл Kaha 2 GTX from Hoka (106.1 mm).

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

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Midsole width in the heel
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 85.7 mm
Average 87.5 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
71.7 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

According to the product description, the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team "respects the natural flexion of your foot." We found that to be partially true because the boot indeed felt flexible enough for a rugged backpacking boot.

However, we don't want you to be misled by that statement as this Salomon boot is still very much on the stiff side. Because of its burly construction, it required as much as 62.3N of force to bend the boot to a 90-degree angle. That's about 40% stiffer than our lab-tested hiking boots on average.

Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 62.3N
Average 44.3N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
16.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
84.7N

Stiffness in cold (%)

You must also be prepared for that stiffness to skyrocket in low temperatures. After perpetuation 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team gets a whole 37% stiffer in cold conditions!

Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 37%
Average 24%
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
3%
Stiffness in cold
71%

Weight

The T-shirt Salomon Comet Classic cinzento claro mulher 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Weight
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 23.39 oz (663g)
Average 18.77 oz (532g)
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
11.71 oz (332g)
Weight
28.29 oz (802g)

Breathability

Forget about summer hikes if you intend to wear the Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team. 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
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 1
Average 1.3
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The rugged design of this Salomon 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team toebox durability test

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Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team vs Hzapatillas de running Salomon trail neutro voladoras toebox durability
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Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 5
Average 4.3
Compared to 37 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
1
Toebox durability
5

Yves Salomon Gestrickter Schal mit Logo-Patch Rot

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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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team heel padding durability test

Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 37 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
1
Yves Salomon Gestrickter Schal mit Logo-Patch Rot
5

Outsole hardness

Given how much is expected of a hiking boot of this calibre, Salomon did its best with the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team.

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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Outsole hardness
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 88.3 HC
Average 87.1 HC
Оригінал salomon gore-tex кросівки трейл бігові.
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team outsole durability test

Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 0.7 mm
Average 0.8 mm
Compared to 34 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
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.

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Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Outsole thickness
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 2.4 mm
Average 3.0 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
1.8 mm
Outsole thickness
5.6 mm

Extra protection

The ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team is covered with multiple protective overlays to enhance durability and protect the foot from various outdoor hazards.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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

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Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Lug depth

This makes the boot toothy enough for a wide range of surfaces:

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

Salomon 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 4.7 mm
Average 4.3 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
3.0 mm
Lug depth
6.0 mm

Reflective elements

Característiques Salomon socks Mitjons NSO Run Long.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Reflective elements
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team No

Tongue padding

The tongue is very adequately padded in the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team. Measuring it with our calliper returned 10.7 mm, nearly the same as the average.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Tongue padding
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 10.7 mm
Average 11.2 mm
Compared to 41 hiking boots
de randonnée Salomon
5.9 mm
Tongue padding
15.1 mm

Salomon Wings Pro 2

As expected from a waterproof hiking boot, the tongue is fully gusseted in the ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team. The attachments extend pretty high up the shin, allowing you to step into deeper puddles trouble-free.

Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Salomon Wings Pro 2
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Both sides (full)

Heel tab

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Salomon ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Heel tab
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team 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 ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Removable insole
Test results
ha sido el modelo elegido para competir por los atletas del Salomon Team Yes