Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid Hiking Boot Review & Field Test
Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid Hiking Boot (Gore-Tex) is a new addition to Salomon's hiking boot range. I took them out for field testing in several weather conditions (fair, icy, snowy) to review their performance.
I bought the X Ultra 4 as a replacement for my previous boots (Salomon X Ultra 3 GTX) and have a brief comparison between the two boots within the video.
Some of the features of the Salomon X Ultra Mid Hiking Boot are;
-Goretex membrane, which keeps water out but maintains breathability.
-Comfortable polyurethane-coated leather upper.
-Gusseted tongue, to keep debris out
-EnergyCell midsole for shock absorption
-Ortholite insole for comfort
-Contragrip sole for grip in a variety of conditions
The boots can be bought from the Salomon store at: www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-em...
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Some reasonable tests there Nic. I find one of the best tests for waterproofing is definitely a large field with long dew laden grass. A good mile or so will indicate quality. Well, good going. All the best. Mark
@NicksTravelAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, the drippage from above is often where the worst of it comes from eh? I took these to Finland too and the only time I got them wet was melting snow from above when I stepped in 4 foot snowdrift 😂
@WyeExplorer
Жыл бұрын
@@NicksTravelAdventures Yeah, there is the above Nic but I meant grass covered in dew really does make the boots sodden all round. It's a good test. Have a cool evening.
Well, I bought the Salomon X Ultra 4 mid GTX 6 months ago to replace my old Salomon X Ultra (1) mid GTX. With the former I completed about 3000 km of hiking trails, including a Camino de Santiago ( St. Jacques Way), from Saint Jean Pied du Port to Santiago de Compostela (800 km). I have now used the new boot, the X Ultra 4, to train for and complete the Via Podienses (GR 65) in France, from Le Puy en Velay to Roncesvalles, completing about 1000 km of hiking. The new boot is lighter and perhaps a little more confortable than the old one, but, and to me that is a huge BUT, if you compare the soles of the two boots, I tell you, the old one with 3000 k is in much better shape than the new one, with one third of the distance. If you look only at the sole of old one , you will think that it belongs to the newer boot. So I have huge doubts if the weight saved is worth the diminished endurance of the boot.
@NicksTravelAdventures
Жыл бұрын
So it has worn out after only 6 months? Something for Salomon to consider for future iterations.
@claudioluizlamego8467
Жыл бұрын
@@NicksTravelAdventures I wouldn’t say worn out, I still plan to use it for a while, but considering that it is in worse shape with a 1000 km than the old one with 3000 km, I agree that definitely Salomon has to rethink its strategy.
Nice rewiew
@NicksTravelAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
What's the padding like? You've had them for a while now, are you still pleased with them?
@NicksTravelAdventures
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the padding is decent and they have been good in general, more comfortable as I wore them in a bit. The only problem is the laces, they often come loose which can be annoying when you're in the middle of a trail mud pit
What is your follow-up longer term review of these now that you've had these for a few months now?
@NicksTravelAdventures
10 ай бұрын
Yeah they are still great, have kept their waterproofing even in saturated conditions (as in my recent hiking video), have also worn in a bit for more comfort.
@akammer1000
10 ай бұрын
amazing, thank you for the follow up reply! :)@@NicksTravelAdventures
what size were these?
@NicksTravelAdventures
5 ай бұрын
12.5 UK.
Let me know your thoughts!
@YTeldar
Жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks!