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I don't have mine yet but they are pretty high compared to my other Mid-weight boots, more like a mountaineering boot. More importantly they have a well thought out lacing pattern that allows several options for where you apply pressure.


mike r

Wish this thread had appeared several months ago when I was shopping for boots. I made a drastic break from my 30 years preference for as close to seamless leather as possible. I bought Salewa Mountain Trainer GTX (I think that is the model) and have worn them for a lot of steep ground berry picking, day hikes and some winter predator calling. So far, the most comfortable boot I've ever worn. I'd wear them to weddings and the movies if comfort were the only factor. So far, waterproof, and much of their wear time has been in misty coastal rain and wet brush, with gaiters and sometimes rain pants. Very stiff sole good on steep talus etc. and I have worn them quite a bit with Katoola micro-spikes though not with crampons. They are a little stiff for a trail boot, about right for my ramblings off trail.

Second Ascent in Seattle is a good place to check for boots if you live close enough. New and used, usually at very good prices, close-outs etc.

My ankles suck. They are tall, with good ankle support and a good lacing system, as mike already pointed out.

SP is spot on. They are over the ankle boots but they don't grind on your ankles like some I've seen. All around they are a great boot. I have a pair of size 9 that I'm going to sell - I need a 9.5. if anyone wants to try the GTX and can fit into a 9, they'll be reasonably priced.

For those wearing the Soloman, are you using the factory insole or what.

Custom foot beds here.

Salomon Quest 4D here. On my second pair.

I probably wore the first pair past their expiration date because when they started leaking it was like the dam broke and my feet got wet all the time.

I have gone to Heel That Pain full length insoles due to a previous plantar fascia issue but completely healed now.

bwinters, PM coming.

I bought a pair of Salomon Quest 4D boots after reading a lot of reviews. A pit pricey for the infrequent hiking that we do but now agree that they are worth it.

Factory insoles here. I pulled them out today and they really are cheap. I'll likely go with something a bit better in the very near future.

Answered with email and pics.

How about the Scarpa Kinesis gtx pros? Anyone try them?

As for treating the Salomons, I do not. Yet they have been waterproof.

Once I felt they had enough miles on them, I switched the in soles to green Superfeet. I have a second pair of Salomons and they have the original in solee. I'll keep them for a season or two of hard use, once the first pair eventually die.