Salomon Men's Quest 4D GTX Hiking Boot

Solid hiking boot
May 08, 2012

Like many of you, I was a bit overwhelmed by the choices of high-end hiking boots available. After a few months of research, I decided on the Salomon Quest 4D and I am thrilled. The fit is great right out of the box. What separated these boots from others in my opinion- was the versatility. The boots are incredibly light, can be used in numerous situations (shopping, snow, 100 mile hike) and so far they have outperformed my high expectations. Highly recommend!

Perfection
April 05, 2012

This was the second pair of Salomon's that I have bought. I would now call myself a loyal customer. These boots like my first pair of Salomon's was amazing right out of the box. They have kept my feet dry and warm while offering great ankle support. So far I have been doing outdoor work, warehouse work, urban hiking, and riding my bike in them in the rains of Portland, Oregon with no complaints. At the end of the month I will be heading to Alaska to the north end of Denali to live and work this summer which will be the true test of these so far amazing boots. If you are worried about your feet being cold, just add a pair of wool socks into the mix and you'll be all set. I personally love Dalhgren socks which are made from Alpaca wool and made in the USA (Oregon). While in the wool sock/boot combo my feet have never been cold or anything but super comfortable. This combo really is like walking on clouds inside a waterproof cocoon. There will be a second review of the boots coming once they hit the snow and muck of Alaska but again these are the best boots I have ever owned and well worth the money. You are in this case buying extreme comfort and quality!

Great boot - short life
May 02, 2011

This boot is suitable for low to medium volume feet with narrower heels and wider forefeet. However the toes box tapers sharply, so people with rounded toes may feel pinched on their pinky toes. Tightens very well over the instep and locks the heel in really well. I used this boot for a combination of backpacking and bushwacking for forestry services. The upper materials are very durable, and survived 4 months of daily bushwacking with minimal damage. Completely waterproof, never leaked after 4 months of intensive bush use. Breathed very well for a goretex boot. Quite supportive midsole initially, let me carry 50 lbs for 10 miles per day for 5 days without overly sore feet at the end of the day. Stood up to extensive bushwacking in rolling rocky hills. However, the midsole wore out too quickly for the price IMHO. Aftter 4 months of use, probably 250-300 miles, the boots no longer felt very cushioned and supportive. The upper also seemed to "shrink", and felt tighter in my toes afterwards. Overall I really liked the boot, but wish Salomon had used a polyurethane-based midsole for longevity. That would have made it a 5 star boot.

YOU WILL LIKE THESE!
March 27, 2011

I have about 25 miles of use on my new boots and am ready to share a few comments about them. I read many reviews on the boots before ordering and was impressed by the high ratings owners gave them. That convinced me they weren't likely to be a disppointment and that I would probably be satisfied, too. I also wanted a stiffer soled boot than the Keen's (Targhee II mid) I was wearing (which I like a lot) for when I attach ice cleats. I can feel the cleats thru the thinner soles of the Targhees whereas I don't with the Salomon's. I also wanted a higher boot for winter activities and got it with this pair. They are overall a stiffer boot, but I'm not disappointed. Walking is very comfortable and as the reviews say, they have out-of-the-box comfort. As you can tell, so far I am very pleased with my purchase. I ordered a 9.5; fit feels true to size; I don't wear heavy socks because my feet don't require them for warmth and there is plenty of room in the toe-box. As others have noted, I did feel the lack of arch support with the factory orthotic, so I bought a pair of Superfeet and the boots do have an improved feel with them. I have both hiked and snowshoed with the boots and haven't had any issues with leakage, but none of these events pushed the limits to give them a difficult test. If they leak, I will return them, like I once had to do for a different product. If you buy waterproof, you deserve waterproof - no excuses. I opted for the grey versus rust/orange color, and am glad I did. The color makes for a nice looking boot.

Intelligent choice
March 03, 2011

Initially, I felt them a little bit rigid. The bridge of the foot and the ankle where the points of contact that acknowledge that feeling. But after a few days, they get more flexible with the use and everything goes as expected. Related with moisture inside, it will never come from the outside. But if you don´t use the appropiated socks you may create an environment inside the boot that the gore tex lining will not be able to evacuate entirelly. Most of all, when on mild weather. In addition to the great sole, wich provides a safe grip, I would say that this boot is highly suitable to a wide range of climate.

Great Pair of Boots!
October 01, 2010

Have had these boots now for about 4 months and have put them through some serious muck. The first week with them I took them on a 17 mile trip in the White Mountains. I traveled through 7-8 inches of mud and never felt wet. They are super comfortable and my feet were never sore when I got to camp. I highly recommend them! I gave the boots fours stars for durability and quality because I have not owned these boots for more than a year. I think that if these boots last a good couple of seasons then the initial investment will have been worth it.

Best boot ever!
August 04, 2010

I have jacked up feet from walking on concrete warehouse floors for 22 years. I am boot rich from trying to find the perfect pair of hiking boots and these are them!!! I bought a second pair in case they change or discontinue the boot.

Best hiking boot ever!
May 02, 2010

I wore these on the Inca trail and I have to say they were perfect. My feet stayed dry in the rain and never got tired. They are very supportive and light weight, exactly what's needed on the trail. The soles are grippy on wet rocks. Highly recommended!