7 Best Salomon Hiking Boots in 2022

Here you go: The X Ultra 4 Mid GTX is the epitome of sheer magnificence in virtually every area imaginable!

The amount of traction we got out of its Contagrip outsole was simply off the charts. Nothing the trail threw our way made us lose our footing. The X Ultra 4 Mid GTX’s adhesive performance was particularly impressive on muddy terrain and mossy roots.

Stream-crossing was quite enjoyable in the X Ultra 4 Mid GTX. Granted, we made sure to keep to the shallowest part of the stream, avoiding the water to flood in our feet via the shoe’s mid-top shaft. But anyway, we took our time during the test (we even stood for minutes in about three inches of water), and we found not a single trace of moisture inside!

All that jaw-dropping greatness in the performance area is not without mesmerizing comfort to match. Indeed, the Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX gave us pampered feet with its plush lining. Its impressive breathability and lightness (the boot is only 850 g a pair) also played a big role in keeping our tootsies comfy for hours!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab the X Ultra 4 Mid GTX and show the outdoors no mercy!

Can you go faster than ever? In a Salomon boot? Yes, and yes, with the OUTline Mid GTX!

At 420 g men’s and 350 g women’s, the OUTline Mid GTX is a light-yet-supportive must-buy. This extraordinary attribute of the boot allowed us to bolt across obstacles with cunning speed.

That said, it wasn’t just lightness that converted us into real speedsters while in this shoe. No, we were gliding on trails thanks to its spot-on underfoot flexibility and moderately rockered forefoot zone.

But what is a speedy hike without slip resistance? Thankfully, we had tons of friction in the OUTline Mid GTX during our testing. Its Contagrip outsole proved to be our best ally over rocky tracks, muddy paths, and grassy hills.

We needed no break-in period with the Salomon OUTline Mid GTX. The moment we put our pairs on, we were greeted with amazing plushness all over. No one from our group got blisters throughout our adventures. Oh, but you have to experience its Achilles heel rest—it’s so soft and comfy!

On the waterproofing front, the OUTline Mid GTX didn’t disappoint, either. This Salomon hiker deflected moisture without fail. We give its gusseted tongue extra credit for allowing us to play around in some three-inch water without getting our feet drenched!

Yes, it’s THAT good. If speeding up is your thing, you got to try the OUTline Mid GTX ASAP!

Got some dough to burn? Then splurge on the Quest 4D 3 GTX and be a total champ on the trail!

Grip-wise, you get what you pay for in the Quest 4D 3 GTX. Its proprietary outsole, Contagrip, empowered our every step with high amounts of stickiness. Muddy tracks, wet inclines, even icy surfaces—we conquered them all with the boot’s amazing surface traction!

Another thing that smote us about the Quest 4D 3 GTX was the way it handled extra-rocky terrain. We didn’t need to mind our balance at all. We were left singly focused on the path ahead, heavy pack in tow, and never once lost our footing.

And the Quest 4D 3 GTX’s level of comfort? Mighty generous! This is definitely one of the areas where you’ll be compelled to say, “Wow, this Salomon boot really gives a lot of bang for my buck!”

This premium hiker also lives up to its name (at least the GTX part). Yes, the Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX didn’t give us a headache while crossing this not-so-raging stream. We got through it (several times) with nary a drop winding up on our fresh and pampered feet!

At $230, the Salomon Quest 4 GTX is reasonably priced. It is durable, comfy, and grippy. With its waterproof protection, your feet will stay protected even on wet hiking sessions.

A sporty entry into our lightest bunch, this Salomon boot has the tenacity to match its barely-there construction. While it does not have a smudge-free resumé because of its lacing system and narrowness, the boot’s blend of capabilities makes it a formidable ally on the trail, especially for the fleetfooted hikers.

We dare say this: The X Ultra Mid Winter CS WP is unbeatable in the realm of cold-season hiking!

Armed with Thinsulate at 200 grams, this Salomon hiker is a real charmer in the snow. Our feet stayed toasty in our trip’s entirety—a trip that lasted for at least 3 hours at no colder than 5°F.

The X Ultra Mid Winter CS WP is comfy by default, whether or not coldness is in full swing. While there’s no question as to the plushness of its padded confines, it was the soft-but-supportive footbed that stole the show for us!

As for traction, there’s a lot of great things to say about the Salomon X Ultra Mid Winter CS WP. That said, we want to highlight its performance on icy terrain and packed snow. None of us slipped in the boot, and so we avoided shame and embarrassment completely!

After our rigorous tests were over, negotiating frigid trails and whatnot, we discovered not a single scratch on the X Ultra Mid Winter CS WP. Its Contagrip outsole also didn’t sustain any major dents.

So, if you want to last and thrive in the cold in something that lasts, don’t hesitate to get the X Ultra Mid Winter CS WP ASAP!

Out of all the 20-something Salomon hiking boots we’ve tested, we got a clear winner when it comes to budget-friendliness and performance—the X Ultra 3 Mid Aero!

With its 130-dollar MSRP, the X Ultra 3 Mid Aero is a godsend. You wouldn’t know how affordable it is just by looking at it, really. We know because it fooled us, too. That said, we’ve no complaints!

From the off, the X Ultra 3 Mid Aero felt quite cozy. We usually break in boots of this type for hours across several days, but this one is an exception. Props to its dreamy collar—its comfy padding enchanted us and didn’t give us that rubbing feeling at all.

Speaking of its amazing collar, the X Ultra 3 Mid Aero gave us the ankle support we needed. There’s enough flex to it, too, so we weren’t deprived of lower-leg mobility, either.

And at last, we brag about the X Ultra 3 Mid Aero’s oh-so-sticky Contagrip outsole. Its aggressive lugs granted us safe passage across slippery soil (think mud), and slipping on wet inclines didn’t occur.

Yes, we consider the X Ultra 3 Mid Aero the ace up our sleeve as far as limited budget is concerned. Grab it now!