2024 the best hiking shoes for men review
Price: $109.03
(as of Dec 06, 2024 11:55:07 UTC - Details)
Inspired by the best-selling X ULTRA Family, this hiking shoe is the go-to option for outdoor enthusiasts. The X ULTRA PIONEER CLIMASALOMON WATERPROOF is packed with all the technology you need, including waterproof protection. Yet versatile enough to adapt your daily life.
Product Dimensions : 14 x 10 x 5 inches; 13.76 ounces
Item model number : L41670800026
Department : mens
Date First Available : May 12, 2021
Manufacturer : Salomon
ASIN : B094R3PQ58
Reviewer: DeMag
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quest for a Durable, Waterproof, Trail Shoe with Good Traction
Review: Walking the dog daily through dewy grass, puddles, and the occasional slippery crossing of shallow streams without ending up experiencing wet toes is my quest. I have purchased enough "waterproof" shoes that I realize water soundness does not last forever; however, I do expect at least a year of moderate use and dry feet to consider the shoes "waterproof" (i.e. I will gladly purchase a new pair of shoes yearly to guarantee dry feet). I am a big supporter of Merrel shoes overall, with the Men's Moeb II being very water tight, but I have experienced severe issues with poor traction on round rocks especially when shoe bottoms or rocks are wet. When my Merrels wore out, I recently tried a pair of Columbia Redmond V2 Mid Waterproof which was initially waterproof and had improved traction on slippery rocks; however, after only 3 months of very moderate use I experienced significant issues with wet feet just walking through dewy grass. They offered me merchandise credit if I return them, which I will do at my shipping cost. I researched other brands and found these Salomon shoes with decent reviews and aggressive looking traction. I normally buy a 11 wide, but there were no wide options so I tried the 11 but had to exchange for a 11.5 due to pinching just behind my toes. These fit a little tight on one foot but since the insole could be removed to free up room as a last resort, I decided to keep them and hope they wear-in. After only one use, my foot felt comfortable walking and within a few days they were a perfect fit. The attached picture shows shoes in a shallow stream with toecaps submerged but not coming over the bootie. No water penetration and even the outer material didn't seem to saturate with water like the Columbia shoes did. The wet traction was noticeably improved over previous brands I have tried but of course slippery rocks remain slippery. The aggressive traction is very good on hilly trails with loose rocks/pebbles. Also noteworthy, I purchased "used like-new" for a significant savings which I try to do whenever I can to reduce costs (depending on the product and potential for it being resold with a flaw not identified in the prior-return process). With only a short amount of usage so far, these shoes check all the boxes for me, and if nothing changes, I will certainly plan to repurchase when the need arises.
Reviewer: Christian Medina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great shoes
Review: Very comfortable, not heavy but feel solid.
Reviewer: Mark P
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Smallish toe box
Review: Good looking shoe. Nice durable laces and full gusseted tounge. Great support too.Got these and wore around locally for a few days.Today I wore to work and walked 7 miles.Toe box is a little tight and had to clip a toe nail because it was rubbing.After today's 7 miles, toe box has loosened and feeling more comfortable.I will write again when I get to the waterproof testingUpdate: I have over 100 miles on these in 2 weeks. Replaced the insole but couldn't wear a heavy sock.Toe box is still tight and hurt my toes.Sending these back SADLY
Reviewer: Ernest J.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comfort and fitâ¦
Review: Without question, my X Ultraâs are the best comfort and fit for my slightly narrower than average foot size. They are my everyday shoe no matter what is one my schedule from yardwork to the gym to trail hiking. Excellent stability and traction. No issues with durability. Also, nice with a pair of jeans for a night outâ¦
Reviewer: MJF
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comfortable
Review: I like this brand. They fit well and are comfortable. I have a tendency to wreck shoe in a month or two because most shoes slide on the back of my foot. I went down a size which helped but didnât fix it completely. I tried heel cups and that didnât work. When I feel that Iâm tearing shoes up, I use Duct Tape as a solution and it works. I havenât had that issue with these and hopefully I wonât. They have great traction even on wet surfaces.
Reviewer: John Phelps
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unbelievably durable!
Review: I like a pair of everything shoes. These fit the bill! I use them daily for my occupation as a handyman. After six months, they have not pulled a single stitch or had any delamination of the soles. This is the first pair of shoes I have had in over 10 years that when the laces broke I didn't just go buy another pair of shoes. Yes, most of them are that bad. I've worn Merrill, Keen, Red Wing, Chippewa, you name it. The soles are actually wearing out before the shoe falls apart! Yes, they are a bit narrow. I always throw out the factory insoles no matter the brand. Aftermarket insoles are always worth it. Every time I strap these shoes on, I get Happy Feet.
Reviewer: Alexander
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good quality
Review: I got these shoes which ended up been a great option for my hikes, confortable and lights
Reviewer: David Albert
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Shoes a Bit Narrow
Review: These are incredible shoes for the price. They are a decent weight for trail hiking shoes, the waterproofing has been put to the test on multiple occasions and worked wonderfully, the tread almost looks like car tire tread so you don't have to worry about slips or falls, and the inners are very comfortable. The only major downside I've seen is if you have wider feet. These do fit true to size length wise, but aren't great for wider feet. You'll have to size up half a size to make them comfortable width wise and deal with the extended toe box. If that isn't an issue for you these are an absolute must add to your footwear rotation.
Reviewer: Shaggy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It took a little while for the right shoe to feel comfortable, but that's not the shoe's problem. I had broken my baby toe a while ago, and it took some time for the shoe to stretch to fit comfortably. But now they are great. Good traction & wear. I run about 5 - 10k a day, and they still look and feel perfect, after several months.
Reviewer: Huang
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: feel sturdy and well made.
Reviewer: louis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Câest ma 2 ie pair , ils sont confortables
Reviewer: MICHEL DUGAS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good qualité prise work good
Reviewer: Sebastian
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I bough 8.5 but it fits very narrow so I would probably size up half a size for perfect fit, but the waterproof is excellent
Customers say
Customers like the comfort and look of the shoes. They mention they sit comfortably on the top of their feet, provide support without feeling too thick, and help improve posture. Some are also satisfied with the traction, support, and hiking shoe quality. However, some customers differ on the durability, fit, and waterproofing.
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