Salomon Men’s QUEST ELEMENT GORE-TEX Leather Hiking Boot

12 reviews for Salomon Men’s QUEST ELEMENT GORE-TEX Leather Hiking Boot

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   Steven – 9 January 2025

   Comfortable
   They fit true to size, and seem durable. I haven’t had a chance to put them through the ringer yet but have done lots of standing for hours in them and some walking. I have flat feet and they didn’t hurt *too* bad after. Tread and grip seem to be pretty decent on uneven and loose terrain.The ankle support style they have going is odd, they grip your ankles pretty firmly. I’m assuming over time it kind of stretches or loosens, but for now it is a bit uncomfortable.Breathability seems ok. I’m in Arizona but got these just as the triple digit weather ended, but I haven’t felt like my feet were swimming. However the goretex is obvious as my feet were noticeably warm.Tldr, grippy, kinda warm, ankle support is incredibly smug, objectively breathable, also kind of funny color combo

2. 

   Josiah Fowler – 9 January 2025

   Hiking boots
   A little big on fit. Not bad thought at all if you wear warm winter socks! The Gore Tex waterproofing and insulator, are as always, on point. No water leaks in snow or creek. Feet stayed warm, but not hot or sweaty. Perfect. They are by far the lightest hiking boots I’ve ever worn, and comfortable is an understatement! Definitely have recommended Solomon brand to family and friends. Great boots, and not as expensive as other “top shelf” winter hiking boots!

3. 

   Blaze P – 9 January 2025

   Most comfortable hiking boots on the planet
   I bought these for pronghorn hunting because I wanted something lighter and cooler than my insulated/waterproof hunting/hiking boots. I am so impressed with them. The toe box is wide which I prefer in as many of my shoes as I can. It feels odd at first because we’ve all learned that a boot is supposed to be tight on your hole foot. After a trial hike I realized that my heal was held firmly and my toes weren’t cramped. After 2 weekends of hunting various terrain including rocky prairie and climbing up and down steep canyons I didn’t have any hot spots, or blisters and my feet didn’t hurt at the end of the day. Top notch.

4. 

   Greg W. – 9 January 2025

   Very durable,comfortable, and well made
   I’ve had these for over a month now. These are worn daily at work as an arborist. They still look new. I can’t attest to tge waterproof aspect yet,but gore tex should be good. I’ll probably get another pair to replace these as I like them alot. Great traction on hilly terrain. They also are sort of hard on the sides which helps protect from jagged rocks on branches while walking. They’re also very light,so they don’t weigh you down. I definitely recommend these.

5. 

   John – 9 January 2025

   Amazing boot with that perfect Salomon fit
   So, earlier this year I purchased some Salomon shoes (Speedcross 5s) and wow, were they comfortable. So I decided to take a chance on their hiking boots for more serious hikes, and I ordered these in the same size that fit in the Speedcrosses. You never know how things are going to fit until you try them on, so it was a bit of a chance. These being serious hiking boots, I needed them to have extra room in the toe area to accommodate thicker socks–and that area of the boot was indeed larger in the same size. More importantly, I could actually put on some incredibly thick socks and the lacing system would let the boot expand to fit them perfectly. In a word–could not be happier with the fit.I also really feel the ankle support up and down the boot, and if you’re the kind of stumbling klutz I am after 6 hours on the trail, this is greatly appreciated. Solid ankle support has saved me multiple times from tears and sprains that I could ill afford on long hikes.Durability–I can’t tell yet. Will update in a year or so if I remember.So yes, 5 stars, and they look good too!

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   Andres Rodriguez, Sr. – 9 January 2025

   Zero cushion
   Terrible shoe. Absolutely zero cushioning in the insole. Outsole is completely unforgiving. Tried multiple insoles (gel, heel, foam, air pillow). Feet ache every time I wear them. Feels like wearing boots made of wood. Makes heels hurt for hours.

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   Nat Hallmark – 9 January 2025

   Great boots overall! Could be more durable.
   I gave these boots five stars in spite of my criticism for their durability, because I’m not sure if any other boot would last this long. For context, I do boxing exercise in the morning, am on my feet all day for my job, frequently run five miles at the park, and also exercise at night. I have been wearing only these shoes for all of these activities. They also get soaked with sweat so every morning and night I have to use a boot dryer. I initially started using hiking boots for all my exercise, including running, because my coach said it would help relieve my knee pain, which it did. Unfortunately I am beating the absolutely crap out of these shoes, and after writing all this down, realize that it’s a miracle they survived this long! 😂Also you can see where I used waxed thread for sewing leather to repair where the shoes have started coming apart. Same on the other boot. Also, worth noting I had this happen on my previous pair of Salomon boots that I used when I was at the Postal Service where I walked around all day (but didn’t run or do exercise in them). That pair lasted significantly longer but ended up tearing in the exact same spots. However, the soles of the current pair still have a lot of life in them which is why I’ve repaired them.

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   JHA – 9 January 2025

   9 meses desde que las compre, las uso todos los días muy cómodas, no les entraba el agua a pesar de que el nivel en ocasiones era por encima del tobillo, muy recomendables

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   Arturo r. – 9 January 2025

   Suuuuuuper cómodas, agarran perfectamente los tobillos y son muy ligeras, hasta mi novia se mando comprar unas, recomendadas, el número viene exacto

10. 

    Darwin Rico Zamora – 9 January 2025

    Excelente producto y servicio! Me salió más baratas que en la página oficial de la marca

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    Pl – 9 January 2025

    Bon support, très léger et agréable à porter durant la journée. Très impressionné par son côté “waterproof”.Bonne adhérence sur différents terrain.

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    Carol G. – 9 January 2025

    These boots felt comfortable right out of the box, I hike with my dog in the forest almost every morning in Northern Ontario and they have held up great, no seam splitting or rubber delaminating. Great tread, ankle support and so far are water resistant (2 months old) There is a trick when unlacing them; the middle metal guide holds the laces as tight as you want but won’t let go, you have to pull them down to stretch it and then they come out perfectly.I have bought a lot of hiking boots in my 65 years these are about the best.