SalomonMen's X Ultra 4 Gore tex Hiking Shoes

I usually buy size12 which my first pair of these were and were small. The second pair I bought was 12.5 and fit perfectly. Now after 2 years, this is my third pair of size 12.5 Salomon X ultra 4’s and I love them.

Salomon X Ultra 4 Hiking Shoes for Men, Quiet Shade/Black/Quiet Shade, Size 10First off, if you haven’t been to BSA Raven's Knob in North Carolina, it’s an absolutely stunning camp! Our son, who’s a Polish Boy Scout, recently returned from a two-week Jamboree there, and we had the chance to visit during the halfway point. Naturally, I took plenty of photos to capture the experience.1. Leg Day, Every Day: The camp is set in a gully, which means getting anywhere involves a trek downhill, across flat ground, and then uphill again—whether you're heading to meals, parades, or the pond. It’s a workout just getting around!2. Built to Last: Our son is tough on his gear—he treats his shoes like a rental car. But these held up flawlessly, proving just how durable they are.3. Water-Resistant: These shoes kept his feet dry, even when wading through puddles. They're water-resistant up to the ankle, which is a lifesaver in wet conditions.4. Easy to Clean: After a day of roughing it, a quick wash with light soap and water, followed by drying in the sun, had these shoes looking good as new.5. Comfortable Fit: Make sure you get your feet measured before buying. The comfort level is top-notch, but the right fit is essential.6. All-Around Durability: These shoes aren’t just tough; they’re built to withstand anything your adventures throw at them.

I went through 3 pairs of the x Ultra 3 in somewhere north of 2k backpacking miles. I really like the 3s and hesitated to get the 4s.I’ve put in about 120 backpacking miles on the 4s, and so far they are worthwhile update.The good:While they are just a bit lighter than the 3s on paper, they feel much lighter on the foot. The upper material is much meshier than the 3s, bringing the feel closer to trail runners than robust hiking shoes.I have terrible ankles. While I felt like the 3s had very good stability, the 4s are even more stable. The outside upper edge of the sole seems flare out ever so slightly making it more difficult to roll an ankle. Also, maybe it’s just my fit, but the shoe hugs the cradle below the ankle nicely. Just a bit more support.Same great lacing system. Grip is outstanding.The not so good: As noted by another review, they do seem to run a little wide. I have to really cinch down on the laces, causing the upper tongue region to bunch up. It hasn’t caused me discomfort but I do find myself needing to adjust after a quarter mile or so, then they are fine for the duration.Another reviewer mentioned their ankle sat too low in the shoe and I can see why. It took a couple hikes for my ankle to get used to the fit but if my ankle sat any lower, it would be an issue.Overall, I’m happy with them. I give them a 4.5.EDIT: Just got back from a 350-mile thruhike with this same pair. After running through a pair (which as easily 700 backpacking miles), I still endorse them. I stand by my original review but can now confidently say that they are as durable as the 3s. The soles took a beating and held up until the tread was very low. There was some significant wear where cinching occurred, this may have been a problem if they were the GTX version and I was expecting them to be waterproof. I rolled my ankle far less in these than any other hiking shoes I've owned.These will be my go-to for the foreseeable future.

I did a 30 mile hike thru the Mojave desert on rough terrain. A lot of volcanic rock and loose mine tailings. I had broken the shoes in for a month prior to the trip. By the end of the trip, my feet were minimally sore in the toe box area since so much of the hiking was on inclines and declined where you’re sliding forward or aft in the shoes. Traction was excellent on rock scrambled and sliding down slopes Od loose gravel and rock.The quick lace system is probably not that quick to use, roll up and put into the lace garages. However they are better than regular laces for keeping them from getting hung up on things or coming loose.After the trip, I was surprised to see the tread looked to be in great condition still.

Very good lightweight hiking shoe. Excellent grip, solid support.

I purchased these shoes after wearing out my Salomon X Ultra 3 hiking shoes after five years of heavy use. I did a lot of hiking and long distance rucking in the X Ultra 3s and I found them to perform better than any other hiking or trail-running shoe that I have owned. With other brands (some more expensive than Salomon) I have incurred serious blisters on my feet during long distance (50 miles or longer) rucks even after taking extensive precautions to prevent blistering. I wanted another pair of the same shoes, but after months of scouring the internet and numerous stores, I was unable to find a pair in my size other than the Gore-Tex models (which are waterproof but also trap moisture inside the shoe which can be conducive to blistering). I finally purchased the X Ultra 4s after looking at and reviewing several other models, and I am very glad that I went with these! They have all the features of the X Ultra 3, they are more aesthetically pleasing, and they are even more comfortable to wear (which I didn’t think was possible!) These shoes are extremely durable, comfortable, offer great support, and will save your feet if you do any long distance hiking!