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Salomon Explorer GTX Hiking Boots - Men's
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Salomon Explorer GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

Item # 763465

$155.00

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Waterproof Salomon Explorer GTX hikers lighten your load without sacrificing protection or traction.

  • Long-lasting split suede leather and nylon uppers offer flexibility, breathability and lightweight comfort
  • Seam-sealed Gore-Tex® liners offer excellent protection from water yet allow moisture vapor to escape, keeping feet from overheating
  • Padded, gusseted tongues relieve lace pressure while keeping trail debris and moisture out
  • Rubber toe caps protect toes and uppers from bumps and abrasion
  • Self-locking eyelets help keep laces from slipping as the miles tick by; heel loops assist with entry
  • Wicking polyester linings absorb and disperse excess moisture for comfort
  • AutoFIT memory foam at heels wraps ankles and feet for a secure, customized fit
  • Removable Ortholite® footbeds add shock absorption; antimicrobial treatment deters odors
  • Dual-density EVA midsoles absorb shock to supply lasting comfort and support
  • 2D Advanced Chassis™ midsole supports help control twisting on uneven ground and protect feet from sharp stones
  • Solid traction from Contagrip® rubber outsoles keeps you moving across rough surfaces, both wet and dry

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: Salomon products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 763465

Salomon Explorer GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleBackpacking
CutHigh
WaterproofYes
UpperSuede leather/nylon
LiningWaterproof breathable membrane/polyester
MidsoleDual-density EVA
SupportThermoplastic urethane
OutsoleRubber
Average weight2 lbs. 10 oz.
Average weight - metric1.19 kilograms
GenderMen's

Salomon Explorer GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Sep

26

2008

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Lightweight boot with high ankle support

By NoCal Kirt

from San Jose, CA

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Lightweight
  • Waterproof

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hikes
    • Light backbacking
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Salomon Explorer GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

    This is the corvette ship of hiking boots: fast and lightly "armored." If you look at all of the boots that REI carries, this is the lightest model that offers good ankle support, rising a full inch above many heavier models and way above most boots in the hiking category. Salomon managed this by placing split-grain suede leather only where it's needed for stiffness, around the bottom of the boot and up the back of the ankle. The remainder on the foot top is fabric, which gives less protection, but not much is needed there. The toe is protected from scuffs by a rubber bumper. The sole is also light. On rough ground, I can feel rocks through the sole. Because of the thinness of the upper as compared to full-grain leather, this gives less support than I'd want for backpacking with a heavy load. REI lists it as a backpacking boot, but personally, I say it fits better in the hiking category.I've worn these backpacking up to Little Yosemite Valley, then on up Half Dome. The traction was great, except for going down the cables where the granite probably has a layer of grime from thousands of hikers' boots.I've also worn these for several days in the desert. Due to the Gore-Tex lining, they are waterproof, but the don't breathe rapidly enough to keep my feet from getting sweaty. All Gore-Tex boots that I've owned have been like this.Footwear experts [...] said that the average man has a D width foot. Mine are narrower at C width, so they suggested the Salomons (the Vasque Sundowner and La Sportiva Trango are also good for narrower feet). These fit like a glove, so I returned my Asolo Flame boots, which were too wide [...]

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    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Sep

    22

    2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    light but strong

    By NickSeattle

    from Seattle

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Non-slip sole
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry
      • Cold weather
      • Day hikes
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Salomon Explorer GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

      This boot has a snug fit and great arch support. There was no break-in time; it was remarkably comfortable from day one, and still is 6 months later. I've taken these boots in snow and on rock and in mud. Easy to clean; let the mud dry and it just brushes off. Waterproof - you can walk through shallow streams and not get soaked unless it tops the boot level. One caution I'd give is that this boot's sole is not super-stiff, which means that if you're doing a couple of days on sharp scree, you'll probably want a more heavy-duty boot. Also, should you get it wet on the inside, this boot is slow to dry. Once I fell into a stream and they got soaked on the inside. I had to hike out 7 miles with squishy wet feet, but got NO blisters! I think it's because of the unusually snug and comfy fit.

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      • Width:
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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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