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Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

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Light and versatile, the Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX hiking boots supply stability and support for fast-paced adventures over long distances.

Synthetic leather and nylon uppers offer flexibility, breathability and lightweight comfort; mud guards and rubber toe caps protect uppers from abuse
Seam-sealed Gore-Tex® liners offer excellent protection from water yet allow moisture vapor to escape, keeping feet from overheating
Wicking polyester linings absorb and disperse excess moisture for comfort
Padded, gusseted tongues relieve lace pressure while keeping trail debris and moisture out
AutoFIT memory foam at heels wraps ankles and feet for a secure, personalized fit
Removable Ortholite® footbeds add shock absorption; antimicrobial treatment deters odors
Molded EVA midsoles absorb shock to supply lasting comfort and support
3D Advanced Chassis™ thermoplastic urethane plates 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

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Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's

4.2

(based on 19 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (17)
Ankle support (14)
No break-in (14)
Great traction (13)
Arch support (11)

Cons

Poor traction (3)

Best Uses

Day hiking (16)
Light loads (12)
Wet / rain (10)
Everyday (8)
Harsh terrain (8)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  89%
  (17 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  88%
  (7 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Arch Type:
- High arch (6), Low arch (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (9), Avid adventurer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)

Reviewed by 19 customers

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Apr

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Boot

By Trail Dog

from Renton, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I have a narrow foot and normally cannot get a snug fit around the toe area. In the past (before Salomon) I have had to wear expedition socks to solve this problem.

I now have 3 styles of Salomon hiking boots and 2 trail runners. All of them allow me to snug up the toe area wearing hiking socks.

The 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots are the most secure feeling boots I have ever tried. I hiked 12 miles the first day I had them with no discomfort.

I am certainly no expert outdoorsman but I think these boots are great and am going to buy a second pair. I love them!

Aug

2010

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

light and comfortable not really durable

By mikaels19

from colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
No Break-in

Cons

Not Durable/ Wears Easily
Poor Traction

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

i have had these boots since last fall. i have used them for hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, and occasionally to school when it was snowy. they are very comfortable and don't need to be broken in. they aren't waterproof but they resist a mild amount of water. if you are snowshoeing or hiking in deep snow with gaiters they will let in water. should keep out a short light rain. traction isn't great in wet or slick conditions. they are great for short to extended hikes because they are light and comfortable. if you need lots of support they are probably too light for you. soles are starting to break down. i have used them pretty heavily but its been less than a year.

Apr

2010

(4 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Lovely but delicate

By amsweet

from Saltair, Vancouver Island, Canada

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Water Resistant

Cons

Not Durable/ Wears Easily
Poor Traction

Best Uses

Everyday
Light Loads

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I bought last years model end of Nov 2009,
Fell apart within 5 months.
Cracks and splits in the man made uppers where my toe articulated....
The sole delaminated from the midsole, which gave me the evidence to return em.

Loved the comfort, but they were slick on wet stone or logs.

I am turned off of the manmade uppers, and will go back to the full grain leather, thinking Irish Setter 878's which I can polish and love.

Aug

2010

(3 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Light, but not quite right for me.

By climbonice

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Great Traction
No Break-in
Water Resistant

Cons

Difficult Laces

Best Uses

Harsh Terrain
Light Loads
Wet Conditions

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I bought these this Spring after seeing how light they were, they are over ten ounces less than my Asolo FSN 95 boots. I was also hoping the last (fit) was similar to my Salomon trail runners. Unfortunately this was not the case.

The two main issues I have with these boots are:

1) The laces pinch at the second row from the top which caused my skin to become raw on both ankles. The tongue needs more padding at this location.

2) The top of the toe box rubbed against the top of my foot. I am thinking this might have been only a manufacturing defect since it was much worse on foot, it's hard to say for sure.

I wrote this review mainly for anyone who uses Salomon trail runners. The boot almost looks like a hight top XA Pro 3D, but it's not. I bought these boots for when I need to travel on snow fields and glaciers with crampons. I've worn lightweight crampons on the XA Pro's, but that's a bit of a stretch! If they lowered the ankle cuff a bit and added fast lace this boot would be nearly perfect for light weight travel on any terrain.

I guess my search continues...

Sep

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

So far So good

By superhak31

from Burbank, Ca.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Harsh Terrain
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

So far i love these boots. No break in. Did a Mt. San Antonio(Baldy) hike. 11 miles-ish. No problem. I normally wear an 11 mens, but with hiking socks and liners i ended up with a size 12. Great so far!!!

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for long day hikes and overnights

By philochs76

from rutherford, nj

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
No Break-in
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Light Loads
Wet Conditions

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

Just hiked with these on a typical Northeastern trail - rocky and muddy with moderate elevation gain. Like all Salomons, they're comfortable right out of the box and require little to no break-in. They are incredibly light and almost feel like high-top trail runners. They are technically classified as backpacking boots, but the cushioning and structural support really make them better for day hiking and light backpacking. If you're looking to spend two weeks out west, get the Salomon 4D (I have those too - sturdier, better cushioning, but total overkill for a day hike or summer overnight trip). Traction was good, I need to test it in winter to get a better sense though. I stood submerged to the (lower part of my) ankle in a river and no water got through. The gore-tex does make them less breathable, but that's the price you pay for gore-tex.
My only complaint is the color (black). If you're hiking in the sun, they absorb a lot of heat. Otherwise, I can't think of a way to improve these.

Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lightweight, waterproof and comfortable

By bp01

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Everyday
Wet Conditions

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

I bought these intending on using them solely for those its-wet-but-im-still-going-hiking sort of days. Turns out, they were so comfortable and warm that I'm wearing them any time the weather even suggests that it's going to be unfriendly.

I've been wearing them all winter now and i just stomp through puddles without regard knowing that my toes will be warm and my socks stay dry.

Additionally, i rolled my ankle six months ago and haven't had *any* trouble and havent even thought twice about it since I've been wearing these boots.

I'm very agile, so I don't end up kicking rocks or beating them up too hard. But on the whole i have had no durability issues.

This is the only pair of shoes I've ever considered buying a second pair after wearing them for a week. Highly highly recommend them. Not to mention, the black/yellow looks darn good.

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

finally! a boot for every occassion

By Z.O.

from south lake tahoe

About Me Environmentalist

See all my reviews

Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
Sturdy/Durable
Warm
Water Resistant
Weight

Cons

Best Uses

Cold Weather
Day Hiking
Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

these boots are the single greatest pair of shoes i own. weight is a big factor in hiking and being able to reduce it right at the foot by about 66% is significant. (these weigh a pound, and my lowas weigh almost 3)i have tromped these boots through mud, snow, creeks, bouldering, long and short hikes and i now wear them almost every day. the traction, support, comfort, waterproofness and durability have been great.i have a wide foot and it took me two days of break in, and the addition of my superfeet insoles to make these perfect for me. also have to mention that lacing up the boot has a lot to do with the comfort you will experience. all in all, worth the effort and expense[...]

Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great fit out of the box

By Birkiebob

from Hilly SW Wisc.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Very light
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking
Wet Conditions

Comments about Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boots - Men's:

Salomon boots are just the perfect fit for me. I've worn Salomon cross country ski boots for years and also have a pair of Exit Peak low lightweights. They all fit perfect like a glove right out of the box. I was a little concerned about how light these Fastpackers were(my wife wondered if there were actually boots IN the box when it arrived), but they have a very strong chassis and solid mid and outsole so I can't feel any rocks or other objects through the soles. But the insole is still very supportive and comfortable. I'll be using these to climb Hallett Peak in the Rockies this summer, but wouldn't hesitate to take them up Long's if I was going to do that again. It may take me a little while to get used to the black color as it is very predominant, but I'm more into function over fashion so I'm not concerned.