How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

All-terrain grip, stability and protection—the men's Salomon X Ultra 360 GORE-TEX hiking shoes are inspired by their X Ultra hiking heritage. They're ready for wherever you like to explore.
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View the Salomon X Ultra Product LineView all Salomon Men's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Single-pull Lace |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX |
| Upper | Synthetic/textile |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | EnergyCell |
| Outsole | All Terrain Contagrip rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 10 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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This is my second pair, the first lasted a year and did everything I asked of them. I generally wear one pair of shoes exclusively when not at work, so I need something that does everything. I was really impressed with the confidence inspiring grip in all conditions, they also do a good job of keeping feet dry in rain and shallow puddles. I've attached photos of my previous pair to give an idea of wear after a year of hard use. The sole has broken down as you can see, but i put that down to hill walking over sharp rocks and stones. I think for the price they are great quality and also look good. I expect the second pair to last just as well.
So good I re-designed them to accommodate an in the shoe soft cast after breaking my leg. I could trust no other shoe for stability and grip. I cut the speed laces and installed them differently so it would open wide enough. LOVE!
So good I re-designed them to accommodate an in the shoe soft cast after breaking my leg. I could trust no other shoe for stability and grip. I cut the speed laces and installed them differently so it would open wide enough. LOVE!
As I have aged I realize that I need not go cheap on my footwear. Cheap footwear hurts after very quickly, and it wears out so fast that it is not worth it. I am on my feet almost all day and I do a lot of walking for my job. These shoes are perfect for what I do and they are so comfortable. I love the quicklace feature the most. I would have to say at this point I exclusively buy Salomon shoes for my everyday wear and tear. I cannot get enough of Salomon shoes. I know that I am not really using these shoes as they were intended, and I am probably not even the target audience that Salomon is looking for, but I will still be a lifetime customer.
I’ve used these shoes for 11 months now, walks over varied terrain, and have found it difficult to adjust the lacing in order to relieve tightness across the forefoot without the heel area becoming loose. The forefoot seems to be tight and is uncomfortable, the shoes are the same size as previous Salomon trek/trail shoes I have used over the years (a half size bigger than I use with other brands). I’ve never suffered from corms before but have developed them on both my little toes, which I think is a consequence of daily walks using these shoes. It’s a shame as previous Salomon shoes I’ve used have been exemplary.
I have been wearing Salomon shoes for many years. Never been disappointed. This pair is also really good in all factions. Grip, Stability and comfort. The only slight issue I felt was with the built of the shoe itself, they are slightly on the bulkier side compared to its predecessors. Other than that no issues!
Had this pair of x ultra 360 for about 6 weeks now. They are significantly better than the new 4’s but, no where near as good as the old 3’s or even the 2’s which both had softer cushioning on the heels. Please just bring back the old x ultra 3’s and I’d never buy a different shoe again. Not sure if buy the 360’s again because of the lack of cushioning. They did take a few long walks to break in, specially around the foot arch area. The grips are lasting quite well despite a lot of road walking. If the cushioning was softer in the mid sole they would be a strong 4 1/2 out of 5.
I wanted to love these shoes, but the sole is falling apart after only 60 miles on the trail. That’s a week on a Patagonia trip of day hikes. I would look elsewhere.
Love these. Worked all day in the rain, dry socks. Comfortable, lightweight, grippy, and most importantly dry.
I've owned six pairs of the Solomon SpeedCross shoe - even hiking the 500 miles of the Colorado Trail with no blisters in 2021. I decided to upgrade this year for the Tour de Mont Blanc by getting a more waterproof shoe and a slightly more rugged shoe to protect me from the Alpine granite. However, even though the show has those qualities, and looks great, I have been getting hot spots at the base of my big toes and pinky toes. My plan is to try to see if I can break in this pair with a few more hikes or I may have to return to my old faithful: the SpeedCross.


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