Salomon  X Ultra 360 GORE-TEX Hiking Shoes - Men's

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.

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.

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.

I discovered Solomon shoes by chance when walking across Northern Spain on a 500 mile walk a few years ago. On the first day of walking the trail, my shoes (also a big name brand, I had been training in for a few weeks suddenly failed) I was able to field repair them to wear until I reached the nearest city. I found a store that sold Solomons and they felt comfortable and were really solid straight out of the box (I still had nearly a month of walking and approximately 400 more miles to go) I purchased them and it was a really good decision...they performed great and I had no complaints about the shoe for that journey. My girlfriend and I have grown to choose and recommend Solomons on our other long walks and have really appreciated what we like about the shoes that we have used. So what are the things we like about Solomons?... starting with a very stable and what I feel is a normal sole (not overdone and way too wide "platform-ish" like another popular big brand) the toe box (and a half sized up) helps with toe and foot swelling over long days of walking. The tread is great for walking over different terrain (gravel, asphalt, concrete and of course pebbles and rocks). We also have noticed small rocks don't usually get stuck in the treads (the shoes I mentioned at the start of this review that had failed were always getting small and large rocks stuck in the tread) We use Solomon styles with gore-tex for hiking. So....overall we really both think Solomons are great for long hiking and everyday usage.

I bought the X Ultra 360 GTX as a lighter alternative to heavy boots for the Fall, Winter, and Spring in Canada. They are the perfect solution for city life—they handle snow and rain perfectly while keeping my feet dry. They feel firm, offer great traction on slippery surfaces, and are comfortable for long walks without looking like a bulky hiking boot. Fit Tip: These run true to size, though they have a nice, snug feel that provides great stability. Highly recommend if you're tired of clunky boots but still need serious weather protection!

I have used and loved Salomon shoes for years. I have had 3 other pairs in the same size (XA Pro 3D, X-Ultra and X-ultra 4) so when I saw these on special (No returns!!), I broke my rule of never buying a shoe without trying it on. But they have messed with the sizing. These are too tight across the forefoot causing pressure and pain, making them unwearable. So disappointed! After a decade of loving Salomon it is time to look elsewhere.

These are my third replacements for supercross gtx which all leaked so I decided to give up and trues some walking shoes. I have had speedcross and supercross from Salomon before (for trail running) and took a UK 10 but for these the 10 is too big. Blisters on first use which is somethiing I have not had from Salomon before. They are a wise shoe. No idea of water resistance yet as it has’t rained for several weeks.

Overall, I think this is a good product. But it didn't work out well for me. I liked the grip and protection. The sole and shank provided good protection while hiking in rocky terrain. What bothered me was the lack of padding on the top of my foot and the lacing system which combined to cause pain on top of my foot. I could loosen the lace to provide comfort, but then the shoe would be loose in the heal.

Ive worn variations of this shoe for over a decade and i keep coming back for more. I use them mostly for trail hiking in western mountains. They are a bit narrower than other light trail hikers and fit my feet snugly, giving me a better feel for the trail in a really comfortable way. I keep my older ones around for everyday use. Wish all my shoes had the fast and easy on/off lace system