How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

Built for comfort, these Salomon hiking boots are ready to tackle any trail. GORE-TEX membranes keep your feet dry come rain or shine. And activeCHASSIS™ tech gives you stability on rugged terrain.
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View all Salomon Women's Day Hiking Boots| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Single-pull Lace |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX membrane |
| Upper | Synthetic/abrasion-resistant TPU material |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | optiFOAM |
| Support | activeCHASSIS™ |
| Outsole | All Terrain Contagrip® |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 8.4 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
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I love my trail running genesis, but had a recent sprained ankle as I headed to hike the TMB. My orthopedist & PT told me I had to wear a hiking boot and brace if I was going to continue with my plan to hike the TMB. Thankfully just days before our trip, the Salomon Genesis Mid Hiking Boot came out and I demoed them in addition to 3 other hiking boots. I went with the Salomon Genesis as it was the most comfortable for me out of the box. I hiked 10 days with a 15 lb load and had no issues with my ankle though I was admittedly more cautious than I typically would be on a trek. I did not have issues with blisters which I was worried about because the temperatures were high and boots were Gore-Tex. If you like the Genesis trail runners and are looking for a bit more ankle support/stability, I recommend these hiking boots.
After 30 km of mountain hiking, these boots are really comfortable with zero blisters, and they offer excellent grip on wet rocks. The only minor drawback is a slight strange noise on flat, hard trails, but that doesn't take away from their overall great performance.
Two outings so far just to wear them in. Max 12 km. Instantly comfortable, good support, no issues with rocky ground. Felt a bit warm. Will go for thinner socks next time. Enjoying the lack of traditional laces so far. Looking forward to a true hike
These are great looking shoes but are a bit narrow in the footbed so not perfect with medium or heavy socks.


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