The X Ultra 5 Mid Gore-Tex is a dependable, confidence-boosting hiking ally. Lightweight yet stable, it's as good at charging up hills as it is at tackling descents. Designed to keep you safe and agile on trails, with an ultra-durable Matryx® upper, a long lasting Contagrip outsole for grip and a collar area tailored for lasting comfort.
REVIEWS
332 Reviews
Skoht
I’ve been very happy with the fit, comfort, and durability of the X Ultra 5 Mid GTX. I wear these boots for everyday use, and so far they have held up very well while remaining comfortable throughout the day. There are two improvements I’d like to see from Salomon. First, I wish Salomon offered a selection of orthopedic or higher-support insoles specifically designed to fit their shoes and boots. Finding an aftermarket orthopedic insole that fits properly without changing the intended fit of the boot can be difficult. Second, I think the boot could benefit from additional support on the inside of the foot and ankle. The outboard side has a midfoot webbing lace loop that does a good job of pulling the boot securely around the foot. I would like to see that feature duplicated on the inboard side. I believe having the lacing system pull evenly from both sides would provide noticeably better midfoot and ankle support. Overall, it’s a comfortable, durable boot that has performed very well for everyday use. With those two changes, particularly the additional inboard lace support, it would be an even better boot.
Kevin
After hiking Mount Borah, I was disappointed and pleased with these shoes. I replaced my original x ultras from 6 years ago and was very sad doing so after all the hikes I did with them. The good - these shoes are very capable, the fit is good, they have great grip, they are fairly comfortable even before breaking in. They also breath a lot better than my originals. The bad - the metal hooks for the laces on the top are starting to pull out of the fabric, the gore tex did not keep my feet dry during rainy weather on the mountain. They were actually soaked and on the descent my toes kept getting rubbed so much so that my toe nails were bruised afterwards, but it was weird because it was only on my right foot. Overall, I love the shoes for what they are, they look amazing, they are comfortable, and they grip well. I think maybe my expectation is based on a quality that no longer exists amongst most shoe manufacturers.
EnosB
Love how it provided traction and comfort on long technical hikes.
EnosB
Bought for trip to Iceland. Extremely comfortable for hikes!
Jeron
Bought this boot to summit pikes peak about a month ago. Was looking for something light, protective, and durable. This boot was all of these things. Overall comfort wasn't that great. I was only able to wear the boot two times before the hike. So didn't get to break it in much. I will take some fault in that. The arch support was basically non existent. And foot felt loose in there. Boot is the right size but didn't so called "hug" my foot very well and felt a little "cheap" when I first put it on. Not sure how else to explain it. Doesn't feel super secure around the ankle even for a mid. Hoping it gets better with time as I break it in.
Bram B
Love Them! I am recovering from an Achilles injury and my old shoes were not cutting it. These are great!
Josiah
I prefer wider toe boxes and when I ordered my size my toes were very cramped in this narrow toe box. I ordered a full size larger and it’s been perfect- oddly not to long either. Very comfortable and I was surprised by how light they feel. They didn’t take much to break them in.
Shortys7777
Wore them on a 10 mile backpacking trip with no break in. No blisters or hot spots. Time will tell above tree line on rocks or wet rocks.
chya312
the build quality is nice, it will be a gift for my dad, hope he will like it
Nick in CT
My daughter tipped me to Salomon several years ago since she and her husband wore the boots for hiking. My son-in-law I'm not a hiker per se, but I do a lot of bad-weather walking with the dogs here in rural CT.
Matt G
More sturdy than the last generation while still being light weight. Needs some breaking in as took on a 10M hike for second hike and got some blisters, but after that they are perfect.
ERNYC
Wide size is super comfortable for a wide foot. Shoe feels very stable and “grippy”. Waterproofing was effective.
Michael
Very comfortable and with minimal breaking-in handled some very rocky long treks out of the gate comfortably.
adizzle
I bought it for the camino del norte, and it held up very well.
James
I’ve been a Salomon customer since 2023 and have had a great experience with my Outpulse high-top trail shoes. When my fiancé and I needed new hiking boots for Mt. Fuji, the X Ultra 5 seemed like the perfect choice: lightweight, comfortable, supportive, and waterproof. The boots performed exceptionally well on the ascent. Unfortunately, the descent exposed a significant design issue. Mt. Fuji has extensive sections of loose volcanic rock. During the descent, small stones worked their way through the opening at the base of the tongue and became trapped between the outer mesh and inner waterproof membrane. I did not notice the issue during the hike, but the trapped debris caused discomfort and contributed to blisters in unusual locations. After the hike, I inspected and cleaned the boots and found multiple rocks lodged between the outer material and the waterproof membrane. I then examined my fiancé’s pair and found the same issue. Because the debris had entered the space between the layers, it was extremely difficult to remove and raised concerns about the boots’ long-term durability and performance. I ultimately returned the boots. This was especially disappointing because, aside from this issue, they were some of the best hiking boots I’ve ever worn. They were exceptionally comfortable, lightweight, supportive, and waterproof. I would absolutely consider buying the X Ultra 5 again if this issue were addressed. I wanted to highlight it for anyone who regularly hikes in loose rock or volcanic terrain.
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