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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
199 Reviews
Chris
Fit great with excellent comfort and a real rugged feel with each step.
Cheeseman9655
This is by far the most lightweight and comfortable shoe I've had. Very good price for the quality.
spupilup
I've been hiking with these X Ultra 5 Mid's for about a month so I'd estimate I have well over 100 miles on them. This has given me a pretty good opportunity to develop some opinions on how they perform. As my first mid height hiking shoes I knew I was trying something a bit different. I had a few pairs of the low cut Ultra 4's and a pair of the Ultra 5's and frankly, thought the 4's were more comfortable. Well, you can through all that experience out the window because this latest pair of Mid's has blown my mind. I really feel like the shoe is just an extension of my feet. There is a level of comfort and support that makes these the best hiking shoes I've ever owned. They fit incredibly well and while I miss the way the low cut 4's and 5's could be cinched with a single pull, there is something to be said for lacing these mid's up nice and tight. The firmness of the construction of these shoes gives you great confidence over the rockiest of terrain. The soles have also inspired confidence tromping over wet leaves in a rainy April. I also love the support my ankles get from the these shoes. I think I've found the shoe I'll be buying over the next couple of years. I'll probably pick up another pair a little later this summer as I go through them after 4 or 5 months of heavy duty hiking. I couldn't be more pleased with these shoes.
Matt117
My favourite shoes so far I bought them a couple of months ago and they’re super comfortable and they’re super sharp looking
Nevets Tyoh
Super comfortable! I've purchased salomon shoes for the last 4 years straight and absolutely love them! I always plan to keep them just for the trail but they end up my daily walkers!!!
Stu63
Very pleased with my Salomon boots, I’m a size 8 and I ordered a size 9 which fit perfectly.
Justin
I bought these for a hike to Acatenango, an active volcano in Guatemala. Through rain, and volcanic ash they were extremely reliable for me and left me with no blisters, foot pain, or other issues. I did insert custom insoles, as I have a very low-volume foot, but they fit perfectly in these boots and worked great. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to wear these!
Matt24
These boots are not great at all. They are comfortable which is the only good thing I can say about them. Every time I took a step on these boots they made this awful squeak. Every step and it was incredibly annoying. I could hear it clearly and so could everyone around me. The waterproofing didn’t last too long either. It took me around 15-20 minutes in wet grass to feel wet at the front of the boot. For the price you pay you’d expect a much better product. I bought from a different retailer so I am now returning them and getting a refund. Incredibly disappointed.
Carter
The perfect hiking boots! Lightweight yet sturdy! Replaced my hiking boots after years and these are the perfect ones
Ollie
Super easy to walk in, waterproofing is great, and great ankle support for a mid height boot.
Carter
Perfect balance of lightweight and supportive! Very comfortable!
Happy
Wore em on one trip an feet were blistered and ripped one of my toe nails off. I honestly liked them. Just don't get if you have wide feet.
altesse
Overall nicely put together, comfortable shoes. Had to go up a half size because I was being squeezed on the sides a bit and I noticed the clicking noise others have reported only in the larger size, so that may be a function of foot position in the shoe. For this shoe to be a knockout, I'd want to see a wide version, quicklace instead of regular shoe laces, and a less puffy tongue; especially given the lack of quicklace, you end up fighting the pillowy resistance of the thick tongue when trying to get the shoes tied nice and snug. I could see some people preferring the pillowy top and not minding a looser tie, but for me it's just slightly too far in that direction. Still, a nice boot that I look forward to getting more use out of.
robert
I hike short trails, 2-5 miles daily on some rugged terrains here in West Virginia, everything from loose gravel to jaggered rocks, creeks and streams, dry and wet areas all on 1 hike. So far after about 20 miles of hiking these type trails these boots are 100% across the boards. From this point on its now a matter of seeing the durability if them long term but nothing so far says they wont hold up! I recommend them to those who want a top notch hiking shoe at a reasonable price, so much so I am either going to buy a second pair of these x ultra 5 mid gtx or I am looking at some of their other comparable shoes.
pbearMike
My go to hiking boots for years were Garmont boots, but the only Garmont boots available in the U.S. now are Tactical boots, which I tried and found to be an awful fit. Over the past 5 years or so I tied Merrel boots (since I wear and like their casual shoes), but they hurt my feet and coincidentally reinflamed bouts plantar fasciitis after longer hikes (I quit using them altogether afterwards). I've never owned a pair of Solomon boots but after seeing an exended review on YouTube I took a chance and bought the X Ultra Mid GTX. I couldn't be more happy. They go on easy, have better support than the 4 inch light hikers I typically use, were instantly comfortable and required no break-in, and remain laced while hiking (also a common problem for me). The top lace cleat is great and holds the lace in place well while tying. I havent had them for long so can't really comment on the long term durability, but I've used them over rough terrain and so far they are holding up well and are a marvel of both comfort and stability for me. Absolutely love these boots.
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