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.
Design:
Best for Single day routes, Hiking, Easy paths, Mixed terrain, Muddy, Rocky, Wet terrain
I’ve been wearing the wide version of this GTX shoe over several years and by far has been something I can do 100 miles or so wearing during a summer in the mountains with comfort and convenience.
Matt B.
2 weeks ago
Painful On The Uphills
I like to hike trails with a lot of vertical gain and these shoes have been the worst footwear I've worn in years. On the ascents, both heels rub very uncomfortably with the back of the boots and painful blisters have been created on multiple hikes with different pairs of wool hiking socks. Its not a sizing issue, its a product issue on where the cushion around the heel on the inside of the boots stops and meets a harder, non-cushioned inside region (this is where hot spots on both heels form). Other aspects of the shoe are fine like the good sole grip and comfortable toe box, but while going uphill all you can feel is hot, painful friction in the heels. I'm writing this so that hopefully you can avoid the pain which I experienced while hiking.
Meyers
3 weeks ago
X Ultra 5 Are The New X Ultra 4
Excited for my fresh pair of X Ultra 5 mids. Solomon shoes always perform beyond expectation. I've been wearing Solomon hiking shoes since the early 1990's.
Mossel
3 weeks ago
Not Wide
I ordered these because of the WIDE notation. Well, they were actually one of the narrowest shoes I ever tried... Other than that, they do look cool.
Steve B
3 weeks ago
Nice Boot But, Newer Is Not Always Better
Prior to these, I’d owned the X Ultra 4 mid and they were actually the best boots I’d ever owned, I’d have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone. They were light, incredibly comfortable out of the box, offered just enough support and gripped to anything. The only negative was that, eventually they began to split where the fabric creases as your toes flex. I’d read that one of the key improvements with the 5 was that they’d strengthened this area so, to me it was a no-brainer, if I went for the 5 I’d effectively be purchasing an reinforced version of the 4. The first thing I noticed was the fit. In a normal shoe, I’m about a 10.5 (UK) and wear an 11 in Salomon boots, always have. The 4 fit perfectly in this size, allowing for thick socks and with just enough wiggle room for a bit of foot swelling on long treks. The 5 were noticeably tighter, which was odd considering they’re from the same manufacturer in the same range. Given this, I hoped that they would loosen a little as I broke them in but, unfortunately, now I’m surely past a point where I could reasonably return them for another size, they’re still too snug for me to consider a thick walking sock. The next point is that they make a ridiculous noise as I walk, almost like I’m wearing flip-flops. I can’t quite work out how or why they make the sound but it’s noticeable even on firm turf and quite embarrassing on pavement. This might seem an odd complaint but it’s such an off-putting thing if you’re trying to get away from the world and find some peace and quiet. Finally, not so much a complaint as an observation, again compared to the 4, they’re noticeably warmer. This may be due to then reinforcements that have been added. I’m sure some will like this boot, especially if it’s their first expose to Saloman but, having owned the 4s previously, I’ve been spoilt and now wish I’d just gone back for another pair, rather than being tempted by the shiny new thing.
