Customer Reviews Salomon Ellipse GTX®

Great shoes! They are a little stiff when you first put them on, but they break in very quickly. Also they run a bit large, so order a half size down. They are very comfortable and very waterproof- I step through creeks and walk in the pouring rain in them all the time and my feet stay totally dry. Also I just hiked 6 miles on the Appalachian Trail in them and my feet were comfortable all day!

I own two pairs of Salomons and they are both perfect. Neither required any breaking in. I honestly don't understand comparisons with Merrell or Keens, in my experience Salomon is vastly superior in comfort, weight, durability, and style.

Great shoe. Very comfortable. Runs slightly large to accommodate for hiking socks, etc. so if you just want to wear it casually, then I would suggest buying a 1/2 size down. Also a great shoe for winter conditions!

I haven't worn these out yet, but I think I love them. This was my third or fourth attempt (thanks to Zappos)at finding a walking shoe for spring, something that had arch support and was wide enough in the toebox. I wear a size 10.5 and the largest in the size is a 10 so I bought them and I think they're fine, but I say that cautiously. Zappos return policy enabled me to find a shoe that would accommodate my bunions, high arches, etc. I noticed on the sizing guide that this 10 is equivalent to a Euro 42 and a U.K. 8.5, so that might account for the extra length.

Fantastic shoe. Am wearing it on rocky muddy rainy and snowy trails. It can take the beating and keeps feet dry. Comfortable right from the start. Highly recommend.

I've been wearing Salomon almost exclusively for the past four years now. Nothing else works as well for my 56 year old, prone to plantar fasciitis feet. Living in Maine there are 3 major things I require of a shoe: 1) Comfort & arch support, 2) Traction Control (for snow/ice), & 3) Waterproof (see previous). These deliver. Also happy with the neutral color (beigy-brown) but wish they came in plain black for women also. I love the colors (and have some of those) but for work I usually need a more subdued color. I also like that they are all synthetic (no leather).

I should have read all the reviews before buying these, because the reviews are accurate about the sizing: these shoes run big. I wear a 7.5 in dress shoes but always buy an 8 in athletic shoes. I bought a size 8 in these because the last thing I want is for my toes to hit the end of the shoe when I'm hiking. They were just too big -- the size 8 was way too long on my feet. I am exchanging these for a size 7.5 because I think these will be keepers. This is a beautiful, high quality shoe. I needed a waterproof hiking shoe to replace an ancient pair of Montrails from the early 1990's, and I found these after a lot of searching. These shoes are great...but they do run big. I would advise buying your regular size rather than sizing up.

Not super comfortable around the ankles. Seems to run a little big.

These shoes look great. I wear 8.5EW and the length was perfect. I so wanted these to work so I ordered up a half size since they only come in a medium. Length was a bit long so perfect... but just not quite wide enough for my very wide feet. Sadly I returned them, very sadly. So wanted these shoes but fit rules.

These are awesome shoes. Required zero break in time and are lightweight and very cushioning. Highly recommend.

I have worn these in Nepal, India, Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and China and I LOVE them. They are GREAT for mucking through wet, dry, rain, mud, rocks, dirt roads and jungle. I bought them expressly for wearing when I knew I would not be on nice paved sidewalks and they have not disappointed. I am constantly kicking rocks or a stair step and my toes do not take the brunt...the shoe does. I have worn them in decent rainfall in the jungle and they stay dry. I have stomped through large puddles and found them to be very effective in keeping moisture out. I have NOT stood in knee-deep water to test them, but they are not rated for that. Upon purchase I pulled out the liner they came with and put in my Dr. Scholl's inserts. The combination has been perfect, and I only need change the inserts every few weeks. I have a narrow heel and the shoe stays on just fine. They look good, they feel great and they are perfect for getting around safely on wet rocks and wood piers. Hoping they are made a few more years because I will likely need a new pair in the next few years. While not uncomfortable in the city, they are not my preference for city walking....not enough cushion to blunt the force of sidewalks.

Loved this shoe. Comfortable right out of the box. Would have kept them but they were just a bit too big. :(

Perfect fitting hiking shoe, great cushion, arch support, wide enough and big toe not squished.

These run large but thanks to Zappos making exchanges effortless, I had the correct size on my doorstep the very next day! Keepers! LOVE these shoes. The tongue is connected so rocks can't slide inside! I work on a rocky hillside rain or shine and these are exactly what I wanted! EXCELLENT! I won't slip with this tread! Also, like the gortex and lacing style with protected toe box. I'm slightly on the narrow side and the way these lace make it an easy fit. I normally wear 9 ½ M but purchased 9M -This covered toe style makes my feet look smaller. LOVE THESE!

Like a few other reviews, I bought these shoes based on a review from OutdoorGearLab. They were comfortable right out of the box. Lightweight with a good amount of tread. I look forward to walking many miles of trails in them.

Great shoes! If I were wearing them to run trails in, I would need a half size smaller and I am a solid 7.5. I am using them for my job in a garden center walking on concrete all day and watering sometimes all day. My pants were soaking wet and my shoes and feet were completely dry! Best shoes I have had in years I will be buying them again. Salomon has out done themselves. Please do not change them in the future!

Good midweight hiking shoe, may be good for smaller, narrow feet. I tried on a few different shoes from the popular brands, and found this fit the best. Also note that I regularly wear a 5.5, but in this shoe, the 5 fit the best.

I just got these shoes, so I've only used them once. They are definitely more of a hiking shoe than a trail running shoe, but just for grins I tried them running on a very rugged trail. Pros: super sturdy and secure feeling. Good support and your feet will not ache from rocks pounding through the soles. The trail I ran is both steep and strewn with rocks and boulders. I run it hard and as fast as i can. Lots of leaping and some good air time on the downhill. That means my feet are normally yelling at me when I'm done. Not so with these shoes. Con: my big toes felt sore the next day, which tells me my feet were slipping to the front on the downhill. I'll try different socks next time.

I've had my new Ellipse boots for 4 days and have worn them twice: on a 5-mile walk and a 5-mile hike. For a brand new boots, they're surprisingly comfortable. Great support and traction climbing up and down a rocky stream bed, too. I have never worn Salomon boots before but they were recommended by a pro at an outdoors store because I have a wider foot and narrow heal. I usually wear an 8.5 but the Ellipse seems to run large so an 8 fits perfect with a mid-weight hiking sock.

Just got these shoes and wore them on a day hike, they felt great! Love the color and style. I wear a 9-9.5 in everyday shoes and a 10 in running shoes. The 9 felt good but I went with the 9.5 to allow more room in the toe box. Glad I bought them!

This is the 3rd pair of Salomon shoes I purchase. I needed a pair of good walking/hiking shoes that were also waterproof. Haven't tested the waterproof aspect yet, except for walking on wet grass etc. The fit was great right out of the box. I don't particularly have any foot/shoe problems but sometimes I find the top of shoes too high and they bother my heel or the top of my foot. This wasn't the case with these.