Customer Reviews Salomon Cross Hike Mid GTX®

Solomon CROSS HIKE MID GTX, was my Concept to Salomon a couple of years ago because I wanted the awesome Speedcross GTX to be offered in a mid-height, but I was thinking more sock-like Flyknit design instead of a padded ankle to help to keep debris out so you don't have to wear gators. A little ankle support is always nice. The CROSS HIKE MID GTX are made on the same exact awesome platform as the standard width Speedcross GTX. Also I requested a pair of Speedcross GTXs with a more every-day grip but still aggressive. The Salomon Designers delivered and more so! The Contagrip is awesome for every-day use on all-surfaces including tarmac and concrete which typically wears down the Speedcross's softer cleat-like aggressive grips. The Contagrip's softer durometer and flexibility is still comfortable and aggressive, but the tri-star pattern enables comfort under foot when walking on harder surfaces, that is by far the best feature of this hybrid sneaker-boot. I have yet to wear them and put them to task because I'm still rocking flip-flops this summer. So I'm not sure about the premature mesh delamination. But I did receive an email from directly from Salomon mentioning that, and kudos to the brand mentioning potential material and manufacturing defects, that's very rare and much appreciated. The quicklaces are not too long, but there is one design flaw that needs to be addressed and that is a needed addition of one more eyelet. The CROSS HIKE MID GTX's need to have 5 or more eyelets, 4 eyelets are just NOT enough! These hybrid sneaker-boots only have 4 eyelets and that is not enough for proper lock-down and support. I was able to modify the quicklaces and double loop them through the midsole to get better lock down. So it's not that the laces are too long, it's that the upper needs an additional eyelet. The second version of the CROSS HIKE MID GTX should be great if Solomon and their Designers listen to these comments. As a fellow Designer, I still don't know why when designing a mid that the ankle portion cannot look appealing and be made out of the same durable material of the lower portion of the shoe. The ankle portion always looks like a complete afterthought, which I can't stand aesthetically. Again I would've personally preferred a more Flyknit mid upper. Also the tongue of the sneaker book could've been designed a little more aesthetically pleasing and not having an unnecessary bulky seam down the middle. And as I've always stated to corporate, if there's footwear that's popular make it in two different widths, one Performance Width which is what I need and desire, and one Wide With to make every end-user happy. There are other Solomon options such as the awesome Speedcross GTX 5 and X ULTRA 3 MID GTX. Keep pushing a Design limits! GearFreakNY :)

First off, I love the Salomon brand. And second I really appreciate Zappos for their customer service. I feel like this model may have a defect because after exchanging my first pair, both pairs had the same problem with the right shoe on the outer part that kept digging into my foot. I never had a problem with the left shoe on both pairs or on any of my previous Salomon shoes. Needless to say I will not be recommending this model.

Look and feel great. Waterproof gtx

These fit great, like my other Salamons. They look nicer than I expected. The sole and support are great for the light to moderately challenging hiking I do. Super pleased with these boots.

Awesome.

All OK with descriptions.

all OK with my purchase.

They are supportive. I used Salomon’s sizing method (found on their website) and got a good fit. They look great! I hope they hold up well