Customer Reviews Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX

I am a plumber and work around water a lot obviously. My foot was submerged in water for just a few seconds below the ankle and my socks were soaked.

I've bought this shoes a month ago, at first i hate them, so make sure you try them on before you buying, i already broke into the shoes and they're not bad but im not sure how are they gonna hold multiple hike days, ive been having troubles with the cords too they keep unfastening, and its kinda annoying, in summary the shoes are fine but they could be so much better for what they're worth

Admittedly, I haven't given these boots a true workout, but so far, so good. Please take note that the sizes do come up a bit small. I discovered this to my detriment previously. I'm a true UK size 10.5 / 11 & bought the UK 12. It's okay. Might be a bit tight with thicker socks & I may regret not getting the wide fitting. Even though my feet are not wide Salomon, pls put some more effort into your sizing!!

This boot is amazingly light-weight, demonstrated excellent water resistance, and provided superb grip on slippery wet rock. Unfortunately, the sole of both feet ached so much after wearing them on a 1 day hike (6 miles). I have never had this problem with my Merrel hiking boot or even a cheap pair of Columbia hiking shoes. On day 2 I added a SuperFeet orthotic insert and the shoe was tolerated much better.

I have been wearing Salmon for 12 years now and in It's honestly been "love at first wear." But why the heck did Yall put that flapping shoe lace thingy on the outside of it? The only use for this is ruining the ability to utilize different lace patterns for a better fit. Also if you loosen your laces while hiking to accommodate feet swelling. It tends to catches sticks, leaves, mud. I would return but bought on pro program and cannot.

Bought these two days ago, and they are very comfortable. Only problem is the left one leaks so I have one wet foot. The online chat bot was less than helpful. Would love to have a working pair.

When I first got these boots I loved them. I've been wearing them as my daily footwear for 4 months now and after walking around in wet grass for 5 minutes my feet are soaked. Waterproofing didn't last very long. Disappointed :/

Bought this a month ago hoping for a similar experience experience as the X Ultra 3 with goretex but this pair is a disappointment. Manufacturer has clearly changed and quality and comfort has gone down.

Wish I could return them. The awkward mid-height digs in and rubs on uneven ground (not noticed walking around the flat store). Have tried them a couple times, every time I can't wait to get home and take them off. Unfortunate, but probably won't end up wearing them. That said, my wife loves hers. Personally, I will avoid mid height from now on.

I live in Wisconsin and walk dogs a lot. I wanted these to be my to be my waterproof, winter walking boot. I've worn the low top version of this shoe forever and LOVED them... until the last couple version. It seems like the shoes got less comfortable, cheaper and fell apart quick. I took a flyer on this boot version because the price was right (on sale through a warehouse) and I reeeeally wanted them to make me as happy as the old versions. Nope. I keep waiting for them to get comfortable and stop rubbing and poking my feet but it's not happening. The uppers just don't fit right, rub and put pressure where it's not needed. Again, I've probably had 7-8 pair of the low tops over the years and LOVED them. I'm disappointed with the last couple versions of the low tops and now these to the point I'm going to look elsewhere.

Not happy with this purchase. This is the second pair in a row of Salomons that I've had to return. Boot feels like stiff plastic on you're forefoot

Like the look, but very stiff and tough. Definitely need to buy comfortable insoles. Also because of the material, rubs the back of ankle and also top of foot/toes inside the shoe. Wish I could return but throw away the box.

Compared with my previous Salomon walking boots, which I have totally worn out, these ones are VERY unforgiving to my inner ankle bones,i.e. the bits that stick out, due to harder and unpadded design. I now have to attach padding to my ankles before I can wear them as they have become sensitised to the hard edges. Also on my right foot, the "webbed" support over the outside of the foot is much tighter than the left foot, and although can be uncomfortable I get used to it.

I was really excited when these first came out, upgrading from previous gen Salomon boots and shoes. Felt great out of the box and wrapped my (skinny) foot nicely after a very short break in period. The sole of the boot is very soft for a hiking boot as well as the tread which can be good for traction but you can feel the pressure of medium sized rocks. After about 4 months, walking on various surfaces the tread was worn flat on both balls of the foot (and no, I'm not shuffling my feet along the ground like a cross country skier). Because of how well they fit and felt for the first few months, I gave the boots another shot, chalking it up to a manufacturing issue with the early batches. The same thing happened in my second pair. I wore this pair a little longer and it ended up giving me foot issues/pain due to lack of support. Fast forward about a year, I went to a different brand but was missing the fit of the Ultra 4's that I enjoyed, so I crossed my fingers, hoping Salomon figured the durability issue in the soles out. No luck. Another 4ish months and the tread and stability is shot. Again, I loved these boots for the first two months with the fit, how light they were, and the waterproofing was great for me too. They just didn't last. Looking forward to Salomon correcting this in the Ultra 5 Mids

This is my second pair, and while extremely comfortable, the durability is severely lacking. Both pairs have ripped in the same place, right where the natural foot bend occurs behind the toes. Both happened within 200 miles. The waterproofing is also only good for splash protection at best. Great boot for short day hiking but not reliable enough for long distance, long timeframe hiking.

I like everything about these hiking boots, but they are not waterproof. They are more water-resistant than my MOAB 3 hiking boots, which is why I bought them, but they are not waterproof. I bought the Salomon hiking boots on July 6, 2023, I've gone hiking with them five times, and the balls of my feet are always wet when I finish the hike. It fells like the boots are less water-resistant now than the first time I wore them.

I am a handyman, I am on my feet a lot and I need the flexibility of a light shoe. I like the shoe, but it is the only shoe I have EVER worn out in 2 months. The ball of my foot has no more traction and will open up shortly I expect the wear I saw would be very similar to hiking. By that math, about 45-60 hikes would ruin them.

I have been looking so forward to buying a pair of Salomon hiking boot that when I finally got to buy them, I think it's created an ankle injury. My review doesn't really justify the boot. It felt great for a flat medium walk. When I went for a second long walk. It gave me a slight anklebone uncomfortable feeling. I've had to stop using the boots and I can't use my old boots now, because I have an ankle bone vein injury, I am sure the boot is fine and it will be amazing but unfortunately all I can say at the moment after two hikes with his boots Is that now I have an ankle bone vein injury please don't judge the boots by my review, I'm sure they are great , I am sure the boot is fine and it will be amazing but unfortunately all I can say at the moment after two hikes with these boots Is that now I have a ankle bone vein injury please don't judge boots by my review you'll have to buy and try for yourself.

The shoe looks great! However it is not comfortable like typical Salomon shoes.. the shoe feels like it lacks cushion and hurts to be in for several hours.

I bought these back in with in the past month. Tried on several times walking inside my house. I find them too narrow across the instep to the point I feel pressure on both sides of my feet while the heal slips. I thought after break in period they would become comfortable. Then I read other reviews and it seems other have same or simular complaints about pressure across the instep. Decided to return rather than take the risk they will not be wearable considering the price.

I'm a big Salomon fan and have owned many pairs of various models. These are the only ones that have been disappointing. The stiff support on the outside of the shoe (that goes up to that funky lace loop) digs into my foot and causes significant discomfort. I've swapped out the insoles for a pair that's thicker and they've become wearable, but I'd never hike in them.

There are a couple of things that would make this an outstanding boot. First, I am not sure what purpose the weird heel 'lip' cushion is for. It doesn't add any comfort or support. Instead, it just acts like a funnel for dirt. Same with the tongue. Whenever I tighten the laces, the tongue sticks out from my leg. Between the heel lip and the front tongue sticking out, my boots fill up with dirt/pine needles/snow every time I go hiking. PLEASE take off the heel lip and replace the tongue with something thinner so it stays inside the walls of the boot. Secondly, I feel like this boot needs one more set of lace hooks near the ankle. What would be even better is a pair of lace hooks that lock the lace in place at the bottom of the ankle. This small change would allow you to adjust the laces so much more precisely. Other than that, they are comfortable and waterproof. If Salomon made those two fixes, these boots would be 10/10.

they do not stay tied.i tried 2 pair and just not for me..

These shoes are not as comfortable as the previous generations. If you have been wearing the x ultra 3's just know these are a stiffer and thinner material. The older versions had way more cushion and felt like they wrapped and conformed around the shape of the foot. These shoes are more rigid and don't have that same compliance. I've had 2 pairs of ultra 3's over the last six years and wore them 90% of the year, those shoes were comfy. Lastly, the toebox on the 4s are a bit more roomy and I can feel the heal cups edges under the outside ankle and after a along day I start to feel the insole loose its cushion to a point I can almost feel the sole of the shoe. Now time will tell, I still need to fully break them in. But its not a great start. I was able to strap the ultra 3's on and go. With the ultra 4's it feels like I'm trying to make them work.