![]() ![]() See all of my reviews of backpacking boots and hiking shoes, plus all of my reviews of backpacking gear and hiking gear. My son backpacking the Paria Canyon narrows in his Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX boots.įinal analysis: This is a solidly built, sturdy, midweight backpacking boot for backpackers and dayhikers who want better-than-average support and reliable waterproofing for carrying 30-40 pounds-without bumping up to a heavyweight boot.īUY IT NOW You can support my work on this blog by clicking this link to purchase the Salomon Quest 4D 2 GTX boots at. Salomon’s Contagrip outsole sports deep, widely spaced lugs to maximize traction on wet, muddy trail and loose scree. The Gore-Tex membrane kept water out when my son wasn’t more than ankle-deep in the river but these midweight boots are warm, so they’re a better choice for cooler and wetter hikes. The uppers blend nubuck leather overlays on abrasion-resistant nylon mesh, and rubber caps at the toe and heel, for super durability. The fit, good for medium-volume feet, delivers plenty of toe space, and locking laces at the midfoot allow you to loosen the upper boot-to cool your feet and get better flex on long uphills-while keeping the lower boot snugly tight, to avoid blisters. Ample padding and breathable mesh fabric in the collar and the tongue soften the impact of high-cut uppers, which rise high enough to prevent laces from slipping over the tops. ![]() Salomon’s 4D Advanced Chassis provides a solid foundation for carrying a moderately heavy pack over rugged terrain, with a high cut, a molded EVA and urethane midsole for soft cushioning paired with substantial stability against turning an ankle outward or inward. ![]() While my son (who weighs about 100 pounds) carried a pack weighing up to about 20 pounds, the Quest is a boot for hauling loads of 30-40 pounds. Salomon’s Quest 4D GTX stands out for having better-than-average support and protection from the earth and the elements for a midweight. On a five-day, family backpacking trip down Paria Canyon on the Utah-Arizona border, these boots helped my teenage son safely negotiate a riverbed of shifting mud, ankle-turning stones, and the occasional plunge into quicksand (where, to be honest, your boots don’t matter) and when we weren’t in the river, he nimbly hiked the trail over rocky, loose ground, with occasional boulder scrambling. ![]()
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