Salomon Men's X Ultra 3 GTX Hiking Boot

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Excellent quality shoe! This sneaker has outlasted multiple pairs of other brands I have purchased locally. It required no break-in at all, which was perfect since I primarily bought these for a hiking trip. The shoe is very durable and saved my foot several times by taking the abuse of lava rock, corral, and sharp rocks. Too bad they dont make gloves because my hands didnt do as well as my feet! Also, the shoelace system is brilliant. The shoelaces had nothing to do with my buying decision but it was a pleasant surprise and will have a lot to do with my decision to purchase again. I bought the water-resistant version of the shoe and this is the only part that I have mixed feelings about. Due to the waterproof materials used, the shoes does not breath as much. However, the water-resistance works extremely well with water up to a few inches deep. The tongue of the shoe is the weak point here, as water will get inside the shoe through the sides of the tongue. Once water gets in, it stays there and will not dry out easily due to the same water-resistant materials. Overall this is an excellent shoe and the best sneaker I have owned for anywhere near this price point. I will absolutely be purchasing Salomon again in the future!

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Bought these due to high ratings. My girlfriend has the non-Gore-Tex (and perhaps earlier?) version that she loves and says fits great. The pair I bought hurt my feet. (Yes, I bought the correct size.) Pinches on side of left foot. Also rubs and irritates bones on lower ankles. Have never had shoes hurt my feet like this before. I tried to break them in but they just make my feet hurt more.

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LOVE THESE SHOES! Lightweight but really sturdy. Ive tried a lot of others and these are head and shoulders above the rest. They hold up to trails in the woods, foothills, AND miles and miles of city streets. Great support, nice insoles. Still getting used to the new style of shoelace, but it works great.

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I wear a 10.5 and they fit as expected, very comfortable and light. So far have only been able to break in on South Florida "terrain" so far but have a trip next month to Georgia and a couple weeks in the Canadian Rockies in June. Wondering if I need a spare set of "laces", if one breaks a couple days into a through hike it would be bad. They feel strong, but that could really ruin a hike so Im going to look into getting a spare set.

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I have had this shoe for 3 months. I have used them for walking 3-5 miles a day and in physical therapy. I’m happy I chose the GTX model for walking in the winter, I’ll see how they are >40°F later in the year. I feel very stable in this shoe, I have learned to like the lacing system after a few broken nails in tucking the excess away. I store the mechanism under the most forward lace instead of in the “lace garage” - I think that’s easier for every day use. The soles are very stiff, which is working very well for me as my balance is compromised. A more flexible pair might be nice for the gym, but these work nicely for me. I am quite pleased with Salomon and with this model of shoe.

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