SalomonWomen's X Ultra 3 Mid Goretex Hiking Boot

Have had 3 other Salomon’s that I wore to perfect smoothness so an upgrade was necessary. Got these (wide) based on reviews.ProsVery lightweightSeems easy to cleanGortex is always a plusConsClunky to walk and run inLots of friction on my bunion boneFits poorly to my feet.I perhaps should have gone with a regular fit notWide and this shape of shoe Doesn’t feel ergonomic to my Feet.Still a nice pair but I won’t use them often and if I find a new home for them they will be gifted.I might need to be a brick and mortar girlFor buying shoes

I've been wearing these boots daily for almost 1.5 years. They have been, and continue to be, wonderfully durable, comfortable, and supportive. This is the most money I've ever spent on a pair of boots, but it was well worth it, given how much I depend on them. On a daily basis, I use these boots when walking up and down a steep trail with lots of loose rocks and areas of loose, silty soil, and the traction is fantastic.On my daily hike, there are also a lot of thorn bearing trees that drop thorny twigs (kiawe trees, if that rings a bell with any readers). These are vicious thorns that are often an inch or more long. - Not once has a thorn penetrated into the inside of the boot. The thorns certainly get stuck in the outsole and I remove them with pliers every day, but they haven't penetrated to the inside so far.The boots are breathable and are also definitely water repellent. I've worn them in rainy conditions and my feet stay mostly dry. There was no break-in period required when they were new. - They were comfortable from the start. The all-around support of the boot has held steady through all this daily use: They haven't become worn or compressed on any areas, and this is despite the fact that I have an uneven gait and uneven foot strike due to asymmetrical legs and scoliosis. The toe box allows plenty of room, but not so much that I am sliding around inside. (And this is even though I have problems with many shoes rubbing the nail on my big toe.) My heel is also held supportively. I have a medium-high arch, and the arch in this boot is just right for me, but I think it would also be fine for someone with low arches. (I bought a pair of these boots for my husband, who has low arches, and he has no complaints.) The outside and inside of the upper have no tears, separations, or any other problems after all this use on rough trails. Likewise, the sole (bottom of the boots) is in great shape despite all the thorns and rocks - Hardly looks worn at all. These boots are quick and easy to lace. - You will want to double knot the laces because they are round laces.The only drawback to these boots is that if you wear them in sticky mud, you will need to put in some work to get the mud out of outsole. - That's the trade-off for the traction you get with the design of the "lugs" and the rest of the outsole.As you can probably tell, I have been very impressed with these boots and have recommended them to friends and family. These aren't going to wear out anytime soon, but when they do, I'll be sticking with this boot - Hope Salomon continues to make them.

I just returned from hiking in the Pisgah State Forest outside of Asheville ,NC. I am not a "hiker". I usually run, but we went hiking on this last trip. The longest I spent in these boots was 8 hours and they were super comfortable. I have an almost flat foot with a history of bad plantar fascitis. Everyone thinks that a flat foot needs a strong arch support, but it's not always true. My feet are flat but strong, and easily aggravated by things bunching under the arch. I didn't give these boots any break in time and for my flat foot, the orthotic included, irritated my foot and felt like a big ball on the wrong spot on my foot. So I swapped out the included orthotic and put in one that I use in my running shoes. My first short hike, I got a little scared because I wasn't used to a foot being really supported. As I walked, I realized that the muscles in my feet were working a bit differently but there was no impact under the arch and therefore the underside of my foot never got fascitis. The next hike, my feet were much more ready and that's when I really started enjoying the feel of these boots.I'd read reviews that said the boots were not waterproof so I was really scared when I started going through puddles of melted frost. I don't know what the deepest puddle was, but my feet remained dry. Honestly I tried to avoid a lot of wet, but I wore them while it rained lightly and my feet were dry.As for traction, they really do have great grip. There were many parts of the trails where it was a steep incline covered with wet leaves. The boots really gripped on both the ascent and descent. I was worried they'd slip, but I definitely felt a confidence with how firmly my foot felt on the ground.The boots are very lightweight as well. I am always a size 6 and I ordered a size 6 and there was room for 2 pairs of socks. It was a bit tight to begin with in 2 socks, but the toe length was perfect (I have a normal width foot but square-ish foot shape) and the toes really had a lot of room.As others have said, the laces are very slippy at first and they came loose twice on my first hike. After that, I took the laces and kind of scuffed them up. Once the laces lost that brand new, shiny coating, they gripped very well and did not loosen on steep inclines. I def recommend scuffing up the laces first. The temp outside was 40 deg down to about 28-32 and my feet were warm in 2 pairs of socks. Because my feet didn't really sweat in that cold temps (cold for me, I'm from Florida), I can't say how they'd do in hot weather although I wouldn't hesitate for the next time I am out in hot temps.The boot was very attractive on my foot and I received compliments on them from tour guides. They are definitely worth the money.Back to the flat foot/arch issue. After 3 hikes, I put back in the orthotic that came with the boots. My feet were now used to the boot and the arch no longer felt like a ball was under it. Next time I go hiking, I will leave the orthotic in. So bottom line, if you have flat feet/or get plantar fascitis, you really should take some walks in these boots first so your feet can get used to the feel and not freak out in the middle of a hike. I didn't do that because I 'just wanna go' but if you have any impulse control, take a few break in walks before the real hike.

I went with the wide size and glad I didVery comfortable and extremely lightweight

I received these shoes and I really like them but they run a bit long so I’ll return them. After I got them I read a review that concerned me greatly. Falls are one of the leading causes of accidental death in seniors. A 65 yr old woman’s review, with video, claimed that the grommets were so large that 4-6 times one shoe hooked with the other causing a serious “on my face” fall. She stated that going up a sharp precipice she feared “going over the edge”. I tried for over half an hour to replicate the grommet locking described and concluded I’d have to be a contortionist and trying to make the grommets lock together. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn’t have my size in stock. I’d buy these shoes in a minute. They are so comfortable, truly wide, waterproof and attractive and a bargain for the price and I really don’t believe they are a fall danger.

I bought a wide boot for the extra toe room but the toe box is no wider on a wide boot than in a regular size and no arch support.

I read reviews that this were a bit smaller than normal, so I sized up (from a 10.5 to 11), and I like I wide toe box so I ordered a wide fit, but I found that these shoes were true to their size and the 11 fit like an 11, thus too large for me.The shoe is well made, and I liked the colours and the metal clasps (many makers are replacing them with plastic, WHICH I HATE, but this part of the design I loved), so in terms of material quality I really appreciate this design. However, I have a bit of osteoarthritis in my large toe, and there seems to be a lack of cushioning under the joint between the phalanges and the metatarsus, because it was painful to push off in these, compared to a Keen shoe, which seems to have a more cushion sole. It was unfortunately this lack of cushioning that will result in their return.

The boots are great but too big.!Will reorder in a smaller size.

I've worn Salomon Ultra 3 GTX hiking shoes for years and have always found them to provide excellent support. I have a wide foot and they fit very well. This is the first time I've tried the mid height style and I've found them to be even better. This hiking shoe has it all - comfort, support, flexibility, great on uneven terrain(mud, rocks etc) and gortex keeps my feet (and now ankles dry). I wear these everyday, 365 days a year to hike my dog in the mountain trails and they are the best hiking footwear I've found.

I’ve worn Solomon hikers for many years and this is an upgrade from a previous pair that were finally worn out. A few things to mention: the tongue doesn’t feel like it gets snug enough or stays put enough. The hook closures at the top are harder to manage to get super tight, and thus after a hike, my high ankle feels not as supported as it should, and slightly loose. Overall though, great boot, just wish it didn’t have the hooks.

I have two pairs of Salomon shoes that I love, and wanted to love these taller ones, but they just don't fit properly. First of all, they pinch the side of my foot, and where my foot flexes, the shoe creases and cuts into my toes. Unfortunately, I will be returning these.