SalomonMen's X Ultra Pioneer Climasalomon Waterproof Trail Running Shoe

Walking the dog daily through dewy grass, puddles, and the occasional slippery crossing of shallow streams without ending up experiencing wet toes is my quest. I have purchased enough "waterproof" shoes that I realize water soundness does not last forever; however, I do expect at least a year of moderate use and dry feet to consider the shoes "waterproof" (i.e. I will gladly purchase a new pair of shoes yearly to guarantee dry feet). I am a big supporter of Merrel shoes overall, with the Men's Moeb II being very water tight, but I have experienced severe issues with poor traction on round rocks especially when shoe bottoms or rocks are wet. When my Merrels wore out, I recently tried a pair of Columbia Redmond V2 Mid Waterproof which was initially waterproof and had improved traction on slippery rocks; however, after only 3 months of very moderate use I experienced significant issues with wet feet just walking through dewy grass. They offered me merchandise credit if I return them, which I will do at my shipping cost. I researched other brands and found these Salomon shoes with decent reviews and aggressive looking traction. I normally buy a 11 wide, but there were no wide options so I tried the 11 but had to exchange for a 11.5 due to pinching just behind my toes. These fit a little tight on one foot but since the insole could be removed to free up room as a last resort, I decided to keep them and hope they wear-in. After only one use, my foot felt comfortable walking and within a few days they were a perfect fit. The attached picture shows shoes in a shallow stream with toecaps submerged but not coming over the bootie. No water penetration and even the outer material didn't seem to saturate with water like the Columbia shoes did. The wet traction was noticeably improved over previous brands I have tried but of course slippery rocks remain slippery. The aggressive traction is very good on hilly trails with loose rocks/pebbles. Also noteworthy, I purchased "used like-new" for a significant savings which I try to do whenever I can to reduce costs (depending on the product and potential for it being resold with a flaw not identified in the prior-return process). With only a short amount of usage so far, these shoes check all the boxes for me, and if nothing changes, I will certainly plan to repurchase when the need arises.

Confortable, resistant, Water protection, Breatheable.

Great shoe. Tight at first but quickly conforms and fits very comfortably. Lightweight but solid and durable. Heel cup can be a little loose but even with slippage still feels secure. Waterproof so they don’t breathe well (as expected); feet/socks get wet from the inside due to perspiration. Traction is impressive on most surfaces, moisture can be an issue on some (as with most outsoles). Last pair lasted over two years daily wear before sole separation became an issue. Will definitely purchase again if have the option.

These are my husband's favorite hiking shoes. He bought the first pair at REI, over the three years ago, the second from Amazon and now I am about to order a third. Weirdly though, when I click the reorder, it becomes a woman's shoe. Hefinds them very comfortable and give his foot good support.

Last a lot longer than some of my other shoes.

Without question, my X Ultra’s are the best comfort and fit for my slightly narrower than average foot size. They are my everyday shoe no matter what is one my schedule from yardwork to the gym to trail hiking. Excellent stability and traction. No issues with durability. Also, nice with a pair of jeans for a night out…

Tried a few retail hiking shoes that looked the part -but fell apart on the trail when performance mattered most. I ordered my first pair of Salomon X Ultra in 2020 where I put a few hundred trail miles on them.Sand, dirt, gravel, and looong stretches of jagged river rock, dry or wet no matter - these shoes handle with ease. These are so good It could give you a false sense of security, so use the traction to your advantage and don't take it for granted.Few cons:-Standard 20th century laces. Models with 'speed laces' are preferred-Not the shoes to step in dog crap with. Extra knobby traction. You'll be cleaning for a while-Like many goods available today, they will eventually break down. The seems around the shoe will separate as will the rubber sole from the shoe

These are my 3rd pair of Salomon size 12 hiking shoes, the first two pairs I've owned for years and loved. These however are not working out. I started to have pain while wearing them in both feet; thinking I can "break" them in over a few weeks I did not return them to amazon. That was a mistake. Over the last few weeks they have become impossible to wear all day, I can only wear them for an hour or two before becoming painful. It feels like the widest part of my feet are getting crushed. I reached out to Salomon customer service and received a reply via email quickly. After describing my issues they determined that there is nothing wrong with their shoe. I complained that the previous two pairs were great and the same size, however that made no difference. As a consolation I was offered a 10% coupon code. Sadly I've lost all confidence in the brand and will be donating these to Goodwill and buying from a different brand. Too bad Salomon won't stand behind their product.