I have had issues with other boots catching on boulders and slowly tearing the rand, but these boots are holding strong. The Quest 4D 3 GTX’s are reinforced with a hefty rand that wraps up around the toe and this feature has been a great asset. These issues are truly only cosmetic at this point. While sturdily built and confidence inspiring, I’ve noticed a few nicks and bruises on the boots after spending many hours above treeline. I haven’t found my feet overheating yet, though I hike almost entirely above 10,000 feet, so if you hike at lower elevations you could run into this issue. For this particular hike I had on a pair of Darn Tough mountaineering socks and the boots coped pretty well with the thick wool sock. The Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX boots are supremely comfortable right out of the box. The Contragrip outsole has deep lugs, tons of grip, and can take a beating. This is pretty impressive because I’ve been known to complain about my feet while waiting in line to check out at Costco. Despite hiking for hours on loose boulders and terrain so crumbly there wasn’t an easy, level, step, my dogs were not barking. This was the first real hike I had taken the Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX’s on, so they were fresh out of the box. When we returned to the trailhead after five hours of hiking, I’m not sure if it was the urgency in which I had to relieve myself, but, remarkably, my feet felt pretty damn good. The only thing I haven’t tested them on has been a nice bed of pine needles that you’ll find in lower elevation forests, but if they handle the rock and scree with aplomb, you can bet they’ll be great on the softer stuff too.
And my inability to balance, especially on such loose terrain, was not an issue for the soles. I found the Quest 4D 3 GTX boots to excel in all of these conditions, especially with a heavy pack. The boot, a mix of nubuck leather, nylon, and the rugged Contragrip outsole. A good portion of the hiking involves class two scrambling and unstable rock, with a slight chance of mountain goats. The air is thin, the terrain crumbly and loose. That is hiker speak for Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross, all giant chossy rock piles that soar well over 14,000 feet. So, you may be asking yourself, “Well golly gee Jon, where might you take a fresh pair of boots to test if you have so many places to chose from? I must know!”Īn hour away from our home there’s a wonderful circuit commonly referred to as the Decalibron. Living in the high Rockies of Colorado, I truly am spoiled when it comes to trails, terrain, altitude, and climate. Gear Review of the Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Origins: Easing You In Users love the deep eyelet at the ankle as it helps to secure the boot.ħ-14 for Men, 5-12 for Women, with half sizesĪ premium price for one of the best backpacking boots on the market. One of the stickiest, grippiest outsoles on the market. The classic, tried-and-true waterproofing for boots. It’s mixed with nylon mesh and fabric for breathability. High quality boots use Nubuck leather, or full-grain leather.
Salomon is known for a narrow fit, and this is true for the Quest 4D 3 GTX. We categorize boots in three classes, and the Quest 4D 3 GTX are technically the upper range of Midweight. If you’re used to light trail runners or even light boots, you’ll want to warm your feet (and calves) up to these. Moderately heavy, though not the upper range. Product Name Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Feature Type They’re also waterproof and feature a thoughtful lacing system that works well on steep incline and under stormy skies. Yet these boots feel comfortable right out of the box and required a zero break-in period. The Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX’s are burly, big, and built to take you far under a heavy load.
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