Men’s Quest Element Gore-Tex, Waterproof Neutral Leather Hiking Boots

Best hiking boots I've ever bought, super comfortable, just starting to show some age after a few years of daily of daily use still water proof and still have great traction while being relatively light weight I'll definitely be getting salomons again

This is the seventh pair of Solomon boots I have purchased. They’ve always remained waterproof. I just retired the pair I bought in 2024, I’m currently switching between the pair I bought last year and earlier this year. The bottom sole of the boot wears out before the top. Very good quality boot. Very good fit. To “unlock“ the laces from the ankle high lace-lock you just have to pull up as you are untying them. that will free it without feeling like you have to shred your lace just to get it undone. I bought this new pair for my trip to Iceland.

These boots are worth every penny. The ankle support is perfect and adjustable, the waterproofing works well even with the bottom half of the boot submerged. They have held up extermely with the first 50 or so miles I have put on them in the Wind River range of Wyoming. Fit is true to size, with the foot held securely in the boot, and the boot holding securely on even riverbeds. Would recommend without reservation! Well done Salomon!

I've had these for over a month now. These are worn daily at work as an arborist. They still look new. I can't attest to tge waterproof aspect yet,but gore tex should be good. I'll probably get another pair to replace these as I like them alot. Great traction on hilly terrain. They also are sort of hard on the sides which helps protect from jagged rocks on branches while walking. They're also very light,so they don't weigh you down. I definitely recommend these.

These are well built, durable and comfortable.

I've been wearing Salomon boots for several years. But I don't like these boots for multiple reasons. First off. They leak.....which sucks when your walking in central Africa, and feet in your boots really really sucks..... There is a strange plastic cup for the heal, that goes over your ankle. When Im going down something steep, the plastic jambs into the side of my ankle, which doesn't hurt......for the first 30 times, then it starts to really hurt. The 90° lace holders, which transition between the top of your foot, and going up your ankle. Are legitimately a pain to get the kaces out of. It's ripping the laces up, and only a matter of time before they snap. You know what else is hard to get, in a really rural area of central Africa...... Yup.... Boot laces...... Ha inf these boots for two months, I shouldn't have the chunks ripped out of the soles like I do.... They just aren't very durable. My other Salomon boots just keep kicking, but these...... I dunno..... Theyre just failing for me in multiple ways. I gotta say, the stitching is holding well, and there's no obvious peeling of the soles from the boot. It the fact that BOTH boots are letting water in. Is really disappointing. I was just scooping some water out of a stream as well, was only in the water for a few moments. With it being both boots. It's less of an accident in my opinion, and more of a construction failure.

I do some really rugged trekking and work in hilly bushy land. Sometimes wet, muddy and slippery ON CLAY! Yuck clay. Yuck 15lbs of mud on each boot. Slow, In the rain. Dark. Holding stuff, going nowhere fast. Yuck clay. Anyway, Quality top notch! My bush resilience is partly based on the toughness of this boot. I’m fairly remote and can’t take careless chances. Using heavy brush cutters and chainsaws on steep slopes for hours is serious work - it requires your full attention - the ankle support is absolutely essential. The trakky grip sole is essential. The added bonus of being lightweight is essential. I can’t say enough how much I value this piece of footwear. Sometimes I’m like a Sherpa, carrying anywhere between 30 and 70lbs on shoulder, up and down hills. I will never work without it - galoshes? Wellies, neoprene, rubber boots, whatever they’re called are for flat land, washing a car or something like that. These are the boots that can get you in and out of anything - with or without load. It’s a vital piece of survival/work gear. If I don’t have these to get into the action… nah, will just stay home! bought a second pair kinda for dry weather. The waterproof didn’t really hold up somehow by 3rd year of use. Dammit they’re good!

They fit true to size, and seem durable. I haven't had a chance to put them through the ringer yet but have done lots of standing for hours in them and some walking. I have flat feet and they didn't hurt *too* bad after. Tread and grip seem to be pretty decent on uneven and loose terrain. The ankle support style they have going is odd, they grip your ankles pretty firmly. I'm assuming over time it kind of stretches or loosens, but for now it is a bit uncomfortable. Breathability seems ok. I'm in Arizona but got these just as the triple digit weather ended, but I haven't felt like my feet were swimming. However the goretex is obvious as my feet were noticeably warm. Tldr, grippy, kinda warm, ankle support is incredibly smug, objectively breathable, also kind of funny color combo

If you are hiker , adventurous, go straight and have it , amazing

Very nice pair of shoes

the shoes need break-in time and also the traction is overall good but not as good as any Vibram sole.

These boots felt comfortable right out of the box, I hike with my dog in the forest almost every morning in Northern Ontario and they have held up great, no seam splitting or rubber delaminating. Great tread, ankle support and so far are water resistant (2 months old) There is a trick when unlacing them; the middle metal guide holds the laces as tight as you want but won’t let go, you have to pull them down to stretch it and then they come out perfectly. I have bought a lot of hiking boots in my 65 years these are about the best.

I used these boots for more than 18 hrs continuously. I used them while I climbed almost an elevation of 2500 ft and down. I also went through a reentrant and water. All this and I did not feel anything. Boots are totally waterproof, keeps feet warm and fits nicely.