There’s a decent amount of toe and heel rubber, just slightly less of a rubber toe cap along the sides than previous models but still enough to prove quite helpful. The forefoot seams appear to be a weak point for wear and tear. They also take quite a bit of time to dry out should you soak the boots inside and out.īased on their weight, it should come as little surprise that these boots are quite durable the upper is composed of nubuck leather and textile. The weight for size nines is 2 pounds 13.8 ounces a pair, not overly heavy but heavier than some comparative options. The flood height is 4.5 inches, a tad low compared to the overall height of the boot. When your operation takes you into the most rugged terrain, the QUEST 4D FORCES 2 HIGH Gore-Tex gives you the support and grip of a mountain boot, but still has the flexibility to take a knee or sprint to position in tough conditions. Still, these shoes will fall short on breathability in warmer temperatures, which is fairly typical when it comes to Gore-Tex. Weight: 2lbs 13.2oz / 1.3kg (Mens) Upper: Nubuck Leather/Textile Sole: Contagrip TD What We Like: Reasonably lightweight great traction plenty of ankle support. The Salomon Quest 4D 2 falls into the midweight boot category in terms of ankle height, stiffness, total weight, and build quality. It’s also worth noting that the Ortholite inserts are removable and have an antimicrobial treatment-an attractive option to diminish the smells associated with an all-day hike. No aches in the version 3’s so far, possibly due to the redesigned tread.At the top of our list for men’s hiking boots are the Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX. What we dont: Overkill for smoother trails and most day hiking. The waterproof bootie on the Quest is composed of seam-sealed Gore-Tex Performance Comfort, with nylon mesh panels and wicking polyester linings to absorb and disperse moisture, as well as a perforated Ortholite insert to improve breathability. (men’s size 9) Waterproof: Yes (Gore-Tex) What we like: Tough, protective, and supportive yet comfortable for covering long distances over technical ground.
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