Lightweight backpackers and peak baggers should be just fine. Of all the backpacking boots we had along for review, the Salomon’s felt the thinnest underfoot, which over time lead to some soreness.įor perspective, this was after a 14-mile day over rocky terrain while carrying a backpacking pack exceeding 40 pounds. But loaded down with extra water and gear for our trip in Cedar Mesa, Utah, did expose one weakness in the lightweight design-foot fatigue. Underfoot, the 4D Chassis delivers excellent lateral stability without resorting to an excessively stiff midsole shank. The ankle height measures 6 inches from the insole to the top collar, quite tall for a boot in this lighter category.
A big contributor is the tall boot height, which easily wraps over and around the ankle.
#Salomon quest 4d gtx forces full
Even with an overloaded pack full of gear to test, the performance was excellent. With an aggressive stance and a great fit around the foot and ankle, the Salomon Quest 4D 2 has truly impressive support and stability on the trail. To see how the Quest 4D 2 GTX stacks up, see our comparison table and article on the best hiking boots. Below we break down the Quest's traction, waterproofing, durability, sizing and fit, and more.
But don’t take a lack of sweeping changes as a bad thing. The updates can be summarized as the following: connecting most of the tongue to the boot’s upper for a better fit when laced up and to create a better seal, and improving the laces and rubber rand. The 2nd generation (the 4D 2 GTX) was released in spring of 2015, and Salomon has stuck to its original recipe. Appreciated for its light and nimble feel, the original Salomon Quest 4D GTX quickly became a go-to hiking boot for serious day-hikers and fast moving backpackers.
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