Salomon Men's X Ultra 4 Mid GTX Hiking Boots
The Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX is the mid-height version of Salomon's acclaimed X Ultra 4 hiking line — a technical, fast-moving trail shoe with ankle coverage. It pairs a waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex membrane with the Contagrip MA outsole, whose aggressive multi-directional lugs grip wet rock, loose dirt, and packed trail alike. The Sensifit upper cradles the midfoot for a precise, trail-runner-like fit, the Advanced Chassis adds stability and reduces fatigue on long descents, and the quicklace system gets you laced and moving in seconds. It runs narrow compared with roomy shoes like the Merrell Moab 3, so wide-footed hikers should size up or look elsewhere.
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Technical trails punish shoes with sloppy fit and weak grip — wet rock, loose scree, and long descents wreck both your footing and your feet. The X Ultra 4 Mid GTX answers with a precise Sensifit fit, grippy Contagrip MA outsole, and a stability chassis that reduces fatigue on the way down, plus Gore-Tex to keep wet trail out. You pay a premium — especially now, as the X Ultra 4 line phases out — and the narrow fit won't suit wide feet.
🏆 How It Compares
The X Ultra 4 Mid GTX is the sporty technical pick of the three: a mid-height Gore-Tex shoe with a precise, trail-runner-like fit, Contagrip MA grip for wet rock and loose terrain, and an Advanced Chassis that reduces fatigue on long descents. The quicklace system is fast and secure. What you trade: it runs narrow (wide feet need the Targhee 3), it's the priciest of the trio at ~$232, and current Amazon stock is limited as the X Ultra 4 line phases out — the Mid is the variant still widely available.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Genuine Gore-Tex membrane keeps feet dry through rain, mud, and stream crossings while staying breathable
- Contagrip MA outsole delivers confident traction on wet rock, loose dirt, and technical terrain
- Advanced Chassis guides the stride and reduces fatigue on long, rocky descents
- Quicklace system makes on-trail adjustments fast and hassle-free
❌ Cons
- Runs narrow — wide-footed hikers will need to size up or choose a roomier shoe like the KEEN Targhee 3
- Current Amazon pricing runs high (~$230) because the X Ultra 4 line is being phased out in favor of the X Ultra 5
- Sporty, precise ride trades some plushness for responsiveness
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