Salomon Quest 4D GTX3 Hiking Boot Review 

Great comment Gene!

Glad you like them!

Nice to hear from Nepal!

Glad you enjoyed that :)

Yes super comfortable! That is why I keep coming back to them.

Same here,never worn such a comfortable pair of boots,unfortunately the sole started coming off after 6mths,shame really 👍🏼

Thanks Lion! Good suggestion!

Couldn't agree more!

Yeah, I'm not the kid of guy to do a review on something new. :)

I know- at first I wanted to utilize my taekwondo and head kick him into the 6 th row, but then I recognize seems like a standup dude

Thanks Ron, I appreciate the affirmation!

Hi Ken, I find the size is fairly true to my actual size. I have the same experience with other brands that you do. I am a US9 but I often need a US10 or US10.5 depending on the brand - yes Merrell is one of them, Columbia seems to be going that way too. These boots fit well at US9 for me and they have been consistent with all the pairs I own. You could always try on a pair at a store even if you want to order online. Good luck!

@@KevinOutdoors I'll go into the store and do just that! Makes a change to see a review like yours instead of a technical sales pitch.glad I found this video.gonna check your channel out.thanks Kevin. Ken.

Thanks Joe! Love that comment!

They are great boots. I hope you had a great trip to WCPP!

Have you check Hanwag products?

Good question Ganesh. I know that some people do that. I used to wear multiple pairs of socks hiking now I am back down to one. Sometimes I wear a very very thin liner pair. So no I don't buy a larger size. I just look for a good all around fit.

Thanks for the feedback.

I have Zamberlans as you know and I would suggest the Salomon's are probably better on wet rocks but still probably not as good as what I think you are hoping for. I don't think anyone makes a truly soft sole hiking boot anymore that is ideal for wet rocks.

Thanks Trail Tribe I didn't know that.

Thanks, glad you liked it!

They are good boots but plenty warm in hot weather.

Good socks can help with the heat. I wear merino wool People Socks (long and mid), and my feet never feel too hot, hiking in Israel year-round

Hi Jelena, Before I could afford good boots, I used to use gel insoles but once I went to these boots it wasn't necessary. I just use the insoles that come with the boot. I will look for Solestar though. Sounds interesting.

All I can say is that I have been happy. There are a few commenters who have reported negative experiences. It makes me wonder if they have multiple manufacturing locations or if counterfeit boots are in the market. But most comments are very positive. Good Luck!

@@KevinOutdoors apparently some are made in Vietnam and others in India, and one of them is supposedly better quality (can't remember which). I ended up ordering the X Ultra 3 mid top anyway because they had a wide fit option and I have hobbit feet, but I did realise my local sports direct had the ultras and quest prime (slightly cheaper 4Ds) in, so I swung by on my way home to test em - they only had size 9 but the Quest was a bit wider than their non-wide ultras which were tight as hell.. glad I ordered the wide fit in 9.5! Since the Quests seemed wider in general if I don't like the Ultras I'm 100% exchanging them for Quest 4Ds.

That is what I like about them, very comfortable right out of the box!

Thanks.

My pleasure!

Thanks Andrew, I appreciate the comment. Some like the snapping and some think there were a few too many. I was just trying to introduce an element to make things a little mroe interesting. Thanks!

Thanks Faesvespa!

Thanks Mike!

I haven't worn Nike in a while but in most shoes I am a US9.5 and these fit very well at 9.5

Thanks Callous D. !

Thanks Wade, yes the internet is likely big enough for us both to have a similar video :) No rush I was going to do this review when I got my last pair but I got the boots dirty before I could make the video.

Kevin Outdoors Dirty boots are a good thing!👌

Thanks, I will check him out. Actual cobbler's seem very rare these days.

Thanks Pete, I have had a few others report similar. Like perhaps once in a while there is a flaw in the waterproofing.

Hey, Much Appreciated!

THanks EOD, they are almost identical. The do keep changing the colour but everything else seems very similar. I read somewhere that they upgraded the laces about 5 years ago. They apparently stay tied up better now.

They also have a new tread pattern from the 3d version to the 4d version

The midsoles are different. They had the plastic support on the entire midsole earlier. Now they reduced it to the heel area only.

Great, glad you like them!

I hope you like them as much as I do mine!

Hi Sebastian, these are warmer than most hiking boots but I would not recommend them for winter camping. They are not insulated in any intended way.

Hi Sebastian, I'll have to go with Kevin on this one. Just did Canaan Backcountry W.Va in December and after about two hours hiking, my feet were cold. Not toecicles, but cold. The temperature was around 15 f. The snow on the trail averaged about 4 inches and I was wearing sock liners, wool socks, gaiters, snow pants and an oversized snow bib. It's hard to find a comfortable hiking boot(and these are extremely comfortable) that will keep your feet warm in anything 15f or colder. I tend to think that if you buy a larger size, one that will accomodate two pairs of wool socks, then I think these could be your boots as long as it doesn't get below 10f. Factors also play in, like are you going to be active while wearing these, or, are you going to be sitting around the campfire at night in 10f. I'm willing to bet on my Solomom boots that the next time I'm in the mountains that I will purchase an insole, wear the same sock line-up and, put some toe warmers in. I believe that i can get about 5hrs of hiking in with 5f.

Thanks Tom, I have heard this kind of thing from a number of viewers. Seems like a certain percentage are dissatisfied with the quality and the customer service.

Thanks harry berry, I was also surprised at the amount of commenters who reported a failure. Mine have held out fine but there does seem to be some inconsistency.

It is wide but not as wide as other boots like Keen.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Mike!

Thanks for the feedback. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Thanks for the question Joe. These boots can be a bit warm in summer months. I tend to hike in the shoulder season when bug are low. I hike in the boreal and in mountain areas so for my purposes they are OK. I have seen comments about these boots being too hot for warmer times of the year or desert areas. If I was worried about being too hot I would try and find a pair of boots without goretex. It isn't as breathable as people think it is. Good luck and thanks for the view.

I'm in Ontario, and most of the stuff I do is in central ontario. so maybe thats the case? the reviews I'm reading about the heat are from desert and rather hot climates. I wear work boots all day long in construction so I am used to some heat, just not sure as some of the reviews make it sound like this is borderline a winter boot. I'm not overly concerned with the heat as I am with just not having my feet breathe. The columbias I have will leave your feet soaked in sweat whether its 4 degrees out or 34 degrees out. they just do not breathe at all.

Of course it is a personal choice but I would say you will be fine with these. Very comfortable, excellent support, reasonably durable and waterproof.

I'll have to go try them on too, just trying to do as much research as possible. The columbia ones I mentioned I got because they were on sale at mec, didn't do any research just got them cause why not they were on sale for under $140 and I needed some new boots. But after spring/summer with them they suck. Rather invest in something good that I don't need to worry about or have my tent reek when I take off my boots because they make my feet sweat like a swamp from having no breathability. The other boot I was thinking of was one from Vasque but all the reviews I'm finding on them list one major flaw, the eyelets rip off easy. They have great reviews otherwise but that one durability issue makes me not want to risk it. Thanks for the review and insight, really helping narrow my choices.

Joe Chitussi I own these boots and in 25+°C my feet were nearly bone dry however they also work well as a cold weather boot (used down to -10°C) have owned 2 pairs now and haven’t had any problems

Agree my timberlands are great and inexpensive

Thanks.

Hi Pankaj, All I can tell you is that I get about two years out of my boots. The sole does break up after a period of time and depending on how rough the trail is. I am a big guy and that adds to the wear and tear. My wife is a much smaller person and she easily gets 4-5 years out of a new pair of boots.

@@KevinOutdoors is your Quest 4D 3gtx is all good till now? And it's sole is it perfect till now?

In the video the boots I am throwing out are from 2013. So they have lasted 5 years. The other boots I bought in 2015 are still holding up very well so 3 years old and still almost perfect.

Mine is falling off only 6 months old soles are falling off

Most boots these days are pretty bad for grip in wet conditions. To grip well in wet conditions the sole needs to be soft. No one wants to sell boots with a soft sole because they wear out faster.

Thanks Omar!

Thanks Kurt! I thought I would fool around with that to try and keep the viewer's attention. Much appreciated!

Google is your friend.

Strange, the laces on my new boots are much better than the older ones.

Please explain in great detail As I am about to buy a pair

Yeah not my best knife. :)

Thanks Blue Patch!

I think there are a few boot repair places (online) that still do that. But the rest of the boot gets torn up over time too.

Hi Phoria, I am no expert but it sounds like you have issues with your feet and it may or may not be the boots fault. 3 miles shouldn't start hurting the bottom of your feet unless the boots are really really bad. I once had this problem with an old pair of boots and I got gel insoles. But I would recommend getting your feet checked out. My chiropractor has really helped me get in alignment and walk (more) properly. Obviously I can't offer you direct advice I can only let you know what works for me you have to do what works for you. Good luck!

I haven't really noticed this as an issue. If you feel this is a problem you can try a silicone base spray. Most hardware and camping stores sell this.

Thanks Levent!

Hi Akash, I much appreciate the comment. I might get into other genres but I am pretty busy just putting out content related to the outdoors. I am trying to dabble in other themes as time permits. I do thank you for the comment!

@@KevinOutdoors Hey Kevin, why are the laces so ridiculously long? Why not just cut those down? You don't need 8 feet of laces!

Good question Robert, it is really tough to say as I suppose it depends on how much walking you do. As most of the damage on my older boots were from cuts and scrapes around the edges probably mostly from sharp rocks. And since there are fewer sharp rocks in the city I would say they should last 3 or more years. Just a guess. The sole is fairly durable. It will also depend on how heavy you are. I am +200lb and shoes that I wear every day last about 8 months. My 110lb wife has cheap shoes that have lasted 3+ years.

You are welcome!

Good question Richard. I haven't seen a 'wide' option but in my opinion (and I have a wide foot) they fit well. You will have to try on a pair to be sure.

Thanks Kalvin!

Thanks!

Thanks Jim, glad you liked them! And, I'm glad you enjoyed my thing with the box :)

I don't know, some people in this world are just happy to have shoes.

Cool, I hope you enjoy!

Thanks Jay. A small percentage of commenters have mentioned the sole coming unglued after considerable use. I wonder if it was a bad batch.

Sorry man, I have no idea. I am not a crampon guy!

@@KevinOutdoors no worries mate! Thanks for the great video too 👍

Thanks Kris!

Great wool underwear! I am glad the company I ordered from didn't waste packaging by sending them separately.

Canada, eh! :)

@@TK-cl1jm , love Vermont! I grew up in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, just north of there. I hope you love the boots as much as I do.

LOL, yeah not a knife for quick work.

Kevin Outdoors 👊😀

They are very similar the 4d3 is the newer version. I think my first pair was 4d2. Very little difference. I think the laces and the tread are a bit different. I would say that the 4d3 are marginally better.

@@KevinOutdoors thnxx bro

4d2 were better. The 4d chassis/sole extended to the toes. MIne lasted years. The new ones have the 4d thing in the heel only. I can see the glue pasting all along the sole. Hope it lasts.

@@udayansingh6642 are bhai aap to bharat se hi ho apka dhnywad ..

I would google it and find a location where you live.

It was a Buck knife.

Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever and certainly not hiking boots.

@@KevinOutdoors i had a teacher, who taught us to make stuff to last for a 100 years. that seems like forever. i think salomon just want to make money, instead of shoes. they dont listen to feedback, as they say, as this shoes, as you show too 1:35, have a big flaw of the heel outsole and they keep making them like that for many years, including new revisions.

I have had water in my boots before. I discovered that the boots weren't leading it was water running down my legs and into the boots. I tested them in a bin of water and they remained dry for hours.

@@KevinOutdoors quite possible that Kevin, but these particular boots obviously had the Goretex membrane missing or faulty, Whilst wearing fleece leggings under goretex trousers the water came in the boots.

Thanks for the feedback Memphis. I occasionally hear comments like that. I wonder if they simply turn out a few duds now and again. Glad they took them back!

@@KevinOutdoors that's probably it just like in everything else. So I gave them another chance returned does and got another pair in exchange by the way that iguana color is hard to find.

I explain this in my 'Camping in the Rain' video. I do get wet feet if I am wearing shorts and water runs down my leg into the boots. Rain pants or gaiters are needed to keep dry feet when hiking in the rain.

@@KevinOutdoors You don't need that to do your test, you can submerge them under the water 100% up until the point where the water would get in from the main hole. You just left the bottom under the water where the rubber is.... that's pointless test to do unless they have a big hole on them like one of yours do. You are not testing the fabric that goes on top of the boot that in theory prevents water coming in like rain for instance.

I don't think you could see the test properly. Perhaps I should have shot from above. The tops of the boot were submerged. Not all the way up to the opening but to about an inch from that. I didn't want to splash water and ruin the test. The toes of the boots were completely submerged.

@@KevinOutdoors Yeah, I can't, thanks for the update!

I have heard about some of the boots doing that and have had that comment before. I wonder if they have multiple factories?

contact Salomon about that, they have awesome warranty service.

I just gave the best advice I could. I wouldn't recommend these boots for city use. The heel is very stiff. Great support on a rough trail but a little awkward on flat pavement.

LOL, I don't think that brand would sell! 😀

Great idea!

Thanks good feedback Saemus. I did think the water test was clear, I put them in water for an hour with a brick to hold them down.

Idiot. The regime is clearly explained. Listen.

Well, I think I am when I play around with the camera. :) Thanks!

Hi Missy, mine were made in Vietnam.

I would love to but I can't find the magic click on my computer. I really wish it had one! 😀

Scarpa makes good boots and they are well known for quality mountaineering boots. Their full leather options like the Kinesis tend to be a lot heavier than this model of Salomon.

Do you consider the Scarpa Kinesis Pro Gtx A mountaineering or a all terrain hiking boot ?

@@andrewlinesjah4538 I'd consider it a backpacking boot. I am not that familiar with the brand but they have an excellent reputation. All leather is very nice but heavy and pricy. I went down that path for awhile and own a pair of leather and pricy Zamberlans that I never wear because of the weight. The trend in backpacking it to move towards lighter footwear. That model of Scarpa weights 1.7 kg while the Salomon Quest weighs 1.28kg. Here in Canada that model of Scarpa will cost about $420 and the Salomon will cost about $280.

Weight Reference : 850g; 1lbs 14oz (1/2 pair size 42 ) # $ 349 . 00 USD Nothing wrong with that Salomon is garbage compared to the kinesis pro gtx

@@andrewlinesjah4538 LOL OK, enjoy your boots. I would suggest that both are good boots.

Thanks Erik. I have wide feet and these fit me well. In other shoes I usually need to buy a size or two larger so I can fit the width. I do find it interesting that all the comments about Salomon being narrow are coming from Europeans. I wonder if they have a different cut or style in Europe than they do in North America?

@@KevinOutdoors if its a diffent cut in Europe is actually an interesting question. I've used Salomons for many years, because they are tuff and a good quality. But about fitment, I use Ecco as everyday shoe footwear, because they fit perfect. As everyday field boots I use Lowa. Thanks for your presentation, it's good.

Thanks for the comments. I did not expect anyone to comment that the boots are narrow. When I saw so many comments about how narrow Salomons are I was very surprised. I think 100% of those comments are from Europe so I think it is a good hypothesis that they are actually a different cut. Very interesting. Thanks again. I will try and do some research on this.

​@@KevinOutdoors I just bought a pair (US) and had to return them because they weren't wide enough. However, its just the arch that's too narrow. The toe box is way wider than most boots I've tried and heel is nice and snug. That said, I wouldn't call it more narrow than other standard sized boots. Ultimately it's not wide enough for my wide, somewhat flat feet because it's not a wide sized boot. Weirdly, the typical recommendation of sizing up made things way worse as the heel step was under my arch.

Good info, thanks Jay. I feel I have wide feet but there must be others with much wider feet :)

Great choice! Happy Trails!

@@KevinOutdoors just can't wait to try them on I own a pair of Columbia hiking boots very comfortable

Um, yes there is. You can even see it in the thumbnail. There is a wedge of it under the heel and above the sole.

@@KevinOutdoors UM NO... theres no carbon fiber in that shoe. at all. its rubber/plastic... ask salomon themselves lmao.