The 10 best Salomon hiking shoes

Mikel Bejarano
Journalist and inveterate trail runner
Posted on 06-05-2024

When we are looking for hiking shoes we can not miss the comfort, cushioning, fit and safety. In RUNNEA we present this list so that you have under control the best Salomon hiking shoes, one of the favorite brands for lovers of outdoor practice, which one do you choose?

It goes without saying that the renowned French brand is a specialist in mountain materials, and how could it be otherwise, in hiking shoes as well. So we recommend that you do not lose detail of this juicy list that, for sure, will help you a lot in your next purchase.

The hiking, a safe bet Salomon

The Salomon brand is a benchmark for lovers of nature and libre sports. In its extensive catalog of hiking shoes you will find top-selling models among the most adventurous athletes. So we invite you to discover the most outstanding proposals of the company of Annecy below!

Salomon X Ultra 4 Gore-Tex

Rated as one of the best options for use as a sport shoe for hiking - hence its high weight - thanks to the superb performance of the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX you have the option to conquer virtually any terrain, adding protection and stability, even to some extent of lightness. It also brings with it the exclusive Goretex membrane for increased protection and faster movement. In fact, this latest version has a new chassis, which contributes to higher joint protection, all without sacrificing freedom of movement.

Salomon XA PRO 3D V9

The Salomon XA PRO 3D V9 is a hiking shoe & walking boot designed to face your most demanding and complete outings. The EnergyCell+ cushioning technology incorporated in its midsole, a high performance EVA foam, will offer exemplary cushioning while the upper, constructed through a 3D mesh, a fabric of maximum strength and durability. In addition, they stand out for maintaining a grippy All-Terrain Contagrip compound outsole and an advanced low-profile 3D chassis. A set of around 360 grams of weight and 11 millimeters of drop that will not leave anyone indifferent.

Salomon Elixir Activ

The new Salomon Elixir Activ offers a perfect alliance between sumptuousness, tangible comfort and balanced support for our hiking trails in the mountains. It features Active Chassis technology, developed by the brand, which offers guided lateral support for our days of trekking. The midsole of the shoe incorporates Fuze Foam technology, a technology that stands out for providing softness, comfort and cushioning, while the outsole has Reverse Camber technology that provides smoother transitions and a more natural tread. All this in a model that arrives with a contained weight of 323 grams in the men's version and 270 grams in the women's version.

Salomon Elixir Activ Gore-Tex

The new Salomon Elixir Activ Gore-Tex is a model born from the very young Elixir trekking line to offer a much lighter and more agile model without losing the cushioning and structure that characterizes it. We are talking about a model that comes with Active Chassis technology to provide lateral guidance. A novelty that joins its already characteristic midsole compound and a specific geometry of the outsole for a fluid and comfortable stride. The Fuze Foam cushioning technology incorporated in it, developed with 30% more natural rubber, together with the Active Chassis system, will offer perfect cushioning in all kinds of situations while the upper, made from a Gore-Tex mesh, will provide the necessary safety in all kinds of adverse situations.

Salomon Cross Over 2 Gore-Tex

The Salomon Cross Over 2 Gore-Tex is a hiking shoe that incorporates interesting new features and updates in relation to the previous version. The upper of the shoe has been designed to provide maximum protection, from the front to the resistant mesh, through its seamless construction and with the waterproofing provided by the breathable Gore-Tex membrane that will keep our feet dry at all times. The midsole has a soft foam that provides good cushioning, while the Contagrip outsole with multidirectional lugs offers more grip and traction in muddy terrain. All this in a very light shoe for a shoe with the brand's outstanding technologies, weighing only 330 grams in the men's version and 299 grams in the women's version.

Salomon Elixir Gore-Tex

The Salomon Elixir Gore-Tex are trekking shoes designed to face your most demanding and varied outings. Specifically prepared to maintain great cushioning, comfort and stability in mountainous terrain, they are a lightweight and comfortable model that will help you enjoy every outing 100%. The EnergyFoam cushioning technology incorporated in it, in addition to its upper, built through a Gore-Tex mesh, and its Contagrip compound outsole with Reverse Camber geometry with 5 millimeters deep lugs and an Active Chassis of great stability make them a perfect model for any hiker weighing only 336 grams.

Salomon X Ultra Pioneer Gore-Tex

The Salomon X Ultra Pioneer Gore-Tex is a hiking shoe that is part of one of the most popular ranges of the brand, such as the UltraX. It has an upper with a synthetic mesh and a Gore-Tex membrane to ensure the waterproofing of our feet in rainy and / or wet conditions. The midsole has a technology developed by the brand, 3D "Advanced chassis" while the comfortable and soft cushioning of the shoe is provided by an EVA foam inserted in the midsole, which also has an Ortholite insole. A model with Contagrip compound developed by the brand and that guarantees good durability and, thanks to the design of the multidirectional studs.

Salomon Outpulse Gore-Tex

If you are looking for a perfect model to enjoy each of your adventures in mountain terrain, do not miss the Salomon Outpulse Gore-Tex. A model very adaptable to the needs of the most adventurous mountaineer, since you can find it in the standard and normal version, in half-round version, as well as in the waterproof version with Gore-Tex.

Salomon Sense Ride 5

The Salomon Sense Ride 5 is a shoe that comes with a substantial change in the midsole, moving from the Optivibe technology of the Salomon Sense Ride 4 to the Energy Foam system, with greater cushioning and softness, but without losing reactivity. Despite being a model oriented to trail running, it can be used perfectly for your trekking days as it has an All Terrain Contagrip outsole with 3.5 mm lugs but with a pattern and/or geometry that will provide greater contact surface with the ground. A model that maintains a drop of 8 millimeters and a weight below the 300 grams, only 286 grams.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training, Racing
  • Cushion: Neutral
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 8 mm
  • Pace: Medium, High
  • Weight: 286 gr

Salomon Speedcross 6

Needless to say that the Salomon Speedcross 6 are all bestsellers in the world of trail running, so the sixth version of the Speedcross maintains that line to follow to provide the trail runner everything you need to run in the mountains. Also, as in the case of Sense Ride 5, this model can perfectly be used to face those more demanding trekking outings as it is a lighter model, more powerful and with better grip to the ground. Another plus point is its rapid mud evacuation. In addition, these Salomon Speedcross 6 include a renewed upper compared to previous versions, making this model a more versatile, functional and dynamic option.

  • Surface: Trail
  • Use: Training
  • Cushion: High
  • Running gait: Neutral
  • Drop: 10 mm
  • Pace: Medium
  • Weight: 297 gr

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