Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX Review after 600 Miles
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- Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX Review after 600 Miles
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16 months and 600 miles later, the X Ultra 3 is still going strong.
Features super grip Contragrip Sole, Waterproof Gore-Tex, Ortholite Liner, light weight at 2 pounds 0 ounce, mid-height ankle cover, super comfortable hiking boots are great for hiking and backpacking. - Jak na to + styl
I have always been a fan of the Salomon shoes and boots. I had an issue with one pair of them before and the folks at Salomon bent over backwards to help me with it. I have worn them for years. Nice video thank you posting it. Keep them coming.
Thanks for watching! Best boots I've ever owned.
Just bought it 2 days ago, I love it so far, so light, stylish 😎, worth the $$.
Great review btw. Liked and subscribed too.
Awesome. Love these shoes. Hope you enjoy and thanks for the sub!
Thanks for that feedback. I live on the MST and the Black Mountains. About to take on the Art Loeb in 8 weeks and looking for a new pair of hikers.
Sweet. I have worn Salomons twice on my Art Loeb thru hikes. Awesome trail. There are a couple of videos on my channel if you want to check it out. Thanks for watching!
loves these. my favorite hiking boots of all time. mine have about 400 miles on them but my dog chewed a hole, fang hole near toe area, also they started to crack a bit toward front. I am happy with the time of ware and tare although. great footware.
For lightweight boots they hold up really well. 😁
Good review, thanks
Thanks for watching
Mine loose waterproofness after like 1-2 months. Got a free new pair thanks to warranty but the same problem. After one year i have a hole in each shoe at the same spot just like you. My new boots are leather and i have will never have a problem like that again
Have had good luck with mine being waterproof, but after the hole forms they will definitely leak. These are a lighter duty boot and will wear out more quickly. Good luck with your new boots.
Thanks paul...always struggle to get the right shoes....poor Blair will never get off the couch after this lockdown
The lockdown sucks! LOL. Back on the trail some day ...
I wear these every day. I'm on my 4th pair. Super comfy but lose waterproof the first 6 weeks. Can't even walk through the dew in the grass in the morning without getting wet. I still love them just have to be careful in wet conditions.
I just wear mine for hiking/backpacking and had pretty good luck with them staying dry. Thanks for watching.
Great review! What do you think about the lacing system? Specially considering the open superior inlets/hooks and having just one of them on the top instead of two? Thanks
Thanks! The Ultra 2 only had one open hook on top, which I thought was odd at first but ended up liking as the boots lace up quicker. The Ultra 3 has two open hooks and it looks like the 4 has gone back to just one.
Hi Golden Blaze, just bought these boots about a month ago after an in depth research including your review on this channel. So far I really like the boots, have been out on several hikes here in Northern Quebec, Can. The only negative so far is the clicking noise coming from the tip of my left boot when I walk. Just wondering if you experienced the same issue with yours.
Great. No I have not noticed any shoe noise. My Osprey packs squeak though. Thanks for watching.
My 3s started letting water in the toe crease after 6 months of light use. Emailed the guys at Salomon and they sent me some 4s. Can't fault the guys, sounds like there normally sturdier.
Salomon has a great 2 year warranty. Hope the new ones last longer for you. Thanks for watching!
What is 4s?
4s are the latest model
Hi paul thanks for the video. Have you tried using these boots even in the snow? If so, how did they seem to you?
Ciao
I have worn these in the snow. Got up to my knees in a drift on top of Black Rock Knob last winter (much to my surprise). But for the most part, never above the ankles. They are decent with a thick pair of Darn Tuff socks. Thanks for watching!
Hello Golden Blaze, are these boots really waterproof? If you walk in a stream for example? Do they are narrow at front? Thanks.
Yes - the GTX are waterproof. I have not had a problem with them being too narrow, but they do offer in wide. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. Did the show breath well compared to non gortex ?
Hello Greg. They seem to breath okay. They are warm in hot weather. I have washed them a couple of times with water and a soft brush to clean the dirt out of the pores of the material and that keeps them breathing well. I'm still a fan of Gortex for a good year-around boot that you can wear in the snow and creek crossings. Thanks for watching.
Hey, thank you for this video! What is the difference between this one and the Quest 4D and which one is better?
Thanks for watching. I have never owned a pair of the Quest 4D. Should be able to find more information on the Salomon website. Just did a quick glance and the Quest looks like it has a higher ankle cover and is a heavier duty boot.
@@goldenblazehikes yeah the quest 4d is a bulkier more supportive boot
I used to have a pair of boots of this brand, I used to wear them for work. I know they are supposed to be for hiking but they were hella comfortable...
Yes they are. Thanks for watching
Hi. Do you recommend Salomon X 3 for a farmer? I work on field. Mud, and a lot of walking. Not that bad as hiking, but I need comfort.
Hello Adrian. These are super comfortable. No steel toe for safety, but other than that do not see why not. Thanks for watching.
@@goldenblazehikes Thanks! Good job!!
Were they tight on the width when they were new? If so, how easy did they loosen up?
Hey Mark. They felt great straight out of the box.
So I got a pair of these (same colour as yours), here's my take -
POSITIVES;
- insoles are SUPER comfortable - oddly lumpy at first but they seem to mold to your feet with light use.
- very little wearing-in time.
- weight absolutely nothing (my girlfriend picked up the package when it arrived and messaged me asking if I'd accidentally bought a single boot by mistake haha).
- oddly long for the fit (like half an inch longer than my MOABS in the exact same size) - but plenty of toe room as a result which is a bonus on steep descents.
- Treads feel pretty beefy, need to test on wet rock but seem pretty promising.
- wide fit version available (I have hobbit feet).
NEGATIVES:
- NOT WATERPROOF! I dunno if I'm just unlucky with GTX boots or what here - Feet felt a little damp at the toes after walking about in the rain at work - got home and tried the "bathtub test". They didn't leak immediately, so stitching/seams seem fine, but a few minutes after the inside of the boot was damp. Not dripping wet, but definitely damp. It seems water just soaks into the fabric bits on the top, which eventually soaks through to the inner layer. I'm wondering if Salomon just aren't properly proofing their outer boot for some stupid reason - I've hoyed a load of Nikwax Proofing Spray on them so hopefully this fixes it!
- regular version is super narrow, wide fit version is good but only just accommodates wider feet if you buy a size up. Regular Quest 4D was wider in the shop at the same size.
- Laces seem to come undone a lot unless you make them super tight at the top of the boot. Different lacing might help this mind, I'll see how it works out on a long hike tomorrow!
In general they seem awesome apart from the waterproofing being shit, just hope the nikwax fits it but they really need to better treat the outers in the factory!
Update - 10 mile hike, up and down mountains, dry weather but tons of wet, boggy ground. My feet weren't WET, but the inside of the boots were damp again. More damp got through when washing them later.
They're not full on leaking but these things are NOT waterproof!
Mate brought a pair of leather Scarpas with him and his feet were bone dry.
Probs gonna try and return these under warranty and get proper, leather boots. Goretex is a joke.
Very strange. Sounds like you got a defective pair. I would take them back and get a refund too. On my third pair now and still love them. Good luck on your next pair of boots.
@@goldenblazehikes It's weird, I mean my feet were only a little bit damp (merino socks mind) after 10 miles of basically walking through bogs, but they should be bone dry with new boots!
Only thing is I bought online and the company are based in Spain, and returns look like a total pain in the arse. I might have to just wait a bit and claim Salomon's warranty instead.
I'm kinda torn because they are a BIT waterproof, and insanely comfy. I honestly feel like Goretex just can't cope with British weather haha. My brand new sealskins socks failed miserably the other week too.
Either that or their manufacturing quality has gone downhill recently. See all these people with 10yr old boots still working and everyone who bought some a year ago has had em leak.. same with Merrell.
@@sonicwingnut Exactly the same as me, I live in the South West of England and I’m always on the Moors. I tried a pair of these after my old leather shooting boots finally gave up after 6 years. The goretex just doesn’t seem to work.. feet where damp and this was only walking along, long wet grass and small puddles 😩
I have never had any luck with gortex, every pair of boots I’ve had that were gortex have not kept my feet dry.. I don’t get it
Love the boots (I'm on my fourth pair) except I don't get anywhere near 600 miles out of the soles, and they can't be resoled.
They are great. I wear mine for hiking only and they seldom see pavement. Thanks for watching.
Do you feel these boots are true to size? I wear a size 10 in my Vasque boots and am wondering if I should do the same with the Salomons. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for watching. Yes, however I go up 1/2 size to make sure and have plenty of toe room to prevent blisters. Also wear Darn Tuffs with full cushion.
How work this boots in winter and sniw?
I wear these in the winter and works great in the snow as long as it is not too deep. Thanks for watching.
Can i using this boots also in winter for wxample in - 10'c ?
Yes with a good pair of wool socks and not in deep snow. Thanks for watching.
About to try single digits with them in the White's.. With Darn Tough Mountaineering socks and Gaiters.. Will let you know!
Are they true to size or should I buy up a half size?
True to size, but for me I like to buy 1/2 size up to allow for more toe room to insure no rubbing/blisters. Thanks for watching.
Thanks, are they true to size?
Yes - I would say they are. I do go up half a size to leave plenty of room for my toes. Thanks for watching.
Are yours made in India or Vietnam?
India. Thanks for watching.
Hi there, thank you for the videos. Very helpful.
I bought these bought a recently and having tried them on I find one boot (right one) digs in a bit/pushes on
on the inside edge of my foot... it’s hard to tell if it’s the inner sole they provide or the side of the boot chassis. Anyone else had this issue? I haven’t worn them out at all yet and will start wearing them indoors to see how I get on but concerns me as I’m sure it would cause a problem if I went on a hike. Anyone else experienced this? Thanks in advance
Hey Kushin. Thanks for watching. I would take them back (or send them back) and ask for another pair. They should very comfortable right out of the box. Hope it works out for you.
@@goldenblazehikes thank you for coming back to me so quickly. Much appreciated indeed. Keep well and safe. Cheers, Dean
@@goldenblazehikes Hi, sorry me again... hope you’re well.
Just a quick one, do you not find that there is quite an exaggerated curve to the inner side of the boot? My left boot feels fine but the right one if I take the inner sole out has a curve on the inside that really comes into the centre space of the boot and that’s what’s causing me discomfort. Appreciate you find them comfortable as do I on the left foot but wondered if it’s something you’ve noticed at all? Thanks
Hello Dean. No I have not. Again, perhaps you have a defective pair? Would suggest returning and getting a new pair.
@@goldenblazehikes thanks. I will arrange to send them back and try another pair. If they’re no good then will have to try a different boot or brand. Appreciate your help, thank you
is that the ^wide^ ultra?
Standard width
I'm tossing up between them and the Salomon Quest Primes. How are they going now?? Still going?
Thanks for watching. Not familiar with the Quest Prime. I did finally buy another new pair Salomon X Ultras for backpacking, LOL. Still have this same pair in the video for wearing off trail.
@@goldenblazehikes Wow that's pretty good! And 600 miles is pretty damm impressive haha. How long after this video did you keep wearing them on the trails before you bought your new pair?
Another 6 months. Not sure of the additional mileage.
@@goldenblazehikes Just bought the Ultras! Here's hoping i get the same mileage you got out of yours hahaha. i looked at the Primes, but the sole was very stiff, and they were definitely a heavier boot. I already have a heavy boot for my big winter hikes, so i went for the Ultras as my regular hiker.
Cool. Hope you enjoy them.
Are they true to size ?
Yes. I do go up a half size to insure plenty of toe room. Thanks for watching.
@@goldenblazehikes Thanks.