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Post by hikerjer on Sept 7, 2015 12:41:16 GMT -8
Anyone had any experience with Solomon hiking boots? I'm considering getting a pair as they seem to fit well, but I know nothing about their durability or toughness.
Any comments?
Thanks.
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Post by gabby on Sept 7, 2015 14:17:49 GMT -8
I saw a video by Sean "Shug" Emery recently ( Shug's Pack Load for 30ºF to 45ºF Wet, Windy & Cold Trips, about 2:06) in which he gave high praise for Solomon's Quest 4D (He mistakenly calls them the "Solomon Quad 4D"). So I hopped right over to REI and tried a pair. They were comfortable enough that I ordered a 2nd pair the next day. Of course, YMMV. Shoes and boots are notoriously personal. Report on durability/toughness to come. |
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Post by Westy on Sept 7, 2015 16:04:30 GMT -8
Have some Salomon Nordic boots that have held up for years. If they fit go for it. If they are defective, you know in the first 100 miles.
Cheers!
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 7, 2015 19:14:49 GMT -8
Have some Salomon Nordic boots that have held up for years. If the fit go for it. If they are defective, you know in the first 100 miles. I wonder if those are the same ones I have. Mine are the cheesiest synthetic old-stype (3-pin) boots I could find. I thought I would upgrade bindings, but I never did, and the boots have lasted much longer than I could reasonably expect. I've looked at Salomon hiking boots in the store, and didn't see anything that bothered me, but I didn't find any that really fit me, either. |
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Post by tallgrass on Sept 7, 2015 20:25:52 GMT -8
I had a pair of SOlomon shoes I wore mostly to class, but lot of wandering about as well. Man, I loved those shoes. wore great, lasted forever. Only pair of shoes my old lab ever chewed up.
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Post by jcb on Sept 7, 2015 20:47:11 GMT -8
No experience with their boots since I have switched to trail runners, but for those I currently wear solomons. Very well built, very comfortable. Have stood up to good wear.
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Post by Westy on Sept 8, 2015 6:04:06 GMT -8
I wonder if those are the same ones I have. Mine are the SNS Greenland Backcountry version. Had them since 1998 and still use them on my Fischer E-99 Mountain Crowns! |
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Post by hikerjer on Sept 8, 2015 7:13:01 GMT -8
Thanks for all the comments. I've gone ahead and ordered them and will give a report when I've had time to put them through the test.
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 8, 2015 7:16:21 GMT -8
I wonder if those are the same ones I have. Mine are the SNS Greenland Backcountry version. Had them since 1998 and still use them on my Fischer E-99 Mountain Crowns! That would be a big upgrade for me. |
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