![]() ![]() The Salomon Xs are a high-collar waterproof hiking boot, like the Hoka Kaha 2 GTX and the La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX. However, they are also available in a wide model ( men’s and women’s). Customer reviewers also found that these shoes fit narrow feet better. I have a narrow foot, so I found the Salomon to fit well. This allowed my toes to spread out when they swelled during and after hiking. These boots felt true to size with extra room in the toe box. The Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX are versatile boots for most hikers tackling most trails in all climates and terrain. For 2023, they’re the only lightweight hiking boot we tested where the weight stayed the same-every other boot model got heavier. ![]() In our own testing, we found these lightweight summer hiking boots to have exceptional traction, good breathability, and feel comfortable right out of the box without a break-in period. The 2023 model is just as lightweight as in previous years and this year, has an updated style that we like. It's the top-selling men's boot at REI and won an Outdoor Gear Lab Editor's Choice. It's the only lightweight Gore-tex hiking boot that received a rating of 5 out of 5 from both Gear Junkie and Run Repeat. The Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid Gore-Tex ( men’s and women’s) is our winner for the Best Hiking Boot overall for hikers of all skill levels and foot shapes. What we didn’t like: runs narrow, available in wide sizing but can be hard to find What we liked: breathability, waterproofing, exceptional traction, incredible comfort right out of the box, no break-in needed Beneath the footbed, a HOKA J-Frame employs a higher density foam to give medial support without the use of plastic or posts.Weight (per boot): 13.5 oz (women’s) / 15.2 oz (men’s) The Active Foot Frame cradles your feet in place like a bucket seat in a race car, dropping you deeper into the midsole so you always land in the right place. For stability, HOKA uses two unobtrusive features: an Active Foot Frame and J-Frame. Called the Meta-Rocker, HOKA can shift it forward or backward to enhance your efficiency any way you like. ![]() ![]() HOKA carved a rocker shape into the foam to make the heel-to-toe transition quicker and smoother. The big midsole isn’t just for comfort, though. But the lightweight foam compound does all that without slowing the shoe down. HOKA stuffs its shoes with foam for maximum shock absorption and silly levels of comfort. The most noticeable component of any HOKA shoe is the hefty serving of foam in the midsole. HOKA's advanced technology coaxed pack-leading performance out of its max-cushioned running shoes. The big midsole initially set HOKA shoes apart, but advancements in foam technology, stability and shape now make HOKA shoes ideal for any runner or walker. The late-stage Meta-Rocker is placed just in front of the metatarsal heads-nearer your toes-which helps provide more stable forefoot support. The early-stage Meta-Rocker is placed just behind the foot's metatarsal heads-closer to the middle of the foot-to create a smoother ride and promote a faster transition to toe-off. The Meta-Rocker is a rounded shape that acts like a rocking chair to promote a runner's natural gait and create an efficient, smooth transition. Those midsoles are also carved into what HOKA calls a Meta-Rocker shape. The most-cushioned HOKA shoes, like the HOKA Bondi and HOKA Clifton, pack tons of cushy foam underfoot for a supremely soft ride. The midsole on HOKA running shoes takes many forms. But one thing makes HOKA shoes stand out from (and above) other running shoes: the midsole. The idea for HOKA’s maximalist running shoes started in the French Alps where the brand’s founders dreamed of premium cushioning and a ride that carried momentum. ![]()
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