Salomon Men's X Ultra 3 Gore-TEX Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Lightweight Trail Running & Outdoor Adventure Footwear for Men

Love these shoes. I walked the Camino de Santiago in them and I have wide feet with foot problems. Very comfortable and sturdy. My only problem is that the sole wore out and I am going to ask for an exchange as they only lasted about 2 months. That being said Solomon is a good quality company and I expect a replacement. Again only a replacement because I am impressed with the comfort and quality of the shoe with that 1 exception and think this might be isolated. Highly recommend these, even though they are last years model.The first pair of shoes were too narrow and so I gave them to my son and bought a wide size 13 and these fit perfectly.GTX waterproof membrane is a bit warm but well worth it when in wet environments.This is the best hiking shoe I have ever owned. No break-in period is needed. I had to get the Wide version because the regular size was too narrow for me. I normally wear regular sizes, so I assume this brand runs a little narrow.I did not want the waterproof version due to the extra heat, but Soloman did not provide wide sizes in the non-waterproof version. So I had the shoe repair shop install 4 grommets on each shoe to provide better ventilation. Back in the old days, grommets were commonly placed on tennis shoes for better ventilation. I also put in leather insoles which are cooler than foam.I love these shoes!put the lace thing behind the laces and no problem very comfortable. Just started wearing them and can't review the lasting part of them . I did wear them for a very difficult job where i was on my feet for hours volunteering for a fair vender. They were comfortable the whole time and that was the first time I wore them. No real break in period needed for me.Need a durable shower for work where you’re putting a lot of distance in… this is the shoe!Salomon has been my go-to outdoor shoe. It has actually replaced my casual shoes as the ruggedness of waterproof qualities provide me peace of mind that these shoes will not break under pressure, regardless of the terrain.I bought this repair to replace an older X ULTRA LTR GTX that I had for 5 years. Those shoes are still functional, but has visible wear on its soles. I purchased these X Ultra 3 LTR GTX, so that I would have an immediate replacement once I completely wear out the X ULTRA LTR GTX.I wore this pair several times to break it in, and was disappointed to find that one of the lace loops at the front had already given up, only after its third use. This isn't the quality that Salomon is known for. While the shoe is still functional, one wouldn't expect for the lace loop to give up so soon. I didn't contact Salomon to file a warranty claim, as this is such a small issue, as compared to the hassle of having to return the shoe for a replacement or repair. Again, the shoe is still functional, and the other lace loops are still intact. It was just disappointing to have gotten a pair that doesn't live up to Salomon's quality standards.This experience will not deter me from continuing to patronize Salomon products in the future, but this product flaw is worth mentioning, given Salomon's reputation of quality.My first pair of Salomon hiking shoes in 2017 initially felt good but within 100 miles I knew I would need to find something else. At the time Salomon didn’t offer a wide width which I tried to do without, but with flat feet it really is essential. I continued using them when hunting in mild weather and yard work and just recently had to retire them as worn out. The Salomon Men's X Ultra 3 Wide GTX Hiking Shoes fit nice out of the box and while the sole was no wider than my previous pair which initially concerned me, the upper part was sufficiently wider. Enough to be visible on close inspection. I have worn them around town and in the yard and they feel good but the real test will be this fall when I can get back on the trail. I will update my review then.I had a previous pair of Salomon X Ultra GTX and they are finally getting a little tatty, so I decided to buy a new pair.Unfortunately they seem to have changed the design slightly. They are much narrower than my current ones and the heel section is different which means my heel now slips and rubs even with the laces fully tightened. In comparison, my current pair which are very worn still do not slip on the heel and are so comfortable!I would not recommend these.These shoes feel like boots in their solid feel on your foot. Also great for descent as advertised. The fancy lace system that I thought would be useless are actually amazingly effective. In 7 hours of hiking I only had to pull them tight once after putting them on initially. All in all I'm really pleased with these hiking shoes. I had strayed from Salomon and bought some equivalent Meindl but after 4 months have gone back to these shoes and as hoped they are fabulous.OK I TAKE IT BACK - 15 months on and these shoes leak like a sieve. Also they are ripped and torn apart even with normal trekking usage. Contacted the company Jomodo (German company) through Amazon who told me that legally they have no requirement to do anything as the material was all OK when they sold them ??? I don't debate that but as they have been used for the purpose sold and have not lasted anytime then I suggest not fit for purpose!These shoes are superb. Great fit and very comfortable. A brilliant price as well. The ‘quick lace’ system works really well and keeps the shoe firmly on your feet. I’d give the shoes themselves 5 out of 5.The only problem I have is once the laces need replacing the problems begin. My dog got hold of the shoe box and wrecked it and then managed to break/bite one of the shoes laces. I therefore needed to replace the lace system on one shoe. I managed to buy a replacement lace system on amazon and once received that when the issues started. I’m short, very difficult to fit and doesn’t hold tight like the original lace system.I would think carefully therefore before buying these becuase of the lace system and this is only why I’ve given them a 3 scoreI don't know if it is this particular model from Salomon or if it is usual across their range, but it was horribly narrow and anyone with regular or larger width feet are not going to tend to fit in their usual size from everyone else, you will need to order a larger size than usual or as I did return them and look elsewhere for a company that marks their sizes properly.I use these for everyday use as they are so comfortable. I’d heard and read so many good reviews about these shoes and I can safely say that all of them are true! I also love the colour which makes a change from the usual ‘grey’ style that these usually come in. Initially I was sent the wrong size but after contacting the senders ( SportsShoes.com),who were brilliant btw, I was sent the correct ones. Overall, incredibly happy with these and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone/everyone.????