- Pros: Very durable, designed for trekking and long hikes
- Cons: Heavy
If you’re taking up an especially long, difficult trail or embarking on a backpacking trip, the Salomon Quest 4 is the rugged boot you would like. It has a variety of tough features like aggressive lugs, a thick rubber outsole, a toe cap, and Gore-Tex membrane to guard you from rocks, uneven terrain, and the weather. And it provides structured support from the foot to the ankle, due to its snug shape and higher-than-average shaft. “It has lace eyelets situated at the bottom of the ankle area, which helps keep the boot in place in order that your ankle is all the time supported, which is great in case your terrain is difficult,” says Will Hatton, founding father of Broke Backpacker. And don’t worry about having to exchange them after one mountain climbing season: Compared to cheaper alternatives, the Quests are incredibly durable.
- Available sizes: US 5 to 11 | Available widths: medium | Heel-to-toe drop: 12 millimeters | Weight: 18.87 ounces | Lug height: 5 millimeters | Shaft height: 6.65 inches | Available colours: 3 options
