The Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX (ASIN B097BZLLB7) is available on Amazon.ca for $249 CAD — waterproof GORE-TEX hiking shoes with Salomon's Contagrip MA multi-terrain outsole, reinforced toe cap and heel counter, and Quicklace one-pull lacing. Built for the mixed wet and dry conditions that define three-season hiking in Canada.
“"Hiked 600km in the Rockies over two summers in these. GORE-TEX never failed — stream crossings to the ankle, sustained rain, morning dew grass. Zero wet feet."”
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“"The grip on wet rock is incredible. Hiked a scramble route in BC after a night of rain that would have been sketchy in any other shoe. Contagrip bites into granite like it's dry."”
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“"Quicklace took one hike to get used to. Now I can't go back to traditional lacing — the cinch takes 2 seconds and the tension is perfectly even."”
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“"Recommend going half a size up. I normally take 11, the 11.5 fits perfectly with hiking socks. True to size was uncomfortably tight in the toe box."”
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GTX reduces breathability in heat
Feet run significantly warmer in the waterproof version than in the non-GTX variant on hot summer days. Several buyers wish they'd bought the non-GTX for their primarily dry-season hiking.
Source: Amazon reviewerCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Quicklace requires proprietary replacement
When the Quicklace cord wears, it can't be replaced with standard lace cord. Salomon's replacement Quicklaces work well, but the dependency on a proprietary part bothers some buyers.
Source: RedditCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Not a trail runner
At 380g, these are hiking shoes, not trail running shoes. Buyers expecting to run in them find them heavier than dedicated trail runners. Salomon's Speedcross or Ultra series is the right choice for running.
Source: Amazon reviewerCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Break-in period notable
The midsole and upper take 8-12 hours of hiking to fully break in. Several reviewers note mild discomfort in the first 2-3 hikes before the shoe conformed to their foot.
Source: Amazon reviewerCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Only 1 owner mention has been collected for the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX so far. The one report describes a shorter tongue that's hard to tuck in and toe-box discomfort from a crease point when walking. A single report isn't enough to call this a pattern — treat this as directional, not a verdict.
