Very fair and honest review. Many thanks for your work as LDWA Chair, badge and Covid were tricky issues to say the least.

My Salomon X Ultras GTX with the quick laces split across the fabric from the bottom of the laces where your toes fold. Add to that wearing through the heal box in around 1000km I would struggle to recommend the Salomon! I have keen winter hiking boots and they have been flawless

Wow, what a great review - totally pro and knowing how much you walk any recommendation you give on here should be enough for prospective buyers to have confidence in their purchase. PS Sound sorted, great stuff. Just arrived back from my walk and read some fabulous feedback on my latest release - tired but happy chappie, catch up with you soon. Atb Al

Great review. Thanks a lot. I have watched many reviews because I am looking for a new pair of hiking shoe. Your video is the best.

Really helpful review, Dave. I’ve just worn out my sixth pair of Scarpa Vortex XCR trail shoes and am wondering what to get next. They wear out at pretty much exactly 750 miles on the dot every time, and aren’t cheap. But they are super comfortable and the goretex does generally seem to last as long as the boot. So I’m loath to change but your review has certainly given me food for thought. Thanks. Adam.

Cheers David, was after a new pair of shoes after coming back home from my walk today with very sore feet. Have just purchased a pair of the Salomon X Ultra 3's for a rather excellent £45. Looking forward to meeting up with you when we can all start walking together again. Jim

Having owned a pair of both shoes I am very much in agreement. The Keens are very well made, wide and the only shoes I've found to be totally waterproof, however they lack cushioning and the grip is almost non existent especially on wet rocks and mud. The Salomons are extremely comfortable, good grip and not as robust as the Keens, but still good for a couple of years walking. I have the GTX mid boot version of the Salomons and use them in the winter, these are also available in a wide fitting if you can find them.

Great review David! Was looking at getting a pair of Salomons already so think this has sealed the deal! Is there a difference between the X Ultra 3 and X Ultra 3 Prime?

thanks for the well informed review :)

Great review!

Good review. You will not like the X Ultra 4 because we feel the rocks underfoot as much, if not more than the keen ... The Quest 4s are necessary for long treks.

An interesting review. you say that you don't go for goretex lined shoes as it breaks down eventually, so how do deal with damp conditions and wet feet?

Excellent

So you size up from a 11 to 12 with keens? I did the same not by choice but because that's what stock they had in the keen revel high polar boot. So do think my jump from 9 to 10 will work out for me?

What would you recommend for ladies ? Are the shoes better than the mid rise? Sorry new to hiking / walking

im a size 8 in keen new ports witthout socks not sure if i should size up a full size in the targhee or go to an 8 and half! although i am looking at the raghee 4s

Hi. Just double checking. When u say a size and a half bigger. I am a UK size 8. So I should get a UK 9,5?

Are you wearing big socks? I have a pair of the ultra 3, they are a super light shoe, almost verging on trail runner. Also have a pair of x ultra trek full height boots. Im not so sure i agree with the 1 1/2 size up as all my shoes are 8 to 9 with both salomons being bang in the middle 8 and a half, as is 70% of my shoe collection. I wear the same Darn Tough socks for every shoe/boot.

Time is running out, what is better to buy? Salomon X Ultra 3 or 4? If you had the opportunity to test version 4.

900 miles and the Keen still has quite a bit of sole left ... the Salomon was worn flat in several areas ... the Keen obviously has more durability ... plus the Keen is waterproof.