Salomon Outline Mid Gore-Tex, Men's waterproof hiking shoe

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Even the “Mid” GTX version has a lower-cut and significantly more flexible ankle than a lot of other “Mids” I tested in the last couple of years. Neither the Low nor the Mid variant of this popular shoe is designed for technical terrain or multi-day hiking. If you're looking for a lightweight, sturdy walking shoe with lots of grip that still looks nice enough to wear around town, I can recommend the Salomon Outline GTX.

Furthermore, the fact that this is a truly lightweight shoe means that it doesn’t offer as much protection, cushion, and arch support as some other models made by Salomon, despite the fact that it features an Ortholite insole and an EVA midsole. One thing worth mentioning here is that a lot of folks typically end up using Salomon Outline GTX only for day hiking in good weather. Given that, you may want to consider getting yourself the non-waterproof variant of this shoe, especially if you don’t appreciate hiking in wet conditions. You’ll be saving on both money and weight (the non-waterproof variant costs and weighs less). Stability-wise, several features accommodate tread and steadiness, namely, the outsole’s relatively wide base (wide in comparison to its fit). Combined with the 5 mm lugs, both elements guarantee smoothe hiking on whatever trail you choose.The fit of this men’s shoe is a bit narrow (more on that later), especially in the toe box area. However, this can also be seen as an advantage – if you have low-volume feet, i.e. if your feet are particularly narrow, the Salomon Outline Low GTX shoes are an ideal option for you. Lacing is as important as any other performance factor. If your laces are hard to tie or keep getting loose, they can be a real pain.

Hopefully, this Salomon Outline GTX hiking shoe review has helped you determine whether this trail runner/hiking shoe combo is the right choice for your needs. If there’s one department that these shoes are really good in, it’s undoubtedly the traction department. Some of the company’s footwear falls quite short when it comes to traction, with the best examples being the newer X Raise and the older Odyssey Pro shoes.

Protective mudguard

The OUTline Prism GTX is available in a Gore-Texand non Gore-Tex versions. Having it as a low-cut profile allows the shoe to be accessible as a running shoe and reduces weight and bulk. The Gore-Texmembrane kept my feet dry, even while running through saturated bogs and remote fells in the Peak District. It’s perhaps no surprise that the Pale Almond color was soon rendered more Bog Brown by the end of its first outing, but discoloration aside, they didn’t let any moisture in, which made them ideal for exploring in wet conditions. Fit