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X Ultra 4 Mid GTX
Model timeline
Waterproof mid-height hiking boots
Budget · bottom third of hiking shoes
Should you buy it??
Not enough evidence yet
One source so far — no reviewer, buyer or press cross-check yet.
Quick take
In short: what each side says
Buyers — each opened up in full further down ↓
Owners love the comfort, fit and versatility for mixed terrain, but durability is a major divider—many report premature sole wear and degradation within 12 months despite careful maintenance.
Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
Top rivals in Hiking Shoes.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
The X Ultra 4 Mid GTX earns solid buyer approval (4.3/5) for its comfort and mixed-terrain grip, but widespread reports of premature sole wear within a year present a significant durability concern that outweighs its versatile design for long-term value.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 2,882 buyer ratings of the X Ultra 4 Mid GTX from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
2,882 ratings · 7 written
across 2 retailers
What owners single out
Buyers' weakest aspect (durability & sole wear) directly overlaps the video reviewers' concern about sole longevity and structural integrity under heavy use.
In their words
“I love these shoes! Ive had them since they were released and replaced my x ultra 3 with them. They've held up well and they fit my feet like a glove. They are as supportive as any other hiking shoe but more nimble like a tennis shoe. I have a high arch, wide front foot and narrow foot overall so these fit me amazingly well. I basically wear only Nike or Salomon for this reason. I'll be upgrading ”
Millkowski · verified purchase · salomon.com
“I have used various Salomon boots on long distance walks with great success until I used these boots. I hiked 1100 kms on trails and roads in France this past May/June using these boots. They didn’t stand up like the previous X-Ultra generation. They were done after the first 750 kms and I had to buy a new pair of shoes to complete my journey.”
DistanceWalker · verified purchase · salomon.com
as of June 16 · 2882 buyer ratings?
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
You need a proven boot you can trust on the trail without research anxiety.
Salomon is an established brand, 2882 reviews show broad consensus, and the product is mature; high comfort and support ratings signal low-risk performance.
You want a capable hiking boot without overspending on premium branding.
Mid-range street price with strong 4.3/5 rating and solid comfort, support, and versatility cover the essentials; no obvious cheaper rival does as much.
You want a hiking boot that works straight out of the box with no fuss.
Mid-height GTX boot with strong comfort fit suggests minimal break-in; no special setup or configuration needed for standard trail use.
Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 15.
The recap
Where it stands today.
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