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Cross Hike Mid GTX 2: synthetic, trail-shoe feel
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The Cross Hike Mid GTX 2 is Salomon's boot for walkers who think like trail runners. Amazon lists a synthetic upper, a rubber sole, moderate cushioning, a medium arch and a comfortable special feature, with Gore-Tex in the model name and autumn and winter as the season. In our Salomon comparison, it is the boot with the strongest trail-shoe feel, suited to walkers who move quickly on good paths.
- Upper
- Synthetic
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Insole
- Not stated
- Listed cut
- Low top (as listed)
In its favour
- Gore-Tex is named in the title, giving a waterproof liner for wet days.
- Moderate cushioning and a medium arch type are listed.
- The listing gives 1.16 kg, light for a mid boot if that is per pair.
Good to know
- The listing calls it a sneaker and low top, which conflicts with the Mid name, so check photos.
- One field lists it as not water resistant despite Gore-Tex.
Our take
What the listing says
The item type is sneaker, the height map low top, and the strap type ankle strap. These fields sit oddly with a mid boot, so check the photos for the cut. The item weight is 1.16 kg, without saying per boot or per pair.
The water resistance field reads not water resistant, despite GTX in the name. The material field says cotton, which looks like an error. Fit sentiment is recorded as positive.
A trail-shoe feel
A synthetic upper with moderate cushioning and a medium arch should feel light and flexible. For walkers who prefer trainers to boots, a mid with a trail-shoe feel offers some ankle coverage without the stiffness of a traditional boot.
Synthetic uppers dry quickly on the outside and need little care. Rinse off mud, dry naturally, and reproof as needed.
The medium arch listed should suit a wide range of feet, though walkers with very high or flat arches may want to swap in their own insole. For people who hurry along forest tracks to fit a walk into a short winter day, a boot that feels like a running shoe can be a real pleasure to wear.
Cross Hike Mid 2 beside the X Ultra Pioneer Mid and Quest 4
The Salomon X Ultra Pioneer Mid GTX has a polyester upper and a 400 g listed weight. It is a similar light boot with more of a hiking look. The Cross Hike Mid 2 is the trail-runner's choice.
The Salomon Quest 4 GTX is a cushioned trekking boot with leather and polyester. It suits heavier loads. The Cross Hike is for fast, light walking.
Who should look elsewhere
Walkers who carry heavy packs, walk on rough ground, or want a durable leather boot should look at the Quest 4 or Quest 5 GTX. Those who need certainty about waterproofing should check Salomon's details, given the conflicting listing fields.
Verdict
The Cross Hike Mid GTX 2 suits walkers who want a light, trail-shoe-style mid with Gore-Tex for fast walking on good paths. For a more hiker-focused light boot, choose the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer Mid GTX, and for a cushioned trekking boot, the Salomon Quest 4 GTX is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Salomon hiking boots compared
Amazon listing title: SALOMON Men's Shoes Cross Hike Mid GTX 2 Black/Bitter Sneaker