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X Ultra Mid 4 GTX Women: textile, OrthoLite insole
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The X Ultra Mid 4 GTX Women is Salomon's athletic women's hiking boot. Amazon lists a textile upper, a fabric lining, an OrthoLite insole and a high-top cut, with Gore-Tex in the model name and seasons given as spring and summer. In our Salomon comparison, it is the boot for women who want a light, trail-shoe-style hiker with more ankle coverage than a low shoe.
- Upper
- Textile
- Membrane
- Gore-Tex
- Insole
- OrthoLite
- Listed cut
- High top
In its favour
- An OrthoLite insole is named, a well-known cushioned footbed.
- Gore-Tex is named in the title, giving a waterproof liner for wet days.
- A textile upper is listed, lighter and quicker drying than leather.
Good to know
- One field lists it as not water resistant, which conflicts with the title, so check Salomon's page.
- The listing gives 1.14 kg without saying whether that is per pair.
Our take
What the listing says
The item weight is 1.14 kg, without saying per boot or per pair. The shaft height field is in Turkish and translates to ankle, while the height map says high top. The heel type reads platform heel, which looks like a data error.
The water resistance field says not water resistant and the material field says cow leather, both of which conflict with a textile Gore-Tex boot. Treat the title and model as the guide, and check the photos and Salomon's own page.
Textile upper and OrthoLite insole
A textile upper is light, flexible and needs no breaking in. It dries quickly on the outside, though it is less resistant to rock abrasion than leather. With a Gore-Tex membrane, the boot should keep feet dry on wet paths.
OrthoLite is a named insole brand, and including it suggests attention to comfort and moisture handling. The insole can usually be removed for drying after wet walks.
X Ultra Mid 4 Women beside the X Ultra Pioneer Mid and Quest 4
The Salomon X Ultra Pioneer Mid GTX has a polyester upper with a Gore-Tex lining and a 400 g listed weight. It is a similar light, athletic boot. Compare fit and colour options between the two.
The Salomon Quest 4 GTX is a heavier, more cushioned trekking boot with a leather and polyester upper. Choose it for long trekking days with a pack; choose the X Ultra Mid 4 for lighter walks.
Who should look elsewhere
Women who walk on rough, rocky ground with heavy loads should consider a stiffer leather boot. Those who want a boot to last many seasons with care will get more life from leather.
Because the listing has several contradictory fields, buyers who want certainty should check Salomon's specifications before ordering.
Verdict
The X Ultra Mid 4 GTX Women suits women who want a light, athletic textile Gore-Tex boot with an OrthoLite insole for summer hill paths. For a similar light option, compare the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer Mid GTX, and for a more cushioned trekking boot, the Salomon Quest 4 GTX is the alternative.
Compared with alternatives in: Salomon hiking boots compared
Amazon listing title: SALOMON X Ultra Mid 4 GTX Outdoor Women's Shoes