There is good comfort in the uppers too, with the gusseted tongue and the ankle collar also well padded.Īdding to the Quest 4D’s comfort is the way the boot holds the foot. Between the outsole and the midsole is a combination of soft EVA inserts and a hard, transparent shiny casing which presumably adds to the boots lateral stability.Ĭombined with a ventilated Ortholite footbed in the boot, this whole set-up means the foot is well cushioned on hard terrain. There was some foot slippage on gloopy mud and on some downhill sections. The Salomon Contagrip rubber outsole has a fairly tight pattern of lugs which gave reasonable grip though not the best we have tested. The chassis has an unusual, four-part construction The Quest 4D is built on a chassis with trailrunning pedigree and features four layers in its sole, which makes for a very comfortable walk. The material has a tough feel and stood up to abrasion. The leather is treated to be waterproof but it’s the Gore-Tex lining that users will rely on to keep the water out, as there is a large area of the upper that is textile, to help breathability, Salomon says. The Salomon Quest 4D, supplied to grough by retailer Snow + Rock, is a thoroughly modern boot, full of good looking features, and uses a combination of Nubuck leather and textile, along with the company’s 4D chassis to keep weight low. Material: uppers, Nubuck leather/textile sole, rubberĬrampon rating: B0 (not crampon compatible)
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