In addition, when cinched, I experienced a pressure point under the tongue where it overlaps with the upper on the inside of my ankles. It’s clear that trimming down weight and bulk was a priority, and the boot felt noticeably less plush and cushioned around the foot when worn back-to-back with Salomon’s uber-popular X Ultra 3. I even briefly broke out into a jog on steep descents and a few climbs without the boot feeling ungainly or clumsy.Īll that said, the OUTward isn’t a standout in the comfort department. And the OUTward is plenty light and flexible enough to remain comfortable while hiking quickly over fairly moderate terrain. In addition, the boot’s locking eyelet at the top does a great job keeping your foot securely in place and has required no readjustments due to loosening. There’s decent padding around the ankle, and I didn’t experience much foot soreness following a 15-mile day in Patagonia (a problem that cropped up with the OUTline). On one hand, the boot is quite a bit more cushioned and offers better shock absorption than Salomon’s own OUTline model.
To see how the OUTward Mid stacks up, see our article on the best hiking boots.įrom a comfort perspective, the Salomon OUTward Mid GTX is a bit of a mixed bag. We put the OUTward to the test on an all-day hike in Patagonia and subsequent day treks back home in the Pacific Northwest, and below we break down its overall performance. Slotted just under the popular X Ultra 3 in price and performance, the boot features a stylish leather and mesh upper, 2-pound weight, and decent support for lightweight hiking and backpacking trips. Last year, Salomon added yet another boot to their already expansive lineup in the OUTward.
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