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Quest Element GTX Hiking Boot - Women's

Quest Element GTX Hiking Boot - Women's

Description

Why We Love the Quest Element GTX Hiking Boot

When venturing out on a challenging off-trail adventure, the Salomon Quest Element GTX Hiking Boot is our go-to choice. This remarkable boot provides exceptional coverage and support to overcome any obstacles. With its higher-than-usual shaft, it effectively shields us from trailside debris. Additionally, its innovative connected tongue design prevents dirt and rocks from entering our socks. Equipped with a GORE-TEX laminate, it ensures that puddles and shallow creeks stay where they belong.

Key Features

  • Designed for through hikes and backcountry missions, ideal for avid hikers
  • Constructed with a combination of high-quality leather and durable textile upper, for excellent breathability and resistance against wear and tear
  • Features a moisture-wicking GORE-TEX lining that effectively keeps sweat out while sealing out external moisture
  • Secure lace closure and high shaft provide a consistently snug and trustworthy fit

Performance

  • Boasts an EVA midsole that ensures a well-balanced blend of cushioning, responsiveness, and support
  • Equipped with a Contagrip TD outsole that provides exceptional traction on various terrains, thanks to its deep lugs
  • It tends to run large, so we recommend sizing down for the perfect fit

Specs

Upper Material: leather, textile

Lining: GORE-TEX

Closure: lace

Footbed: molded OrthoLite

Midsole: EnergyCell

Sole: Contagrip TD

Claimed Weight: 1lb 3oz

Activity: backpacking, hiking

Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years