The Salomon X Ultra lineup is legendary in the field of hiking shoes, and they revamped their flagship collection in the past year. We took the mid-height version of the X Ultra 4 into Washington’s Hoh Rainforest and found that it maintained the majority of the formula that was successful in a lighter package. It’s not the first option for us to carry heavy loads over difficult terrain however, for backpackers and trekkers who are lightweight it is a great choice. X Ultra 4 offers a perfect balance of safety, comfort, durability, and traction. We’ll break down our experience with the most recent X Ultra 4 Mid GTX. To find out how it compares against the competition, check out our review on the top trekking boots.