Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX Low Hiking Shoes - Men's

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Lightweight yet stable, the men's Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX Low hiking shoes feel agile while offering confident traction, making them as good at charging up hills as they are at tackling descents.

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Waterproof

Yes

Upper

Synthetic/textile

Weight (Pair)

1 lb. 10.8 oz.

A resilient combination of Matryx® technology, GORE-TEX waterproofing and stitched upper construction keeps your feet protected no matter where the trails take you
Matryx technology, a high-performance textile with individually coated high-tenacity Kevlar® and technical yarn, offers abrasion resistance while being light and breathable
Lace pockets provide easy storage for the Quicklace™ lacing systems
Cradling your foot from the midsole to the lacing system, SensiFit™ provides a secure, snug and virtually customized fit
Advanced Chassis™, coupled with active support and embedded as a molded insert in the outsole, ensures lateral stability and protection without compromising foot mobility
Molded to match the contours of your foot, the OrthoLite® insoles provide superior cushioning, breathability and durability for additional comfort and performance
All-Terrain Contagrip® outsoles are designed for a wide variety of surfaces and conditions, delivering grip, durability and confidence on wet, dry, hard or loose terrain
Weight (half pair): 13.4 oz.

Imported.

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Best Use	Hiking
Footwear Height	Ankle
Footwear Closure	Single-pull Lace
Waterproof	Yes
Type of Waterproofing	GORE-TEX
Upper	Synthetic/textile
Lining	Textile
Midsole	EnergyCell
Outsole	All Terrain Contagrip rubber
Weight (Pair)	1 lb. 10.8 oz.
Gender	Men's

Salomon Footwear - Men's

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U.S. Men's	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13	14	7	8	9.5	10.5	11.5	13	14	15.5
U.S. Women's							8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13
UK	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13.5	5.5	6.5	8	9	10	11.5	12.5	14
EU	36	36.6	37.3	38	38.6	39.3	40	40.6	41.3	42	42.6	43.3	44	44.6	45.3	46	46.6	47.3	48	49.3	39	40.3	42	43.3	45	46.3	48	49
Mondo	22	22.5	23	23.5	24	24.5	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.5	28	28.5	29	29.5	30	30.5	31	32	24.5	25.5	26.5	27.5	28.5	29.5	30.5	31.5
Foot Length (in.)	8.5	8.7	8.9	9.1	9.3	9.4	9.6	9.8	10	10.2	10.4	10.6	10.8	11	11.2	11.4	11.6	11.8	12	12.4	9.8	10.2	10.6	11	11.4	11.8	12.2	12.6

Sizing Notes

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How to Choose Hiking Boots

How long will you be on the trail?

Hiking shoes: day hikes or ultralight backpacking
Hiking boots: multi-day treks with heavier loads

What upper is right for you?

Leather: water- and abrasion-resistant, durable
Synthetic: lightweight, break in easily, dry faster

Look at the lugs

Deep, thick lugs improve grip
Wider lug spaces sheds mud and offer good traction

Check crampon compatibility
Mountaineering and winter hiking may call for crampons. Narrow your search for boots with crampon compatibility.

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3.8

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35 out of 49 (71%) reviewers recommend this product

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Brandon

Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

4 months ago

This is a 1st impression just "out of the box" review; not a long term review. Upgrade from the disastrous X Ultra 4, still falls short of the iconic X Ultra 3. A little background, I started wearing Salomons with the X Ultra 2 about 10 years ago. Wore out 2 pairs of the 2's, 3 pairs of the 3's (my all time favorite and the benchmark by which most judge this line from Salomon) and tried 2 different pairs of the 4's which I had to return both as they were terrible in multiple ways (online reviews throughout the web from experienced hikers and wearers of Salomon will confirm the same). I had to venture outside of the Salomon brand for the first time in a decade when the 4's came out and the release of the 5's was delayed in the US. I wear a true hiking shoe, not "Trail Runners" as they just don't hold up or provide the protection I need during 30+ mile hikes over rugged terrain. I went to my local REI when these were released in early April of '25 to try them on. I wear a normal width size 13. First thing I noticed is they didn't correct the narrowness of the 4's, the toe box was way to tight and crammed my toes together so I ordered the "Wide" version knowing I could return them without issue to REI should they not workout. When I received the "Wide" version, they had slightly more width, but definitely not a "Wide" shoe. If you have wide feet, I'd use caution with these. I got curious and pulled a pair of replacement insoles that Salomon sent me years ago for the 2's before I ended up just replacing those shoes so they never got used. See attached photos. One thing you'll notice is the insoles are the EXACT same size and width (new insole is the solid black one). My old "2" insoles fit inside the shoe the EXACT same as the new insoles, albeit the old insoles are actually thicker and provide more padding than the new ones. This also confirms that the "Wide" version is the same width as the older standard width Ultra 2's. The construction of the shoe seems sturdy, but time will tell. I will provide a long term review after wearing these for a bit. Still miss my Ultra 3's...ugh.

Age:35–44

Weight:200–225 lbs.

Height:6'3"

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13

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Yorkie77

Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

4 months ago

…the lace system broke after only three wears. Otherwise, the shoes are extremely comfortable but not yet tested in rain, remarkable for the UK. I’m still enjoying the shoes but will probably have to look into getting some proper laces in order for the shoes to fit and work properly.

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markG

Indiana

Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

1 month ago

I had a pair of x ultra 3s that I was able to wear forever and they took a good beating. These 5s look great BUT I can’t get get a pair that is comfortable. The size 11 was too big and my foot makes a flop sound every step as my toes bend. I went down to 10.5 and my toes just hurt due to the narrow toe box. I have a pair of Salomon x ultra pioneer and I don’t care for them either. Bring back the x ultra 3 please!!!! I will most likely search other brands until until the return of the 3s.

Age:45–54

Weight:125–150 lbs.

Height:5'7"

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10

No, I do not recommend this product

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MitchyPoo

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

1 month ago

Salomon shoes are legitimately the BEST quality out there. They are mega comfortable, and they extremely durable and can take a huge beating over years and last forever. Also - I have bad foot pain, and I have had to use special expensive insoles on literally EVER pair of shoes I have used for the last decade, BUT, with Salomon shoes, it turns out that their insoles and overall foot-support technology in their shoes are such high quality that I can comfortably wear their shoes, with the insoles that they come with already, all day long and during hard exercise, without feeling any foot pain. Thank you Salomon!

Yes , I recommend this product

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Stanley Kathmandu

Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

4 months ago

Toe box too narrow for extended downhill walking/hiking/trekking. On a recent trip to Nepal 6 out of 6 of us using broken-in Ultra 5s ended up with excruciatingly sore feet. Switched to Topos that I had for “camp shoes” and realized the beauty of a wide toe box. I won’t be buying any more Salomons and I would not recommend these.

No, I do not recommend this product

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eurohiker

USA

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

3 months ago

I wanted a waterproof hiking shoe with a stable, stiff sole for active vacations - something sturdy enough for rocky trails but good looking enough for dinner in town. These pretty much check those boxes. I find them comfortable, but be forewarned that these run very narrow. The wide version of these Salomons fit me like the standard width version of other brands. People who truly have wide feet should look elsewhere. They also have high arch support, which works great for me, but maybe not for everyone.

Weight:150–175 lbs.

Height:5'11"

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5

Yes , I recommend this product

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Jmh155

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 months ago

I really liked the look so I thought I would give them a try. So far I like the way they feel. Just a little loose on the heel but not much. From reading the other reviews, I did go up a half size and that was the correct choice. They do feel just a little more cushioned than my other pairs I have.

Yes , I recommend this product

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Aaron

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

2 months ago

I had some low cut Solomon X ultra 3 similar to these that I used and loved until I basically wore out the lugs on the sole. For some dumb reason, I was persuaded to purchase some Vasque boots that looked nice, but were unwearable due to discomfort. I got smart and went back to the newest X Ultra 5 and was so happy I did. I took them out of the box on Saturday and happily wore them on a 10 mile hike Sunday. They felt fantastic. I’m curious if I would enjoy the mid version, but know that I love the low cut shoe. I’ve never had ankle issues requiring any special support, and just love the comfort of these and compare them to a more robust trail-runner. I normally wear a 10, and upsized to 10.5. They fit great, and the extra .5 paid dividends for my toe comfort descending down Mount Washington yesterday. I love that fact I can run some sections of my hike with these and they feel made for that. The Gor-Tex works great and my feet were not hot even with my Darn Tuff socks and Injini liners. 10/10 for these boots, and hoping they hold up like my last pair.

Yes , I recommend this product

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James

Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

3 months ago

I got a pair of these to replace my X Ultra 4s on a warranty claim. The X Ultra 4s fit perfectly at my size of 9.5. However the X Ultra 5s were so narrow in the toe box that my toes were overlapping. I tried a "WIDE" version of this shoe, but it was too wide. I settled on a size 10, which mostly fixed the issue of the tight toe box, but the shoe wouldn't flex correctly with my toes (see photo), making a noise with each step when my toes lift off of the ground. This is presumably due to being the half size too long. Overall the size 10 felt comfortable everywhere but a couple of residual pressure points in the toe box. I did not get to wear these for an extended time, but the Matrix material should be much more durable than the "A" (or triangle) shaped reinforcements on the X Ultra 4s which would cause focused flex points which expedited material delamination. The toe guard is also an improvement over the X Ultra 4s. I did like the longer back of the ultra 4s (where your Achilles tendon would sit), since it would make it easier to slip on those shoes. In summary, the X Ultra 5s are only a better shoe ON PAPER, and in reality are probably not suitable for use for most people due to the extremely small toe box. If this shoe fits your foot in your usual size, then this is a great shoe, but sizing up to compensate for the narrow toe box will probably cause you further problems, and the need to exchange them. Definitely go into a store and try them on first.

No, I do not recommend this product

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Loyal Salomon customer

Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

1 month ago

Inside heel stitching causing blisters on heel. Had the same issue with X Ultra 4 gore-Tex had to claim warranty and received a credit. Purchased X Ultra Pioneer ClimaSalomon much more comfortable shoe with no issues. Would have bought this shoe again but could not find it, not sure if is has been discontinued? Thought I’d try the new X Ultra 5 to see if it was different than the X Ultra 4 but having same issue hard stitching and no soft lining on inside heel causing blisters. Not the shoe for me. Hoping they will release a new X Ultra Pioneer .

No, I do not recommend this product

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