Designed for long expeditions and tough conditions, the Quest is grippy and supportive. Inspired by Salomon's trail running expertise, this backpacking shoe respects the natural flexion of your foot for a smooth ride that flows from step to step. No matter how tired you are or how heavy your pack, the Quest 4 GTX ensures a stable yet smooth ride on any terrain.
Features:
- Outsole: All Terrain Contagrip® - Built for the widest variety of surfaces. It delivers durability and confidence on wet, dry, hard or loose surfaces
- Chassis: 4D Advanced Chassis™ (ADV-C 4D):
- This new and updated, stable chassis construction harnesses two different midsole components for enhanced foot control and active comfort
- Guides the foot, targeting sensitive articulations, while also keeping your stride fluid, even on the roughest terrain
- Provides extra support around the heel and helps reduce muscle fatigue especially with a heavy backpack
- Membrane: GORE-TEX - Keeps your feet dry from the outside as well as from the inside
- Midsole: EnergyCell - A high performance EVA foam that provides shock attenuation
- Upper:
- Made with nubuck leather - Quality full-grain leather material for longer wear and durability
- Water repellent - A special treatment is applied to provide extra protection, ensuring that the fabric does not absorb water during light rain and showers
- Gusseted tongue, connected to the upper on both sides, preventing debris from entering the shoe, and keeping the tongue centred
- SensiFit™ cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug, and virtually customised fit all around the foot
- Protective mudguard - A wrap of leather, synthetic and rubber around the base of the foot that protects the lateral and medial sides of the foot
- Mobile wings help hold the foot in place and accompany its movement, adapting to its shape and volume
- Protective toecap
- Lining: A soft, breathable textile lining for extreme comfort
- Sockliner: Moulded OrthoLite® sockliner - Moulded to match the contours of your foot, this insole provides superior cushioning, breathability and durability, to upgrade the comfort and performance of your shoe
- Lacing system: Traditional lacing system with eyelets
- Sustainability: To help reduce their impact on the environment, no harmful PFC are used to ensure the water repellency of Salomon's shoes
- Drop: 12 mm
- Heel stack height: 34 mm
- Forefoot stack height: 22 mm
- Weight: 655 g
- Materials:
- Inlay sole: Textile
- Lining: Textile
- Outsole: Rubber
- Upper: Leather / Textile
Cushion: Minimum | Regular | Maximum
Foot protection: Minimal | Light | High
Foot support: Flexible | Neutral | Stable
Outdoor terrain: Easy paths | Mixed trails | Technical
Shoe width: Slim | Standard | Generous | Wide