“Comfortable from day one”

“Got called for a last-minute hike last October. My old boots had just been retired. Received these boots on a Tuesday, and the hike was Saturday. I had no problem breaking them in (wore them every day for a few hours), thanks to Salomon's seamless technology. Our 14-mile hike in the Adirondacks wasn't pretty: the rain, sleet, snow & bone-chilling wind was the ultimate test for the boots. My feet did not get cold, but they did get wet, due to the rain dripping down my pants and into the boots through the opening for my feet. The waterproofing was so good that once the water got in, it couldn't get out! The boots gripped the rock really well, and my ankles were very secure as I negotiated the rough terrain. The boots run large, but if paired with a thick pair of wool socks, they fit nicely. Further waterproof testing in puddles turned out fine. I love these boots; they felt like slippers from the day I put them on, and they've proven themselves in some of the harshest weather conditions I've encountered in my numerous hikes.”