I needed a multi-season lightweight hiking boot with super-ankle-support for steep inclines and uneven terrain, great traction for Southern California's drought-driven dry gravel yet able to handle rainy-Pacific-Northwest-muddy trails while keeping my feet dry. Is that asking too much?
Apparently, not!
I found the Salomon Comet 3D GTX Hiking Boot. And I'm glad I did. Let me tell you about these boots lined with keep-me-dry-in-the-rain-Gore-Tex yet breathable too! And for women they come in two colors, including feminine pinkish purple detailing.
Running true to size, this pair took me no time to break in. They were comfortable, feeling light and sturdy on my first hike at Will Rogers State Park, above a beautiful Los Angeles. It was a warm, humid day and despite conditions, my feet did not heat up due to the breathable material. I felt "safe" with the ankle support given areas on the trail can get gravely, rocky.
Safety first on the hiking trail! It's important to choose a hiking a boot for the terrain(s) you hike - and with climate change wreaking havoc everywhere - I'll bet hiking trails near you are offering up varying conditions too. I travel to areas with rain, hence my desire for a multipurpose boot.
Wonderful traction with the Comet is a result of what Salomon calls a contragrip outsole using multi-plastic components for optimal grip on various surfaces.
The breathable Gore-tex keeps moisture and heat at bay. I have not yet worn them in the rain, but I have had great previous experience staying dry with Gore-tex.
- 3D chassis provides stability, comfort, and protection for your mountain pursuits
- Contragrip outsole uses a combination of rubber compounds to provide you with optimal grip on varied surfaces
- Molded EVA midsole provides extra stability and more comfort for your endeavors
- Textile lining is abrasion-resistant so you won’t wear holes into the interior
- anytime soon
- Lining breathes well and dries quickly so you don’t have to suffer through a day of wet feet
- Die-cut Ortholite EVA sock liner provides extra cushion and maximum comfort
I recommend Salomon Comet 3D GTX Hiking Boot if you need a super supportive, relatively lightweight boot for multiple-terrains, and wet or dry conditions. To learn more click here.
Hiking photos courtesy of Jim Farber.
Salomon provided the Salomon Comet 3D GTX Hiking Boot for review.
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