Salomon Quest 4

Quick Verdict

Best for: The Salomon Quest 4 is a tramping boot designed to be versatile in all tramping conditions as well as providing solid support when carrying big loads.

Avoid if: You carry light loads or aren’t requiring ankle support.

Reviewer Rating: 4.5⭐️

Overall score: 83/100

MODEL

PRICE

WEIGHT

TERRAIN

SCORE

Salomon Quest 4

$275+ NZD

1.3kg 

Tramping

83/100

Salewa MTN Trainer Mid GTX

$540 NZD

1.4kg

Alpine trails + light snow and ice.

63/100

Salomon Out-Pulse Mid GTX

$290 NZD

760g

Tramping, Lightweight, Thru hiking.

60/100

La Sportiva Ultra Raptor ii Mid GTX

$400 NZD

940g

Tramping, Alpine pass, Bush.

83/100

Key Specs

  • Category: Footwear

  • Tested by: NZ hiking guide

  • Weight: (pair) 1.3kg
  • Price: $275+ NZD
  • Intended use: Tramping/Hiking

Scores

Key: 1=Very poor 2=Poor 3= Decent 4= Great 5 = Best in category

1=20 points 5=100 points toward overall rating

  • Comfort: 4/5
  • Weight: 4/5
  • Support:  4/5
  • Durability: 4/5
  • Value: 4/5
  • Reviewer Rating: 4.5/5

Who this shoe is for:

Ideal user: Back country trips, on and off trail. Overnight hikes.

Ideal terrain: NZ national parks, tracks, DOC tracks, off trail.

One of the most popular tramping boots currently.

Do not buy this shoe if:

You want a light weight boot and walk mostly on good track. This boot is suited for mud and bush terrain over multiple days. 

Pros:

  • ✅ Good grip
  • ✅ Great support
  • ✅ Great proofing

Cons:

  • ❌  Slightly clunky feel to it.

Field testing summary:

Terrain tested: Off trail, on trail, guiding, river crossing.

Weather tested: Rain, coastal, alpine, indoor, hot weather.

Distance or time worn: Minimum 20 days 150km 

Verdict:

Really solid Boot, for first time buyers i’d go as far as to say it is the most well rounded tramping boot I have tested.

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