Salomon Outline GTX Hiking Shoe – Women’s

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Salomon Outline GTX Hiking Shoe – Women’s and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 85 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.5 stars 
Expert Rating: 3.7 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 230

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Requires very little break-in time.
  • Stylish enough to wear on and off the trail.
  • Good for all-around use since they are versatile in many types of terrain and conditions.
  • Wide toe box to remain comfortable.
  • Provides good traction on a variety of surfaces.
  • Lightweight and keeps the moisture out.

Expert Reviews

  • Lightweight and feels more like a running shoe than a hiking boot.
  • Sleek and stylish look that will appeal to most people.
  • Features the traction of a hiking boot, despite being lighter weight and agile.
  • Cheaper than other similar shoes.
  • Comfortable with very little break-in time and ample cushioning.
  • Gore-Tex panels on the upper section of the shoe provide some good waterproofing.
  • The sole wraps around the toe for added protection.
  • Provides great grip due to the well-spaced lugs and different sole densities.
  • Versatile and stylish enough to wear on and off the trail.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • Might not have enough arch support for those with flat feet.
  • Low-top might not protect ankle rolling as much as high-top shoes.
  • The sizing runs a little big so you might have to size-down.

Expert Reviews

  • Performs best on shorter hikes than full-day treks or multi-day excursions.
  • Limited support due to the lower top construction.

Summary:

The Salomon Outline GTX Hiking Shoe for women is a lightweight, high-traction, and stylish shoe that has the grip and versatility of a hiking boot, with the weight of a trail running shoe. Despite limited ankle support and arch support, this could work well for those who want a versatile option to wear both on and off the trail due to the sleek look and construction.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4.