Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX

Summary

The Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX is the fifth generation of Salomon's flagship hiking shoe and is widely received as a major improvement over the X Ultra 4. Reviewer consensus is strongly positive: a stable, planted platform on rocky terrain, a new Kevlar-reinforced Matryx upper that is far more abrasion-resistant, Contagrip traction with chevron lugs that bite into dirt and rock, and a low weight for a supportive hiking shoe — making it a versatile hybrid between a trail runner and a light backpacking boot, comfortable right out of the box with no break-in. OutdoorGearLab named it 'Best Technical Hiking Shoe' and Treeline Review made it their 'Favorite Gear of the Year 2025'. The most-cited drawbacks are a firm rather than plush ride, limited breathability from the Gore-Tex lining (runs warm in heat), a small and narrow fit (many size up or choose the wide version), a Quicklace system that is hard to tuck neatly and hard to field-repair if it fails, and traction on smooth wet rock that trails tackier Vibram Megagrip. Best for hikers prioritizing stability, durability, and waterproofing on mixed terrain; less ideal for wide feet, very hot weather, or those who want plush cushioning.

This summary is compiled from real reviews in the sources below — no star ratings, only sentiment tendency. Click each link to explore yourself.

Reviews from sources

• YouTube Mountaineer Journey

  Salomon X Ultra 5 Is Finally Here - Full Review & Real-World Testing

  Mountaineer Journey menguji langsung di lapangan dan menilai X Ultra 5 sebagai peningkatan menyeluruh — stabil, tahan lama, dan serbaguna untuk berbagai medan.

  + Stabil di medan berbatu, upper tahan lama, traksi bagus, nyaman untuk hiking sehari

  − Bantalan cenderung firm; lapisan GTX kurang bernapas saat panas

• YouTube Ridge & River

  Salomon X Ultra 5 Fixed Everything Wrong About the X Ultra 4

  Ridge & River menilai X Ultra 5 memperbaiki hampir semua keluhan pada X Ultra 4 — terutama daya tahan upper dan kenyamanan fit.

  + Peningkatan jelas atas generasi sebelumnya, upper lebih awet, fit lebih baik

  − Masih memakai sistem Quicklace yang bukan selera semua orang

• Review Site OutdoorGearLab

  Salomon X Ultra 5 Gore-Tex Review

  OutdoorGearLab menobatkannya 'Best Technical Hiking Shoe' — sangat stabil di medan kasar, ringan, dengan traksi agresif dan nyaman tanpa break-in.

  + Sangat stabil, ringan, traksi agresif, nyaman langsung pakai, upper Matryx-Kevlar awet

  − Fit kecil dan sempit, Quicklace sulit dirapikan dan sulit diperbaiki bila putus, terasa panas

• Review Site Treeline Review

  Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX Hiking Shoes Review (Tested)

  Treeline Review menjadikannya 'Favorite Gear of the Year 2025' — sepatu do-it-all yang ringan namun stabil untuk turunan curam, dengan upper Kevlar yang awet.

  + Serbaguna dari day hike hingga backpacking, nyaman langsung, traksi Contagrip andal, upper awet

  − Bantalan firm (bukan plush), sirkulasi udara rata-rata saat panas, Quicklace sulit diperbaiki di lapangan

• Review Site RunRepeat

  Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX (Cut in Half Lab Review)

  RunRepeat lewat uji lab menilainya platform yang stabil dan ringan dengan grip bagus di medan basah, tapi bantalannya minim dan sirkulasi udaranya rendah.

  + Platform stabil dan mantap, grip bagus di medan basah, ringan, waterproofing kuat

  − Bantalan minim/peredam kejut di bawah rata-rata, sirkulasi udara buruk, outsole tipis lebih cepat aus, kurang cocok untuk lumpur dalam atau pemula bermasalah kaki