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Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Boots

Men's
Men's > Boots Rated: **** by 16 reviews
Salomon

Altrec

A classic trail running platform on steroids, the Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Hiking Boot for men adds GORE-TEX® waterproof breathability to its lightweight terra package for versatile close to the ground stability. Offering excellent protection and forefoot agility without compromising flexibility and ground feel, a comfortable 3D advanced Chassis™ combines with a Sensifit™ system of overlays to surround the foot in a precise and secure performance. A breathable anti-debris fabric that keeps dirt and sand out blends with a gusseted tongue, rubber toe cap, mud guard wrap, and heel wrap to protect the foot. Its Ortholite&3153; footbed that is odor reducing anti-microbial provides step in comfort and enhanced durability by using a combination of special PU and rubber crumbs. A Contragrip® rubber outsole offers excellent grip over mixed terrain with powerful braking lugs in a multidirectional design. The Fastpacker is ideal for lightweight backpacking, hiking, and rugged trail running in all-weather conditions.

Features:

  • Contragrip outsole for traction
  • Gore-Tex XCR membrane delivers the best in waterproof, breathable protection
  • Gusseted tongue
  • Heel foam
  • Heel strap for suppport
  • Lining: Waterproof bootie construction
  • Material: anti-debris mesh, synthetic
  • Molded EVA midsole
  • Mud guard wrap blocks the elements
  • Optimize fit for women
  • Ortholite sockliner cushions and prevents odor
  • Protective heel wrapSD advanced Chassis gives premium support
  • Protective rubber toe cap
  • Sensifit system of overlays wraps the foot for a precise and secure fit
  • Textile lining
  • Weight: 14.6 oz. / 413g (sz. 7 W); 16.7 oz. / 473g (sz. 9 M)

REI

Light and versatile, the Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX hiking boots supply stability and support for fast-paced adventures over long distances.

  • Synthetic leather and nylon uppers offer flexibility, breathability and lightweight comfort; mud guards and rubber toe caps protect uppers from abuse
  • Seam-sealed Gore-Tex® liners offer excellent protection from water yet allow moisture vapor to escape, keeping feet from overheating
  • Wicking polyester linings absorb and disperse excess moisture for comfort
  • Padded, gusseted tongues relieve lace pressure while keeping trail debris and moisture out
  • AutoFIT memory foam at heels wraps ankles and feet for a secure, personalized fit
  • Removable Ortholite® footbeds add shock absorption; antimicrobial treatment deters odors
  • Molded EVA midsoles absorb shock to supply lasting comfort and support
  • 3D Advanced Chassis™ thermoplastic urethane plates help control twisting on uneven ground and protect feet from sharp stones
  • Solid traction from Contagrip® rubber outsoles keeps you moving across rough surfaces, both wet and dry

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

For fast-paced hiking and backpacking, the Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX offers optimal support, stability, cushioning, and protection. Toe and heel caps, a mud guard and a Gore-Tex® waterproof membrane handle sloppy trails with ease.

Features:

  • Breathable, abrasion-resistant lining dries quickly
  • Contagrip outsole for excellent traction on varied terrain
  • Dual-density midsole provides superior cushioning, stability, and motion control
  • Gore-Tex membrane is reliably waterproof and breathableSD Advanced Chassis provides a stable and responsive ride
  • Heel and toe caps add durability and protection from rough terrain
  • Mud guard protection around base of shoe
  • OrthoLite footbed creates a cooler, drier, healthier, and cushioned environment under the foot; EVA heel cup adds support and cushioning
  • Sensifit cradles the foot for a secure fit
  • Synthetic suede upper with gusseted tongue to keep debris out

Shoes.com

The versatile Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX hiking boot holds up against tough conditions.

Features:

  • Abrasion-resistant toe cap and mud guard
  • Durable Contragrip (R) rubber lug traction outsole
  • EVA molded midsole
  • Padded collar and gusseted tongue
  • Supportive heel strap, 3D Advanced Chassis (R)
  • Textile lining and cushioning Ortholite (R) insole
  • Waterproof Gore-Tex (R) bootie construction upper, breathable membrane

Oregon Mountain Community

The Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX is a versatile and lightweight mid-cut boot that's ideal for moving fast on uneven terrain. The Fastpacker is the future of lightweight hiking boots. Built with Salomon's time-tested 3D platform, this boot is lightweight and torsionally rigid providing excellent ankle support without the weight or bulk of traditional hiking boots.

Ankle Height:Mid cut
Ankle Support:Moderate
Average weight:2 lbs. 2 oz.
Average weight - metric:0.96 kilogram
Avg. Weight (Pair):2 lb. 1 oz.
Boot/Shoe Type:Hiking Shoe
Cut:Mid
Gender:Men's
Lining:Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane/polyester
Midsole:Dual-density EVA
Outsole:Contagrip® rubber
Outsole Flex:Moderate
Shank:3D Advanced Chassis™
Style:Light-hiking
Support:Thermoplastic urethane plate
Terrain:Rough
Upper:Synthetic leather/nylon
Vegan:No
Waterproof:Yes

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SizeWidth, Color
M, Black / Autobahn / Yello
Black / Autobahn / Yello
N/A, Autobahn / Black / Flea
Autobahn / Black / Flea
N/A, Black
Black
N/A, Black / Autobahn / Yellow
Black / Autobahn / Yellow
N/A, Black / Autobahn / Yellow Gold
Black / Autobahn / Yellow Gold
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10.5  150.00150.00149.95
11  150.00150.00119.89
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14   150.00 

Legend

  •     - Oregon Mountain Community
  •     - REI
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Shoes.com
  •     - Altrec

Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX Boots Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Comfy, Lightweight yet Supportive

icklemickle at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/08/2009
Rating:
The boots are very comfortable, supportive and warm. (Surprising, as they're really lightweight). The contagrip soles grip really well, like other Salomon boots that I've owned.

One potential downside: the lugs are not very deep. I'm a bit concerned that they may wear out before too long, which is why I my rating is 4/5 stars. But this concern is not based on any real evidence, so I haven't listed it as an offial "Con". If they end up wearing well, they will deserve the full 5/5 rating.

I tested these straight out of the box no break-in time - walking to work and back (2 miles each way). The route is mostly paved, with some shiggy along the way. I wore them with a pair of Smartwool lightweight hiking socks and had no blisters.

Day 1:
Outside Temp: 30F
Conditions: Freezing Rain
Miles walked: 4
Feet: Warm & Dry
Grips cut through the layer of slushy ice and gripped well on the ground below.

Day 2:
Outside Temp: 40F
Weather: Rain
Miles walked: 4
Feet: Warm and Dry.

Day 3:
Outside Temp: 22F (17F windchill)
Weather: Light snow
Miles walked: 4
Feet: Warm and Dry (Even though my legs were cold - should've worn long underwear!)

Verdict: I'm keeping them.

Very happy with these boots.

Walker at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 09/11/2009
Rating:
I bought these boots to replace my beloved Karrimor boots (also a light/mid-weight style). I day hike over a mixture of terrain (muddy, rocky) - usually in Spring/Summer/Fall.

With no break-in I was able to comfortably do an easy 5-mile hike in the Catskills.

The day before yesterday I did a 7-mile hike on steep, rocky ground and these boots gave me excellent ankle support, supreme traction and were still comfortable at the end of the day. They are light - and thus less fatiguing to wear.

My only complaint is that the lacing is hard to get right. I have narrow feet and unless I tighten the forefoot are correctly my foot tends to slide around inside the boot - which is very disconcerting when you're walking downhill on steep, rocky ground! At one point my foot slid enough to cause my ankle to roll - luckily the boot had enough ankle support to prevent injury.

I'm looking forward to my Adirondacks vacation!

Darn near 5 stars

Tired Of The Daily Grind at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/28/2009
Rating:
Almost Excellent!! These boots are not meant for standing still. And these puppies can keep on truckin'! Ultra light with just the right amount of support.

Just shoveled a couple inches of icy, wet snowy slush from a long driveway and parking area. My feet stayed dry through several hours of sloppy wet snow removal in freezing rain. These are very comfortable boots but not insulated. But no cold feet with just light wool socks. Very impressive.

Set up for speed lacing but laces are slick and tend to untie themselves. These would be perfect if the laces could lock instead of having to be tied.

These boots are pretty sharp looking but why Steelers colors? Not sure if Eagles colors would look right though.

These boots are just right

Johnny at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/01/2010
Rating:
In November 09 took these on the A.T. north to the long trail. This section is steep and rocky in many places and these boots worked perfectly. I had little break in time, about two hours inside and no hot spots or issues. My brother wished he had a lighter boot and pack after we went 10 or 12 miles in this terrain. I had a 30 lb pack with food/water and had no support issues jumping rock to rock on the descent from pine cobble.I'd give a perfect rating but I'm not sure how they will hold up yet over the long haul.

Good shoe, not so good laces

ajmcforester at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 12/28/2008
Rating:
Comfort is good, however the laces are not good I need to change them out. The laces loosen up and come untied easily. These shoes have the basic shoe lace.

I like how they fit, I've always wanted a pair of Salomon shoes, but they have been to narrow for my feet, that has changed. My local EMS store did not have these in stock, they where very helpful in letting try on sizes so I could order the correct size.

Excellent boots

Kelvin at Altrec on 11/30/2009
Rating:
These boots are sensational, they are very light, have great traction and good feel through the sole. I followed other reviewer's recommendations and got a 1/2 size larger than I normally would have and they fit perfectly. Thanks to the other reviewer's for this information. I like these boots enough that I am buying some Salomon running shoes.

Great light boots!

Sue at Altrec on 02/15/2009
Rating:
I have a pair of the women's salomon hiking shoe and love them! So, I mentioned to my husband that he should try the men's boot in the Salomon and likes the weight and feel of the boot. He's been very impressed with the boot!

Great Boot for the Money

boyscout at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/23/2009
Rating:
I've used this shoe on a lot of hikes, camping trips, and on various terrains and it has yet to fail me. It is waterproof and I love that. It also has very good traction

Awesome boots

richard at Altrec on 08/18/2009
Rating:
Love them. I have high arches and they have great arch support. Hiked 75 miles in one week and didn't get scorched feet or any blisters. I am going to buy a second pair

Great Buy

Trent Sherman at Altrec on 01/07/2010
Rating:
The fasttracker is perfect for hikes that call for a lighter boot. True to size and durable, I would recommend to anyone.

Other Reviews:

ajdele at Shoes.com on 02/13/2009
I bought these to replace some other salomons that I bought a half size too small because they were on sale. these fit perfectly and feel good, when they fall apart in 5 years I will buy salomon shoes again
MichaelO at Shoes.com on 01/15/2010
Good quality. Comfortable fit. Light weight hiker. Useful waterproof shoe.

Negative Reviews:

It's Weak

JD at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 12/17/2008
Rating:
Overall the shoes look good but it is weak when used in rocky-type trails. Feels flimsy at best. This type shoes should be durable and constructed well. It almost feels like a tennis shoes at times, which is good if you are on paved trails. I would not recommend this shoes for true hiking. In fact if I could return it, I would.

Light But Tough on Your Feet

Pedro Orta at Altrec on 08/12/2009
Rating:
Owning a different pair of Salomon boots, I expected these to be as comfortable as the others. However, despite their lightness, they are tough on my feet. The boots are not comfortable. I regret buying them and after wearing them trying to break them in, no way I can return them. Looks like they will not be worn much.

Heal blister city!

Oldmountain46r at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 10/17/2009
Rating:
The boots fit good but there is nothing I have tried that stops me from getting blisters on my heals! Only moleskin!!
My speedcross 2 are great but not these boots
I would not recommend them to anyone!