Alex Roddie finds the Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge Mid the best value option on the market.
The Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge Mid boots are lightweight synthetic, offer great value and feel nimble. They’re quick and easy to lace up. However, it’s hard to get a precise fit and they can feel sloppy on steep descents. The pale fabric also holds the dirt.
Alex Roddie’s Best Value
Overall, I was disappointed at the imprecise fit of these boots and they aren’t the best choice for steep off-path terrain. The value is good, though.- excellent value
- lightweight
- nimble
- recycled materials
- easy to lace up
- fabric hard to clean
- insecure feeling on steep descents
- imprecise fit
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| Price: $170 | £155 (available from Salomon) Weight: 970g/pair, UK 11 Materials: PFC-free synthetic uppers made from recycled products, EnergyCell high-performance EVA foam midsole, All Terrain Contragrip outsole Features: advancedCHASSIS moulded insert for lateral support, sensiFIT to cradle foot from midsole to lace, stitch-free welded uppers, OrthoLite diecut sockliner, quickLACE system Waterproof: Gore-Tex Sizes: UK 6.5–13.5 (EU 40–47) Women’s version: yes www.salomon.com |
The sole, a grippy Contragrip unit, is good on mixed rocky, grassy or muddy ground, and feels OK on wet rock. But it’s not the best for scrambling thanks to a vague edge and lateral flexibility. On steep descents, the imprecise fit can lead to your foot moving around inside the boot. Although the boots lace up quickly, there’s little scope for fine-tuning, and I found the only way to avoid a sloppy fit was to lace them up so tightly they pinched my forefoot.
The Salomon X Ultra 360 Edge Mid has an impressive list of tech specs, including stitch-free welded uppers made from PFC-free recycled materials. There’s a stiff polymer rand at the toe and a more flexible one at the heel. In my testing, I often found myself forgetting I was wearing boots at all; thanks to the low weight they feel more like higher-ankle trail shoes, but with a bit more stiffness and support.
I found these the most breathable of the three boots I tested, but also the least waterproof (they did wet out once or twice in boggy conditions). The pale uppers also soak in the dirt and are very difficult to clean. I’ve already started to see wear in a few places, and I don’t think they’ll be as durable as the leather boots I tested. There’s no sign of sole wear yet, though.
Overall, I was disappointed at the imprecise fit of these boots and they aren’t the best choice for steep off-path terrain. The value is good, though.
Testing conditions
Alex tested his boots on a variety of autumn mountain walks as well as lower-level winter walks, including multi-day hikes over challenging terrain in the Lake District and Scottish Highlands. This review was first published in the May 2025 issue of The Great Outdoors.
