Anybody got Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX boots ?

[Shewie]

Does anybody have a pair of Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX boots ? They're not really rufty tufty bushcrafters boots but more for hitting the hills and trails.

http://www.salomon.com/uk/product/cosmic-4d-gtx®.html

Just looking for experiences, in particular how well they're holding up after a few months of heavy use. They claim to have ballistic nylon whatever that is but I've never owned a pair of fabric boots so not sure what to expect.

 

[Greg]

They look like an expensive pair of gimmicky boots! But thats just my personal opinion and in no way an attack on your personal judgement! Each to their own & all that!

 

[Barn Owl]

Reckon they should live up to their reputation as a good maker Rich.

The only fabric boots I used a lot were Karrimors (10 or more years ago) and never managed to bust them in any way.

 

[The Cumbrian]

Not the same thing at all Rich, but I've just got some of these bad boys:

http://www.newbalance.co.uk/Product/MTE101GH#

I started using fell running shoes for ( non cold weather ) fell walking a few years ago, and once I got over the fact that my feet wouldn't stay dry for long I started to love them. The grip is better than any boot, and the lack of weight is a revelation.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Shewie]

I was looking at similar things too Michael, namely the Inov8 Terrocs. I might still try a pair when it warms up but I ended up going for a mid boot this time, it's a step away from my usual full leather boot so I'll see how I go on. I went into Ellis Brigham today to try a few different pairs on and get an idea of manufacturers fit, they're too expensive to buy from there but the staff have good knowledge. I went for the Salomon Fastpacker Mid GTX from Field & Trek for only £66, not had confirmation of stock yet but hopefully they've got them in.

http://www.petesy.co.uk/salomon-3d-fastpacker-mid-gtx/

I'm planning to get back up to the Lakes a lot more this year, I miss the high camps and lightweight trekking, if you ever fancy a night out let me know.

 

[The Cumbrian]

I'll be in touch Rich. I start my new job near home at the end of April so I'll be getting out on the fells a couple of times a week on my way home from work. I've got to get some mileage in to get fit again, and being sat behind a desk for long hours for the last two years has caused bit of expansion.

I've got a week off between jobs and I'll be heading north with the canoe on the car from the 18th to the 22nd if you're available.

Cheers, Michael.

 

[Shewie]

I'll check my diary but as far as I know April is pretty clear, I'll let you know.

Any idea where you're heading ?

 

[The Cumbrian]

I don't have any concrete plans, just a few "want to dos". I'll be going where the weather's best ( or least bad ) and looking through "Scottish Canoe Classics" to see what I fancy.

Cheers, Michael.