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The Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer 2 Mid Gore-Tex Waterproof GTX Hiking Boot is designed for the serious outdoor enthusiast who seeks both comfort and rugged performance on challenging trails. With a mid-cut design, these boots provide excellent ankle support while ensuring your feet remain dry and protected against unpredictable alpine weather.
| Product Name | Image | Price | Rating | Review Count | Expert Score | Sales Last Month | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberland Men's Flume Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot |  | $127.71 | (4.0) | 10108 | 97 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Merrell Men's Moab 2 Waterproof Hiking Boot |  | $140.0 | (4.0) | 10691 | 97 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Merrell Women's Moab 2 Mid Gtx Hiking Boot |  | $134.44 | (4.0) | 3691 | 91 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid Gore-TEX Boots Mens |  | $254.58 | (4.0) | 4983 | 88 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| ROCKY Men's Outback GORE-TEX Waterproof Hiking Boots |  | $144.99 | (4.0) | 727 | 88 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Salewa Men's Alp Mate Mid Waterproof Trekking & Hiking Boot |  | $141.41 | (4.0) | 1113 | 87 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Salewa Women's Mountain Trainer Mid GTX Alpine Trekking Boot | Hiking, Alpine Climbing, Technical Approach | Gore-Tex Breathable Waterproof Protection, Vibram Sole, Durable Leather and Fabric Upper |  | $212.78 | (4.0) | 2173 | 87 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Salewa Men's Wildfire NXT Mid GTX Boots - Gore-Tex Waterproof Hiking & Trekking Boot |  | $219.95 | (4.0) | 7 | 86 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Salewa Men's Wildfire 2 GTX Shoe - GTX Waterproof Gore-Tex Trail Shoe for Hiking & Trekking |  | $179.73 | (4.0) | 126 | 86 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| SCARPA Men's Rapid XT Mid GTX Waterproof Gore-Tex Leather Hiking & Approach Boots |  | $199.0 | (4.0) | 14 | 86 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Lowa Men's Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boot |  | $229.95 | (4.0) | 429 | 86 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| KEEN Men's, Circadia Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot |  | $135.0 | (4.0) | 1768 | 86 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Salewa Men's ALP Trainer Mid GTX Boots |  | $233.87 | (4.0) | 2146 | 86 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| SCARPA Men's Rush TRK GTX Waterproof Gore-Tex Lightweight Hiking Boots |  | $238.95 | (4.0) | 57 | 86 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
| Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Gtx Hiking Shoe |  | $218.76 | (4.0) | 1595 | 85 | 10 | Get it on Amazon |
First Impressions. Boot is super light and comfortable. The fit appears narrow. I wear 11.5 my foot is approximate 4” across at widest point, with a medium to high arch. I selected the same size I wear in a sneaker and the fit was perfect.
GOT HESE FOR MY HUSBAND. HE LOVES THEM WEARS THEM EVERYDAY. THE ONLY THING IS NOT LONG AFTER HE STARTED WEARING THEM ONE OF THE LITTLE LOOPS FOR THE TIE BROKE. BESIDES GREAT BOOTS
Salewa states: "Equipped with a waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® Performance Comfort membrane for weather protection and optimized breathability, " That has not been my experience. My socks were soaked after hiking in occasional light rain for just 2 hours. My feet were quite cold by the time we pulled into camp. I wrung out the socks and used plastic bags as a vapor barrier the next day.All GoreTex wets out after a long time but this is terrible performance. Both hikers with me were wearing GTX boots and neither had problems. One set of those boots was 7 yrs old, not brand new.I expected better from Salewa, especially for this price. Should only be worn in fair weather or at least check the waterproofing before heading out far into the backcountry! There are reviews of the prior model also noting failure of the waterproofing under light conditions, but also several praising it. This could be endemic to this version or simply a manufacturing defect.Another issue is the Y strapping system created pressure points when pulled tight. I do have narrow heels, so getting a proper fit is tough in any boot. The laces come untied easily, so double-knot.On the positive side, traction was good under a variety of conditions though I did not thoroughly test steep wet rock. So, giving it an overall 3 stars as I'm hoping the issue is just a manufacturing defect that Salewa will take care of.Salewa did respond quickly to my review on their website. When I returned from the another backpack I provided the information they requested but have yet to hear a response (5 business days later). I sent a separate email just asking for verification that they even received the information. No response to that either. I will update this if/when there is a resolution.Meanwhile, I will reserve these boots for hikes in dry conditions.--- UPDATE ---Salewa replaced the boots under warranty. It took about a month from my return of the boots which isn't bad as half of that is shipping time.I immediately checked for waterproofing. Stood in a pool of water for 5 minutes, which is as long as I think one could expect from GoreTex. Came out absolutely dry. It might be different when the fabric is moving during actual hiking but for now I have to expect that the problems with the first pair were just a factory mishap. Bumping stars from 3 to 4.
Solid performer, no blisters, but not waterproof. Thought these were supposed to be waterproof, but found out at elevation that they are not. Was a painfully long wet trek.
This is my 4th pair of Salewa boots. This is a newer, updated version and they are even better. After long days of hiking in the Gila NF/Wilderness, my feet may be tired but never a blister or even a hot spot. Well made and a sturdy, comfortable boot.
The eyelets for the shoelaces on the top of your feet are simply very thin, short pieces of a shoelace. Cinching the laces will rub the "eyelets" all the way through in no time. From there, I guess you could skip an eyelet when you're lacing them up but that would look ridiculous and flat unacceptable. The small plastic eyelets around the ankle area would most likely break from the bootlace rubbing on them even before the "other" style of eyelets I just described.I think these are really nice looking boots and I wanted them to work but I never even put them on after they arrived because of the two design flaws they had.
Wel made fit great just need a good break in as do most good climbing boots
