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SALOMON

QUEST ELEMENT GTX

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QUEST ELEMENT GTX

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PUB87/100
Price189.99USD
Publication score2026.06.30
87/100
Build and materials
4/5 · w0.25

Premium nubuck leather upper over an ADV-C stabilizing chassis. The lighter platform gives up some of the heavy load support the Quest 4 carries.

Weather protection
5/5 · w0.20

GORE-TEX membrane under a high cut collar seals the foot on wet ground.

Traction
4/5 · w0.20

Contagrip TD outsole with deep lugs tuned for soft ground adhesion. Wet rock asks for more care than the lugs give.

Weight efficiency
5/5 · w0.15

545 g per boot, light for a full leather GORE-TEX backpacking boot and below the Quest 4 at roughly 653 g.

Value
4/5 · w0.20

Around 190 USD, under the 230 USD Quest 4 it shares a platform with, for a lighter boot.

SourcesSalomon Quest Element spec sheet, TrekkinnSalomon Quest Element listing, Lifestyle SportsSalomon Quest Element GORE-TEX product page
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A light leather GORE-TEX boot that keeps full protection while sitting under the Quest 4 on price. A solid buy for three season backpacking.

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  • GORE-TEX under a high collar holds water out on wet ground.
  • 545 g per boot, light for a leather backpacking boot.
  • Around 190 USD, below the Quest 4 it shares a platform with.
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  • The lighter build gives up some of the support the Quest 4 carries under heavy loads.
  • Contagrip TD favors soft ground, so wet rock asks for care.
  • Nubuck leather wants regular treatment to hold its water repellency.
Price2026.06.30
189.99USD
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Specifications
Weight
545 g per boot
Upper
Nubuck leather
Lining
Mesh and textile
Membrane
GORE-TEX
Outsole
Contagrip TD
Chassis
ADV-C
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