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Salomon started in Annecy, at the foot of the French Alps, in 1947, as a family workshop making ski edges. The mountain thinking never really left. Most of what they build now is footwear for moving quickly over rough ground, along with the hydration vests that came out of trail racing and have since been adopted by walkers, climbers and anyone who dislikes carrying a pack. Wild Earth stocks the hiking and trail range in men's and women's sizing, with wide fittings on some models, plus vests, packs and accessories. Free shipping Australia-wide with bulky items excluded, and 80 days to return anything, sale items included.
Here's a run through the models we get asked about most, and which one suits which job!
Two things decide this: how much weight you're carrying and how rough the ground is. Every Salomon hiking shoe we stock is a GTX version with a Gore-Tex membrane. The range is built around one shoe with a lot of variations, so most of the decision is picking the right version rather than the right model.
Day walks and travel: X Ultra 5
This is the one most people are after. It's a low-cut hiking shoe that's light enough to wear on a plane and stable enough for a full day on a track. The Gore-Tex membrane is the right call for Tasmania, the Victorian high country or anywhere you expect wet grass. The trade-off is that it runs warmer than a mesh shoe in dry heat, and once water gets in over the collar it's slow to dry out.
Ankle support with a pack: X Ultra 5 Mid GTX
Same shoe with a cuff. Worth it if you're carrying overnight weight or walking on loose rock where a rolled ankle is a real prospect. If you're doing day walks on formed tracks, the low-cut is lighter and you won't miss the ankle height.
Wider feet: X Ultra 5 Wide
Salomon fit narrow, and it's worth saying plainly rather than letting you find out at home. The Wide fitting is a genuinely different last, not just a half-size up, and if you've tried Salomon before and found them tight across the ball of the foot, this is the version to look at. Both the X Ultra 5 and the Mid are made in Wide.
Multi-day loads: Quest 5 GTX
A proper backpacking boot - taller, stiffer through the sole, and built to stay comfortable under a heavy pack over several days. It's more boot than most people need for weekend walking, and it's heavier on the foot than the X Ultra Mid. If you're carrying twenty kilos across scree, that stiffness is the point.
Rough and off-track ground: XA Pro 3D V9 GTX
The chunkier, more protective option - more rubber underfoot and a more aggressive tread than the X Ultra. It suits people who walk off-track or spend time in creek beds. The Gore-Tex keeps out splashes and wet grass, but water that comes in over the collar stays in, so it's not the shoe for wading deep crossings. It's a heavier shoe and it looks it.
In short: X Ultra 5 for day walks, the Mid for pack weight, Quest 5 for multi-day, XA Pro 3D for rough ground, and Wide if Salomon have pinched before.
Surface decides this one. Salomon's trail shoes are quite different from each other underfoot, and the wrong choice is uncomfortable rather than merely slower.
Soft ground and mud: Speedcross 6
Deep, widely spaced lugs that bite into mud and wet grass. This is the shoe most people picture when they think of Salomon. The honest caveat is that those same lugs feel awkward on hardpack and rock - you can feel each one through the sole, and they wear down fast on road sections. If your local trail is dry and stony, this isn't your shoe.
Long distances: Ultra Glide
More foam underfoot than anything else in the trail range, aimed at people running for several hours. Softer landings, less ground feel. Good for ultra distance, more shoe than you need for a 10km loop.
Racing: S/Lab Genesis
The race shoe, built with input from Salomon's sponsored runners. Light, precise and expensive, with a narrow fit even by Salomon standards. It's a specialist purchase, not a first trail shoe.
In short: Speedcross for mud, Ultra Glide for long days, S/Lab Genesis for race day.
The range is organised by how much you need to carry rather than by how fast you run. The number in the name is the capacity in litres.
Long days and mandatory kit: ADV Skin 12
Twelve litres, which is enough for a jacket, food, a first aid kit and two soft flasks. This is the one that gets bought for events with a mandatory gear list, and it's also popular well outside running - it carries a day's worth of gear without the sway of a pack. There's a women's version built on a different harness shape, with a shorter back panel and the front straps split so they don't compress the chest.
Half days: ADV Skin 5
Five litres. Enough for flasks, a phone, keys and a light shell. For most people running two hours or less, this is the right size and the 12 is more vest than the run requires.
Short and fast: Active Skin 4
A simpler, cheaper build for shorter runs. Fewer pockets and less adjustment, which is fine when you're only carrying water.
A note on sizing: vests are sized on chest measurement, not on your usual clothing size, and they should be snug enough that nothing moves when you run. A vest that feels slightly tight standing still is usually correct. Check the measurements on the Salomon size guides before ordering.
Both of these are Salomon's GRVL versions, built to go from the footpath onto gravel paths and fire roads without changing shoes. The difference between them is how much cushioning you want. Neither is a trail shoe, so for rock, roots or mud, look at the trail section.
Everyday kilometres: Aero Glide
The cushioned one. A soft, smooth ride for everyday kilometres, with a grippier outsole than a standard road shoe so it stays sure-footed on gravel, crushed rock and park trails. If most of your running is footpaths with the odd unsealed stretch, start here, and it'll wear better on concrete than a trail shoe.
Faster runs: Aero Blaze
The lighter, firmer of the two. There's less foam underfoot than the Aero Glide, so you feel more of the ground and the shoe feels quicker under you, which suits tempo runs, parkrun and shorter races, including the gravel ones. The trade-off is less protection once your legs are tired. It works best as a second pair alongside the Aero Glide, or as the only pair if most of your runs are short.
In short: Aero Glide for everyday kilometres, Aero Blaze for faster sessions and shorter races.
Footwear: hiking shoes, hiking boots, trail running shoes, road running shoes, footwear care, footwear accessories
Vests and hydration: hydration vests, flasks and water bottles
Bags and packs: daypacks, hiking packs
Free shipping Australia-wide with bulky items excluded, and 80 days to return anything, sale items included. Full detail is on our shipping and returns pages. If you'd rather try footwear on before committing, our store locations page has both shops and you can order online for click and collect.
What size Salomon should I buy?
Salomon are cut narrower than most brands, particularly across the ball of the foot, and they're sized in US sizing. Most people find their usual size is right for length but tight for width, which is why several models come in a Wide fitting. If you're between sizes or you know you have a broader foot, go for the Wide rather than sizing up - a longer shoe with the same width will slide at the heel. The Salomon size guides have the conversions, and with 80 days to return you can try a pair at home on carpet.
Do Salomon shoes come in a wide fit?
Several of the hiking models do, including the X Ultra 5 and the X Ultra 5 Mid. It's a genuinely different shape rather than a larger size. The trail running and road models are more limited - if width matters to you and you're looking at a trail or road shoe, get in touch and we'll tell you what's available in your size.
Are Salomon shoes waterproof?
Only the ones marked GTX, which have a Gore-Tex membrane. Everything else is a breathable mesh that will wet out and dry again. Waterproof is the right choice for cold and wet walking; it's the wrong choice for hot, dry conditions or for running, where the membrane traps heat and holds water once it gets in over the collar. Waterproof also isn't permanent - the outer fabric stops shedding water over time and needs reproofing, which is what the footwear care range is for.
What warranty do Salomon products have?
Salomon warrant their products against manufacturing faults, and the terms differ between footwear, packs and apparel, so it's worth reading the guarantee on the specific product. Separately, Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply to everything we sell regardless of what a manufacturer's warranty says. If something has gone wrong with a Salomon product bought from us, contact us and we'll handle it for you.
Should I get the Aero Glide or the Aero Blaze?
If you're buying one shoe for most of your running, get the Aero Glide. It's softer and more forgiving over longer distances. The Aero Blaze is lighter and firmer, built for running quicker over shorter distances. Both are GRVL versions, so either will handle footpaths, gravel paths and fire roads. For anything rockier or muddier, the Speedcross or the Ultra Glide are the shoes built for it.
Are Salomon shoes good for walking all day?
The hiking range is built for exactly that - full days on your feet on uneven ground. Whether a particular shoe suits your feet is a different question, and it comes down to width, arch shape and how much cushioning you like. If you're buying footwear to manage a specific foot problem, see a podiatrist first; they'll tell you what shape to look for and we can tell you which models are that shape.
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