Here are Salomon's new Quest 4D hiking boots. Salomon based the design on their best selling running shoe, the XA Pro 3D. The family resemblance is unmistakable when I picked the boot up and realized it weighed about as much as a sneaker. Operators will appreciate the usual Gore-Tex lining when combined with a new shaped last that extends up around the foot for support and protection from rocky outcroppings found high up in the Afghan landscape.

The Quest boot comes in 2 colors, gray and orange. Yep, orange. They are a European company, after all. It didn't take long for the international SOF outfitter RPT Tactical in Virgina Beach to see the operator appeal. They shrewdly bought every single one of the non-ugly boots and should have them in stock in March below the $220 MSRP. A few more details and a full GearScout photo recon after the break.

The "4D" isn't referring to a 4th dimension set aside for feet. Or, in this case, narrow feet. The Quest does feel narrow and runs a 1/2 size small in the other dimensions. Salomon uses 4 layers underfoot- the sole, then some padding, a shaped frame for support, and another layer of padding for protection from rocks.

Pre-production samples of  the boots are on tour and Salomon was kind enough to provide some colorful remarks from three of their deployed field testers. I suppose the profanity adds credibility, but we are a family publication so I used some to save your ef'ing virgin eyes.

"Here are some pics from the trip.  The quests hard at work.  Everything i have said about them is absolutely true.  Thanks again for letting me try these out.  I have told everyone about them and we are just waiting on ADS get them.  They are going to be key for me when i go on my trip.  i have y ankles as do most of the guys i know and these boots are a life saver." "How close are we to seeing those boots?  i know they had said somewhere around feb or march but i was just wondering if there had been any changes.  They have saved my ankles on more than one occasion.  I was walking the other day and i slipped off a rock right into a hole.  let me tell you if i had anything else on my ankle would be up right now.  but because of the boots i received a semi mild sprain.  Well like i said how can i order 4 more pair when i get home?" "Dude the boots are amazing.  everyone wants them.  im afraid to leave them at the team"

Available from:

RPT Consulting

757-963-0742

sales@rptactical.com

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