# Salomon Quest 5

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/salomon-quest-5
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/hiking-boots
- Placement: #2 of 12 in Hiking Boots, S tier
- Brand: Salomon
- LP on this board: 874
- Last researched: 2026-08-21T03:06:20.412Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Being featured in a top boot list suggests consistent positive experiences and solid performance across various conditions.

## For

- Sturdy build
- Good ankle support
- Best overall backpacking boot for weight-to-support ratio
- GORE-TEX locking laces
- Comfortable fit

## Against

- Higher failure rate over time
- No Gore-Tex waterproofing

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 10 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 26 cited sources across 19 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RunRepeat - Athletic shoe reviews | Gonçalo Marta, Ph.D Biomechanics | A | https://runrepeat.com/salomon-quest-5-gtx | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineerjourney.com | Tyler | C | https://mountaineerjourney.com/blog/best-salomon-hiking-boots | fetched and confirmed |
| www.hikingfeet.com | Jory, hikingfeet.com | B | https://hikingfeet.com/salomon-quest-5-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Better Trail | Multiple Authors Matt | C | https://bettertrail.com/outdoor-gear/salomon-quest-5-gtx-hiking-boot-review | fetched and confirmed |
| GearLab | Chris Maxcer | B | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/shoes-and-boots/hiking-boots-men/salomon-quest-5-gore-tex | fetched and confirmed |
| Gearjunkie | gearjunkie.com | B | https://gearjunkie.com/footwear/salomon-quest-5-hiking-boot-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineerjourney.com | Tyler | B | https://mountaineerjourney.com/blog/salomon-quest-5-vs-quest-4 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Hiking_Footwear_Info | u/Financial_Ad_8565 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/Hiking_Footwear_Info/comments/1v2ebum/some_studies_about_salomon_quest_5/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Trekitt | Trekitt | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhgHoDElaqQ | fetched and confirmed |
| OutdoorAdept | outdooradept.com | B | https://outdooradept.com/salomon-quest-5-gtx-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Peterglenn | peterglenn.com | B | https://peterglenn.com/salomon-gore-tex-quest-5-hiking-boot-men-s/?srsltid=AfmBOoqMiNi-aIRzYZZ40Bw9xtxu07XFjwSD59lat5O7KaWAJntIUJ8h | fetched and confirmed |
| The Backpacker | sean militello | B | https://backpackeroutdoors.com/blogs/gear-reviews/salomon-quest-5-gore-tex-review-2026-best-men-s-hiking-boot-for-stability-waterproof-performance?srsltid=AfmBOoqVYh4nqfS_aG8pOhqNqVQA5XjlKZ7md0yRDCRFXiqmlJZi-jVT | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineer Journey | Mountaineer Journey | B | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wYOHXL-zAYM | fetched and confirmed |
| GearLab | Chris Maxcer | B | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/shoes-and-boots/best-hiking-boots-men | fetched and confirmed |
| Taunton Leisure | Taunton Leisure | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMMv8BTyWW8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineer Journey | Mountaineer Journey | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sljvSMjGimQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Stan goes exploring | Stan goes exploring | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPMJSEdIrDM | fetched and confirmed |
| Stan goes exploring | Stan goes exploring | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zARvBt1Kn3c | fetched and confirmed |
| Спорт-Марафон | Спорт-Марафон | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McEexLfB7f4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Switchback Travel | Maddie Downie | C | https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-waterproof-hiking-boots | fetched and confirmed |
| THRYV | THRYV | C | https://thryv-affiliate.com/reviews/best-hiking-boots | fetched and confirmed |
| BikeHikeSafari | bikehikesafari.com | B | https://bikehikesafari.com/best-hiking-boots/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GearLab | Trish Matheny | C | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/shoes-and-boots/best-hiking-boots | fetched and confirmed |
| Switchback Travel | Maddie Downie | C | https://www.switchbacktravel.com/footwear/best-hiking-boots | fetched and confirmed |
| Mountaineerjourney.com | mountaineerjourney.com | C | https://mountaineerjourney.com/blog/best-hiking-boots-for-wide-feet | fetched and confirmed |
| Yahoo Health | Kelli McGrane, MS, RD | C | https://health.yahoo.com/your-body/foot-health/article/best-hiking-boots-for-men-130000707.html | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/salomon-x-ultra-5-mid-gtx |
| 3 | La Sportiva TX Hike GTX | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/la-sportiva-tx-hike-gtx |
| 4 | Salomon Quest Gore-Tex | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/salomon-quest-gore-tex |
| 5 | Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/merrell-moab-3-mid-gtx |
| 6 | Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof |
| 7 | Scarpa Terra GTX | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/scarpa-terra-gtx |
| 9 | Altra Lone Peak Hiker 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/altra-lone-peak-hiker-3 |
| 10 | Hanwag Blueridge ES | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/hanwag-blueridge-es |
| 11 | Merrell Moab 3 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/merrell-moab-3 |
| 12 | Redwing Boots | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/redwing-boots |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/hiking-boots.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

- Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand.
- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
- Link status reports what our pre-publication link check found when it fetched the cited URL. It says nothing about the quality of the review.
- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

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