GEAR | Women’s Salomon Comet 3D GTX Walking Boots – Review

March 20, 2016 Shell Robshaw-Bryan

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12 months on and my boots are looking a lot more worn, but still providing heaps of comfort

What we tested

Salomon Comet 3D Lady GTX Walking Boot £130.50 from Go Outdoors

These boots are no longer available, but you can see the full Salomon range at Go Outdoors here.

Suitable for multi-day hikes
Womens specific design/fit
3 season rating
Gore-Tex waterproof membrane
Gusseted tongue
Heel foam for improved heel stability

At £130 a pop, these are far from being a casual purchase, so In order to do them justice I’ve recently updated this review following a serious weekend of hiking in the Scottish Highlands.

Heel loop, making the boots easy to put on and take off

As a snowboarder who’s owned 2 pairs of Salomon boarding boots in the past, I knew that I could expect quality and comfort, and upon initial unboxing, I wasn’t disappointed. They did look quite chunky initially, and I double checked to ensure they were the right size. Once on however, they didn’t feel as big or clompy as they’d initially looked.

I’m a size 6 with a flat arch and feet that are on the narrow side, and these boots fitted perfectly and felt immediately comfortable. I headed straight into the woodland beside my house for my first walk in them. So far so good.

A few days later we headed off into the Cheshire countryside on a longer 5 mile walk. The ground was boggy in places, and we wandered off into the undergrowth to grab shots of fungi which required clambouring over logs and tramping through mud.

The boots are a great fit and are extremely sturdy, yet light and most importantly, they feel comfortable – but how did they cope with a weekend of serious hiking in the Scottish Highlands in torrential rain and in snow?

After clocking up another 15 miles in these boots, half of those miles were done on a mountain in pretty harsh conditions. On day 1 we had non-stop rain. As I climbed the mountain we splashed through puddles, walked through streams, climbed over flat, wet rocks and on day 2, near the top of Beinn Ghlas, we were hiking on steep, rocky terrain in an inch of snow.

Hiking in snow? These boots performed brilliantly

What I like most

They were immediately comfortable; no having to wear them in at all. We went for an easy countryside walk in them, then spent 4 hours walking in the Cheshire countryside and they were still comfy, with no pressure points.
Having a removable foot-bed is brilliant, as much of the time I wear custom orthotics to combat my over pronation, so being able to slip the foot-bed out and put in my own was a revelation.
Incredible grip from the sole, I felt steady and confident.
The boots are great in any terrain, from snow, to slippery wet rocks and mud.
Great support around the ankle and good levels of cushioning.
Having narrow feet means I often end up over tightening laces to stop my feet lifting out of the boot when I walk. In these however, thanks to the ladies specific last, my heel stayed put, and I didn’t get the movement I often get in my cheaper walking boots or in my snow boots.

Any downsides?

I’d have liked a bit more colour; as far as walking boots go they look pretty standard and the use of the word 3D always irks me. Apart from that, I haven’t got anything bad to say about them.

The last word

The boots are incredible. I stayed, warm and dry and never put a foot wrong. They coped brilliantly with snow, and just as well on wet slippery surfaces. They didn’t rub, and my feet didn’t hurt or feel tired (though the muscles in my legs certainly did!). Superb performance. Over 2 years on and I am still loving their performance and am really happy with these boots.

The boots really came into their own on a very wet hike in the Highlands

Long Term Test Update

I’ve now had these boots for over 2 years and they are still performing really well. I’ve cleaned them a few times, and the leather is due to be retreated as they are looking a bit ‘dry’, however, they are still water tight, showing no real signs of wear and they remain a fantastic walking boot!

See the full Salomon range at Go Outdoors here.

Two and a half years on, my boots are still going strong!

Thank you to Go Outdoors who supplied the boots for us to test. We were not paid to write this review.

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Shell loves all things travel and outdoors and is a nature-loving, comfy-camping kinda girl. Shell started the Camping with Style blog after a serious snowboarding accident which left her with a broken back. Despite this she used the outdoors and healing power of nature to aid her recovery and she continues to spend time outdoors whenever she can.

From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures here on the blog and in various publications she's written for, Shell has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing and the many benefits of nature therapy.

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