The Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 Black/Bitter Chocolate/Fiery Red, a new version, is a men's hiking shoe from Salomon.Designed to rise to all your outdoor challenges, it makes the transition from hiking to trail riding possible. With the Cross Hike Gtx 2, you'll find features derived from two different disciplines. The sole block guarantees exceptional grip thanks to its multidirectional studs and the Contagrip outsole. The cushioning, energy transfer and stability of these shoes is assured by the EnergyCell midsole. The moulded OrthoLite insole ensures the durability, breathability and cushioning of the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2. This high-top shoe provides good ankle protection, while its Quicklace system ensures a custom fit and good foot support. The rubber stone guard and Gore-tex membrane will protect your feet from the elements. The combination of these technologies makes the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 a shoe that is both comfortable and performant on any terrain in the world.
The Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 Black/Bitter Chocolate/Fiery Red, a new version, is a men's hiking shoe from Salomon.Designed to rise to all your outdoor challenges, it makes the transition from hiking to trail riding possible. With the Cross Hike Gtx 2, you'll find features derived from two different disciplines. The sole block guarantees exceptional grip thanks to its multidirectional studs and the Contagrip outsole. The cushioning, energy transfer and stability of these shoes is assured by the EnergyCell midsole. The moulded OrthoLite insole ensures the durability, breathability and cushioning of the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2. This high-top shoe provides good ankle protection, while its Quicklace system ensures a custom fit and good foot support. The rubber stone guard and Gore-tex membrane will protect your feet from the elements. The combination of these technologies makes the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 a shoe that is both comfortable and performant on any terrain in the world.
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The lowest price we last saw for Salomon Cross Hike Mid GTX 2 Mens Hiking Boots - Black/Bitter Chocolate/FIERY Red - US10.5 was $207.38 (last seen 25 Jan 2026). Prices may have changed since.
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Salomon Cross Hike Mid GTX 2 Mens Hiking Boots - Black/Bitter Chocolate/FIERY Red - US10.5
The Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 Black/Bitter Chocolate/Fiery Red, a new version, is a men's hiking shoe from Salomon.Designed to rise to all your outdoor challenges, it makes the transition from hiking to trail riding possible. With the Cross Hike Gtx 2, you'll find features derived from two different disciplines. The sole block guarantees exceptional grip thanks to its multidirectional studs and the Contagrip outsole. The cushioning, energy transfer and stability of these shoes is assured by the EnergyCell midsole. The moulded OrthoLite insole ensures the durability, breathability and cushioning of the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2. This high-top shoe provides good ankle protection, while its Quicklace system ensures a custom fit and good foot support. The rubber stone guard and Gore-tex membrane will protect your feet from the elements. The combination of these technologies makes the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 a shoe that is both comfortable and performant on any terrain in the world.
The Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 Black/Bitter Chocolate/Fiery Red, a new version, is a men's hiking shoe from Salomon.Designed to rise to all your outdoor challenges, it makes the transition from hiking to trail riding possible. With the Cross Hike Gtx 2, you'll find features derived from two different disciplines. The sole block guarantees exceptional grip thanks to its multidirectional studs and the Contagrip outsole. The cushioning, energy transfer and stability of these shoes is assured by the EnergyCell midsole. The moulded OrthoLite insole ensures the durability, breathability and cushioning of the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2. This high-top shoe provides good ankle protection, while its Quicklace system ensures a custom fit and good foot support. The rubber stone guard and Gore-tex membrane will protect your feet from the elements. The combination of these technologies makes the Cross Hike Mid Gtx 2 a shoe that is both comfortable and performant on any terrain in the world.
Last updated at 25/01/2026 01:49:37
originally posted on REI
These boots are extremely light, waterproof, comfy as bedroom slippers, and provide some ankle support. They come with very good arch support, so I didn't need to add aftermarket insoles, which I have done with all my other boots and trail runners. The outsole lugs give good traction. Some folks complain that the Salomon soles wear down quickly, but so-far-so-good after a month of wearing them.I was lucky enough to get these "worn once" off the clearance rack. The return slip noted that the laces came loose. Personally, I love the Salomon quicklace system. I have noticed that a few folks don't realize there are "garage" pockets at the tops of the tongues, and let the laces flop around; so I'm guessing that may be why some of the complaints about quicklace.The ... MoreThese boots are extremely light, waterproof, comfy as bedroom slippers, and provide some ankle support. They come with very good arch support, so I didn't need to add aftermarket insoles, which I have done with all my other boots and trail runners. The outsole lugs give good traction. Some folks complain that the Salomon soles wear down quickly, but so-far-so-good after a month of wearing them.I was lucky enough to get these "worn once" off the clearance rack. The return slip noted that the laces came loose. Personally, I love the Salomon quicklace system. I have noticed that a few folks don't realize there are "garage" pockets at the tops of the tongues, and let the laces flop around; so I'm guessing that may be why some of the complaints about quicklace.The laces are held by cloth webbing loops, which I dislike because the cloth loops are often the first thing to wear out; so we'll see how that holds up. The topmost loops, against which you pull to tighten, are metal, which is good.For me, these are everything boots. I had been wearing trail runners for three-season backpacking, but now I'm wearing these instead.
originally posted on REI
The Solomon Cross Hike 2 Mid boots were comfortable to wear for hours on varied terrain, waterproof in wet and snowy conditions, and provided good traction. Their light weight makes them feel like a running shoe with great support. These boots compare favorably with other hiking boots I have owned (including Vasque, Raichle, AKU, Oboz and Solomon). Unlike those other boots, I also find myself wearing the Cross Hike 2 boots on walks with my dog and on errands about town. In this regard, they seem like an unusually versatile “hiking” boot. As for how they will wear over time, I currently own two other Solomon hiking boots—one 5 years old and the other 15 years old—which each remain comfortable and waterproof, with worn but very intact soles (this after about 200 ... MoreThe Solomon Cross Hike 2 Mid boots were comfortable to wear for hours on varied terrain, waterproof in wet and snowy conditions, and provided good traction. Their light weight makes them feel like a running shoe with great support. These boots compare favorably with other hiking boots I have owned (including Vasque, Raichle, AKU, Oboz and Solomon). Unlike those other boots, I also find myself wearing the Cross Hike 2 boots on walks with my dog and on errands about town. In this regard, they seem like an unusually versatile “hiking” boot. As for how they will wear over time, I currently own two other Solomon hiking boots—one 5 years old and the other 15 years old—which each remain comfortable and waterproof, with worn but very intact soles (this after about 200 miles/year of use for each). I am enjoying and highly recommend the Solomon Cross Hike 2 Mid hiking boot.
originally posted on salomon.com
I have wide metatarsals and low arch. The Xhike1’s worked for me after a SOLID break in and softening up of the material. These out the box have a good width/length/arch for me. I’m not taking them on hikes but moderate activity on the range. I like the look and I’ll use these over the speed assault 2’s which suck now. Now the bad. I agree with another reviewer here that said the quick lace does not provide a secure heel fit without becoming painfully tight on the tendons for the last 2 crossings. There’s not enough padding on the tongue to prevent the lace from really digging. If you don’t tighten them then the heel floats while walking. The upper portion of the tongue; the ONLY part that’s padded does want to stick out and be a debris collector. They changed the ... MoreI have wide metatarsals and low arch. The Xhike1’s worked for me after a SOLID break in and softening up of the material. These out the box have a good width/length/arch for me. I’m not taking them on hikes but moderate activity on the range. I like the look and I’ll use these over the speed assault 2’s which suck now. Now the bad. I agree with another reviewer here that said the quick lace does not provide a secure heel fit without becoming painfully tight on the tendons for the last 2 crossings. There’s not enough padding on the tongue to prevent the lace from really digging. If you don’t tighten them then the heel floats while walking. The upper portion of the tongue; the ONLY part that’s padded does want to stick out and be a debris collector. They changed the insoles from their standard ortholites to something else that looks like a thin layer of foam. I don’t know what it is but sucks and has no cushion. I took the ortholites from another pair of Solomon’s and it feels more comfortable.A somewhat fix is that If I take the take the top end of the lace with the fastener and loop it under the last crossing then I can tighten the laces enough to keep my heel in place and not strangulate my ankle flesh. Changing the insole and playing with the laces for better fit makes the shoe way better for me. If I didn’t change those 2 things then these would not be comfortable.
| Drop (in mm) | 10 |
| Inlay sole | Textile |
| Heel stack height (mm) | 34.7 |
| Forefoot stack height (mm) | 24.7 |
These boots are extremely light, waterproof, comfy as bedroom slippers, and provide some ankle support. They come with very good arch support, so I didn't need to add aftermarket insoles, which I have done with all my other boots and trail runners. The outsole lugs give good traction. Some folks complain that the Salomon soles wear down quickly, but so-far-so-good after a month of wearing them.I was lucky enough to get these "worn once" off the clearance rack. The return slip noted that the laces came loose. Personally, I love the Salomon quicklace system. I have noticed that a few folks don't realize there are "garage" pockets at the tops of the tongues, and let the laces flop around; so I'm guessing that may be why some of the complaints about quicklace.The ... MoreThese boots are extremely light, waterproof, comfy as bedroom slippers, and provide some ankle support. They come with very good arch support, so I didn't need to add aftermarket insoles, which I have done with all my other boots and trail runners. The outsole lugs give good traction. Some folks complain that the Salomon soles wear down quickly, but so-far-so-good after a month of wearing them.I was lucky enough to get these "worn once" off the clearance rack. The return slip noted that the laces came loose. Personally, I love the Salomon quicklace system. I have noticed that a few folks don't realize there are "garage" pockets at the tops of the tongues, and let the laces flop around; so I'm guessing that may be why some of the complaints about quicklace.The laces are held by cloth webbing loops, which I dislike because the cloth loops are often the first thing to wear out; so we'll see how that holds up. The topmost loops, against which you pull to tighten, are metal, which is good.For me, these are everything boots. I had been wearing trail runners for three-season backpacking, but now I'm wearing these instead.
The Solomon Cross Hike 2 Mid boots were comfortable to wear for hours on varied terrain, waterproof in wet and snowy conditions, and provided good traction. Their light weight makes them feel like a running shoe with great support. These boots compare favorably with other hiking boots I have owned (including Vasque, Raichle, AKU, Oboz and Solomon). Unlike those other boots, I also find myself wearing the Cross Hike 2 boots on walks with my dog and on errands about town. In this regard, they seem like an unusually versatile “hiking” boot. As for how they will wear over time, I currently own two other Solomon hiking boots—one 5 years old and the other 15 years old—which each remain comfortable and waterproof, with worn but very intact soles (this after about 200 ... MoreThe Solomon Cross Hike 2 Mid boots were comfortable to wear for hours on varied terrain, waterproof in wet and snowy conditions, and provided good traction. Their light weight makes them feel like a running shoe with great support. These boots compare favorably with other hiking boots I have owned (including Vasque, Raichle, AKU, Oboz and Solomon). Unlike those other boots, I also find myself wearing the Cross Hike 2 boots on walks with my dog and on errands about town. In this regard, they seem like an unusually versatile “hiking” boot. As for how they will wear over time, I currently own two other Solomon hiking boots—one 5 years old and the other 15 years old—which each remain comfortable and waterproof, with worn but very intact soles (this after about 200 miles/year of use for each). I am enjoying and highly recommend the Solomon Cross Hike 2 Mid hiking boot.
I have wide metatarsals and low arch. The Xhike1’s worked for me after a SOLID break in and softening up of the material. These out the box have a good width/length/arch for me. I’m not taking them on hikes but moderate activity on the range. I like the look and I’ll use these over the speed assault 2’s which suck now. Now the bad. I agree with another reviewer here that said the quick lace does not provide a secure heel fit without becoming painfully tight on the tendons for the last 2 crossings. There’s not enough padding on the tongue to prevent the lace from really digging. If you don’t tighten them then the heel floats while walking. The upper portion of the tongue; the ONLY part that’s padded does want to stick out and be a debris collector. They changed the ... MoreI have wide metatarsals and low arch. The Xhike1’s worked for me after a SOLID break in and softening up of the material. These out the box have a good width/length/arch for me. I’m not taking them on hikes but moderate activity on the range. I like the look and I’ll use these over the speed assault 2’s which suck now. Now the bad. I agree with another reviewer here that said the quick lace does not provide a secure heel fit without becoming painfully tight on the tendons for the last 2 crossings. There’s not enough padding on the tongue to prevent the lace from really digging. If you don’t tighten them then the heel floats while walking. The upper portion of the tongue; the ONLY part that’s padded does want to stick out and be a debris collector. They changed the insoles from their standard ortholites to something else that looks like a thin layer of foam. I don’t know what it is but sucks and has no cushion. I took the ortholites from another pair of Solomon’s and it feels more comfortable.A somewhat fix is that If I take the take the top end of the lace with the fastener and loop it under the last crossing then I can tighten the laces enough to keep my heel in place and not strangulate my ankle flesh. Changing the insole and playing with the laces for better fit makes the shoe way better for me. If I didn’t change those 2 things then these would not be comfortable.
Overall these Cross Hike 2 Mid GORE-TEX Hiking boots exceeded my expectations. I was stunned at how lightweight they were. I own several low-top Solomon Cross Hike shoes, X Ultra 4s and XA Pros, but this was the first Mid-style Solomon shoe I have ever owned. I typically steered away from the Mids because I appreciated the lightweight that the Lows provided. Frankly, there was not too much of a significant weight difference between the two styles. I had the ankle stability and grip of a military-style or construction boot with the breathability, weight, and comfort of a sneaker. These are genuinely water resistant. My feet remained dry while traversing through muddy gulches of tropical rainforests in Hawaii. This boot provides exceptional traction on slippery, ... MoreOverall these Cross Hike 2 Mid GORE-TEX Hiking boots exceeded my expectations. I was stunned at how lightweight they were. I own several low-top Solomon Cross Hike shoes, X Ultra 4s and XA Pros, but this was the first Mid-style Solomon shoe I have ever owned. I typically steered away from the Mids because I appreciated the lightweight that the Lows provided. Frankly, there was not too much of a significant weight difference between the two styles. I had the ankle stability and grip of a military-style or construction boot with the breathability, weight, and comfort of a sneaker. These are genuinely water resistant. My feet remained dry while traversing through muddy gulches of tropical rainforests in Hawaii. This boot provides exceptional traction on slippery, slimy, mountainous terrains. I value the arch support and extra padding around the ankles. I have skinny feet, but I usually wear regular sizes, so my only complaint was that I had to tighten the lace strap so tight that the laces drug and annoyed me.
Overall, these are a great pair of boots that are exceptionally lightweight and waterproof. So far, over the course of several long day hikes (6+ hours), and some daily wear, these boots consistently have provided exceptional traction and stability in cold (around freezing) and slippery conditions.A few design details really stand out. First, the quick lace system, provides for a quick on and off, with the nifty little "pocket" under the top of the tongue to stow the laces after they are secured. Second, extra cushioning and protection in the ankle area provides some extra security from the occasional run-in to a limb or rock. Third, the boots are extremely form-fitting and highly-functional, especially considering that the boots are lightweight while ... MoreOverall, these are a great pair of boots that are exceptionally lightweight and waterproof. So far, over the course of several long day hikes (6+ hours), and some daily wear, these boots consistently have provided exceptional traction and stability in cold (around freezing) and slippery conditions.A few design details really stand out. First, the quick lace system, provides for a quick on and off, with the nifty little "pocket" under the top of the tongue to stow the laces after they are secured. Second, extra cushioning and protection in the ankle area provides some extra security from the occasional run-in to a limb or rock. Third, the boots are extremely form-fitting and highly-functional, especially considering that the boots are lightweight while simultaneously providing stability.The only caveat with these boots, as someone with pretty wide feet, is that the sizing does run narrow (or, at least narrow for someone with wide feet). However, the feeling of the narrow fit did lessen with additional wear. But, if you have standard width or narrow feet, then I imagine that these boots would be amazing and become a go to pair of boots for any adventure.
These shoes arrived immediately after my wife and I experienced tramping some of the Great Walks of New Zealand. This provides an excellent context for comparison. First the shoes offer a very protective sole despite feeling lightweight. However, the rigid sole did not offer much cushioning. At the ankle, the single quick lace lacked some of the support I expect from a hiking boots. On the strongly positive side, the quick lace system makes it easy to tighten the laces quickly. On the first hike they seemed to stretch and I had to adjust them a few times, but I did not sense this on subsequent hikes. The protective sole and toe guard did a great job on rocky trails. The GoreTex membrane and seam construction kept my feet dry, even crossing shallow streams. Perhaps ... MoreThese shoes arrived immediately after my wife and I experienced tramping some of the Great Walks of New Zealand. This provides an excellent context for comparison. First the shoes offer a very protective sole despite feeling lightweight. However, the rigid sole did not offer much cushioning. At the ankle, the single quick lace lacked some of the support I expect from a hiking boots. On the strongly positive side, the quick lace system makes it easy to tighten the laces quickly. On the first hike they seemed to stretch and I had to adjust them a few times, but I did not sense this on subsequent hikes. The protective sole and toe guard did a great job on rocky trails. The GoreTex membrane and seam construction kept my feet dry, even crossing shallow streams. Perhaps most important, the hiking boots allowed for excellent speed hiking as dusk settled in my region of the northern United States. Within my arsenal of boots and trail shoes, these boots will be worn when packing light and moving fast. They also offer a very aggressive tread.
Don't be fooled by the aggressive styling, these aren't winter shoes, they're quite slippery on ice and packed snow. They aren't specifically billed as winter shoes but I thought they might be perfect. These seem like their best (and only) use is sloppy, wet trails. I love the Speedcross shoes, easily my favorite trail runners and I've gone through probably 14 pairs. These seem like a beefier -but needless- upgrade. The quicklace system doesn't really tighten the upper portion of the shoe, leading to a sensation of wearing high-tops that aren't laced up all the way. Also usually Speedcross shoes have an ortholite sole but these don't seem to? Or they just don't brand them as such anymore? I'd stick with the regular Speedcross shoes in the future; there really wasn't ... MoreDon't be fooled by the aggressive styling, these aren't winter shoes, they're quite slippery on ice and packed snow. They aren't specifically billed as winter shoes but I thought they might be perfect. These seem like their best (and only) use is sloppy, wet trails. I love the Speedcross shoes, easily my favorite trail runners and I've gone through probably 14 pairs. These seem like a beefier -but needless- upgrade. The quicklace system doesn't really tighten the upper portion of the shoe, leading to a sensation of wearing high-tops that aren't laced up all the way. Also usually Speedcross shoes have an ortholite sole but these don't seem to? Or they just don't brand them as such anymore? I'd stick with the regular Speedcross shoes in the future; there really wasn't any aspect of these shoes that made them worth the extra money.
I have had these shoes for about two months. I have been really happy so far, but I went out last weekend in the rain and my feet got soaking wet. So much for being waterproof. This is the third pair of Salomon shoes (different models), in a row, that haven’t lived up to expectations. And they are expensive. I feel like you usually get what you pay for, but not with these. It’s disappointing because before these last three pairs, I have been really happy with over 20+ previous pairs of Salomon shoes and boots. It is what I have worn exclusive for the last 15 years. I think Salomon may be losing their way. I’m going to try some other brands next time.
These shoes arrived yesterday and within an hour I embarked on a 3 mile hike in the snowy/muddy/icy Maine woods near my home. No break in needed. They seemed like 1/2 size small, which is perfect for me as I needed them a wee bit smaller. I hiked on snowy muddy trails and had the best traction of any hiking boot I have ever owned. My feet stayed perfectly dry. They are very stable, very light with a stiff sole. I like them much better than the Merrells that I have been wearing for years. I just hope the quick lacing system holds up for a long time because I plan on keeping them for years.
Can’t change my old review so here’s an update. Routing the laces for a tighter fit did not work over longer duration. Gets loose because the rest of the laces not being tight creat slack in the higher tighter crossings. Heel starts floating and the “mid-cut” portion of the shoes that should hug and support the ankles get loose and no longer do that. I want to give these a chance to maybe break in more and get more flexible. Maybe they’ll fit better but it doesn’t seem like it. Disappointing shoe. Looks good but doesn’t feel good or secure.
| Drop (in mm) | 10 |
| Inlay sole | Textile |
| Heel stack height (mm) | 34.7 |
| Forefoot stack height (mm) | 24.7 |
