Men's Quest 5 GTX

A tough, waterproof multi-day boot with 4D advancedCHASSIS stability.

$230
Color: Dark Earth/Black/Dark Earth
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Top features
GORE-TEX membrane
4D advancedCHASSIS
Leather and ripstop upper
Description

The Salomon Quest 5 GORE-TEX is a men's multi-day hiking boot that is tough as nails and waterproof. Salomon's 4D advancedCHASSIS gives stability and agility, and its light weight keeps you moving fluidly on and off the trail. A mix of nubuck leather, ripstop fabric and a GORE-TEX membrane keeps feet dry and holds up for years and miles. An All-Terrain Contagrip outsole grips wet, dry, hard or loose ground.

Perfect for
Stable support
4D advancedCHASSIS.
Built to last
Nubuck leather and ripstop.
Debris kept out
Gusseted tongue and mudguard.
Features
  • GORE-TEX membrane. A waterproof GORE-TEX membrane keeps feet dry on wet trails.
  • 4D advancedCHASSIS. A plastic chassis adds stability and support without limiting a fluid foot roll, even on the roughest terrain.
  • Leather and ripstop upper. Full-grain nubuck leather for long wear, with tear-resistant ripstop fabric.
  • All-Terrain Contagrip. Built for the widest variety of surfaces, with durable grip on wet, dry, hard or loose ground.
  • Toecap, mudguard and gusseted tongue. A protective toecap and mudguard guard the foot, and the gusseted tongue keeps debris out.
Size & Fit
  • Forefoot fit: Standard, per Salomon.
  • sensiFIT cradles the foot from the midsole to the laces for a secure, snug fit.
  • A gusseted tongue stays centered and keeps debris out.
Open size guide
Materials
  • Upper: nubuck leather and ripstop fabric.
  • Lining: textile.
  • Membrane: GORE-TEX.
  • Midsole: EnergyCell EVA foam.
  • Outsole: All-Terrain Contagrip rubber.
  • Insole: molded OrthoLite sockliner.
About the brand

From trail running to skiing, Salomon has been innovating for mountain life since 1947. Their performance-driven designs deliver precision and confidence wherever the adventure leads. At Mountain Sports, we love Salomon because it’s built for those who play hard in the outdoors — all year long.

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SKU L49138500
Size guide

Salomon Size Chart - Men's Footwear

Salomon Sizing Chart

Salomon footwear sizes are conversions of foot length. To find your size: stand on a sheet of paper against a wall (wearing the socks you would normally wear with this type of shoe), mark just in front of your big toe, repeat for both feet, take the longer distance, and measure from the wall to the mark.

Men's Footwear (US / UK / EUR / foot length):

US UK EUR Foot Length (CM) JP
7 M 6.5 40 24,5 25
7.5 M 7 40 2/3 25 25,5
8 M 7.5 41 1/3 25,5 26
8.5 M 8 42 26 26,5
9 M 8.5 42 2/3 26,5 27
9.5 M 9 43 1/3 27 27,5
10 M 9.5 44 27,5 28
10.5 M 10 44 2/3 28 28,5
11 M 10.5 45 1/3 28,5 29
11.5 M 11 46 29 29,5
12 M 11.5 46 2/3 29,5 30
12.5 M 12 47 1/3 30 30,5
13 M 12.5 48 30,5 31
13.5 M 13 48 2/3 31 31,5
14 M 13.5 49 1/3 31,5 32

US sizes carry Salomon's 'M' (men's) suffix. JP sizes equal foot length in cm.

Performance

How it ranks across conditions.

Calibrated against comparable products we stock, so you can compare like for like.

Weather protection

Breathable
Water-resistant
Waterproof

GORE-TEX waterproof membrane, per Salomon.

Best for

Is this right for you?

Backpacking

Salomon builds it as a multi-day hiking boot, with 4D advancedCHASSIS for stability.

Not for: For quick outings, a lighter hiking shoe is the better pick. Shop hiking shoes & boots

Rocky terrain

Made for rocky, technical ground, with a protective toecap and mudguard.

Not for: For easy day hikes, the lighter X Ultra 5 Mid is the better pick. Shop men's hiking boots

Wet trails

GORE-TEX and a gusseted tongue keep water and debris out.

Not for: Waterproof, not insulated: for snow and cold, see winter boots. Shop winter boots

Full spec sheet

Technical Specs

Weight1 lb 5 oz per shoe
WaterproofYes, GORE-TEX
Lining / membraneTextile lining, GORE-TEX membrane
UpperNubuck leather and ripstop fabric
MidsoleEnergyCell EVA foam
OutsoleAll-Terrain Contagrip rubber
FootbedMolded OrthoLite sockliner
Chassis4D advancedCHASSIS
Forefoot fitStandard
Questions, answered

Before you buy.

Pulled from chats, emails and store visits. The things people actually ask us before they buy. Don't see yours?

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Are these boots waterproof?

Yes. A GORE-TEX membrane fully seals out water, keeping feet dry through rain, mud, snow and stream crossings.

How do they fit and do they need breaking in?

They run true to size in a regular width. sensiFIT gives a snug, customized fit; as a sturdy leather boot, allow a few short hikes to break them in.

What terrain are they best for?

They are built for multi-day hikes across wet, rocky, muddy, snowy and alpine terrain, with a contaGRIP outsole for grip in all conditions.

Do they support heavy multi-day loads?

Yes. Salomon's 4D advancedCHASSIS provides stability and support for carrying packs over long distances without sacrificing fluid movement.

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