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Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boots vs Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex

Reddit prefers Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex โ€” higher sentiment (50% vs 49% positive).

Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boots
#21 in Hiking Boots

Blundstone

Blundstone Classic Chelsea Boots

$209.95

49

Pros

  • +comfortable
  • +durable
  • +amazing
  • +older pairs were very durable and long-lasting

Cons

  • โˆ’not resolable
  • โˆ’returned
  • โˆ’employs synthetics at wear points
  • โˆ’scuffed up fresh out of the box
โ€œSkinnies and boots are peak practicality in a wet UK climate. As a PNW resident and walk-commuter, I can't tolerate wet heavy flapping wide leg jeans. I need skinnies and boots to walk comfortably in โ€
r/whatthefrockk
Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex
#2 in Hiking BootsReddit favorite

Salomon

Salomon X-Adventure Recon Mid Gore-Tex

$150.00

50

Pros

  • +waterproof
  • +light
  • +Used to be super comfy
  • +Used to be super durable

Cons

  • โˆ’traps sweat
  • โˆ’Changed designs and materials (5+ years ago)
  • โˆ’Dramatically tanked in quality
  • โˆ’Customer service non-existent
โ€œFor weekend trips on trails in the NW I would personally go with hiking shoes. I like that they are light, dry quickly, allow my feet to breathe, and offer more arch support than a trail runner.โ€
r/Outdoors