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REI has been flush with fantastic holiday deals on gear this month, featuring anything from puffer jackets to car roof racks and some of the best Merino wool base layers from Smartwool. But one of the best things to score at REI this month has been men’s hiking boots, with one of the top styles now 30% off in multiple colorways.
The Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid Gore-Tex men’s hiking boots are on sale for as low as $133—30% off the original price of $190 and nearly $60 in savings. It currently ranks No. 16 among all men’s hiking boots on the site and has earned a 4.1-star rating after more than 130 reviews at REI.
Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Men’s Hiking Boots in Black/Magnet, $133 (was $190) at REI
[$133 (was $190); rei.com]
These men’s Salomon hiking boots are waterproof, grippy, and much more sleek than the average boot. They also have a unique lacing system that tightens (and stays tight) with one pull. They’re made with a durable, 30% recycled synthetic upper and have Gore-Tex waterproof membranes that keep water out while remaining breathable to keep your feet dry. The brand’s thick Contagrip rubber sole features deep, Y-shaped lugs that help maintain footing on loose gravel, slippery earth, and other uneven terrain. And, in the true French manner, they’re far more fashion-forward than most (if not all) other styles.
Salomon has been in the spotlight in the last few years, coinciding with the explosion of the gorpcore trend that borrows outerwear and adventure styles and adopts them as streetwear—think Merrell, Arc’Teryx, and Columbia. And though the brand has leaned into it, designing some new, trend-first styles, much of its core offerings remain top-caliber picks for outdoorsmen.
Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Men’s Hiking Boots in Olive Night, $133 (was $190) at REI
[$133 (was $190); rei.com]
This hiking boot is well-known and loved among Salomon loyalists. “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,” one shopper said. “I currently own two other Solomon hiking boots—one 5 years old and the other 15 years old. Each remains 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.”
But even newer Salomon fans have found something to love about this particular style. “I’ve been wearing the Solomon Cross Hike 2 for about two weeks now on various types of terrain under different conditions,” a Salomon shopper said. “They are extremely comfortable, lightweight, and stable feeling boots with excellent grip. This is my second pair of Solomons and will not be my last…I have no doubt that my new Cross Hikes will hold up just as well [as the first]!”
Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid Gore-Tex Men’s Hiking Boots in Bitter Chocolate/Red, $133 (was $190) at REI
[$133 (was $190); rei.com]
If you’re been searching for a sleek and sporty but durable hiking boot to wear from the trail to the table, the Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid Gore-Tex boot is one of the best options you could find. But now that multiple colorways are discounted at REI, sizes are at risk of selling out—some already have. Hop on this deal soon to take advantage of the sale and ensure you get the size you need.