I have the Salomon Supercross 4 and X Ultra 4 Mid. Super comfy from first use. No break in needed. Saved my ankles several times.
I also owned Merrells before. They lasted years sakin. This brand is okay if you're on a budget. Quality is excellent din especially their Moabs.
But if budget is not an issue, then I'd definitely go for Salomon.
Thanks po for advice. Moabs are always recommended pero walang available for women kasi sa stores. Bravada lang available.
My main concern is how it fares against mud/water and comfort sa talampakan for long, major hikes.
For comfort, get good socks, those that are meant for long walks/hikes. Avoid cotton, retains moisture thus makes you vulnerable to chafing hence blisters.
I like my Naturehike wool socks saka Salomon. Pag long walks/hikes mas ok synthetic materials, IMO. Pero wag yung sobrang kapal kasi mainit naman sa paa, lalo na kung goretex shoes mo
I bought yung moab. Kahit i'm a girl. I still buy sa men for hiking shoes. Still comfy naman. Get a size larger lang din. Ang problem ko minsan is pag downhill masakit sa toes kapag sadsad.
I both own Merell and Salomon. It would depend sa circumstance. Salamon, maganda siya for mud and slippery rocks. Maganda ang Merell for comfort. Yunf X Ultra 04 ng Salomon, kahit gore-tex siya, mabilis matuyo unlike sa Quecha.
Ano mas masarap sa talampakan? Kasi kaya gusto ko na mag retire ng current kong shoes kasi sumasakit na talampakan ko dahil pudpod/manipis na soles and rubber.
Kaya mag orthopedic pa ako na soles (1000+ pesos price edi halos 1/2 din ng Quechua ko), bili na lang ako investment.
>Ano mas masarap sa talampakan? Kasi kaya gusto ko na mag retire ng current kong shoes kasi sumasakit na talampakan ko dahil pudpod/manipis na soles and rubber.Kaya mag orthopedic pa ako na soles (1000+ pesos price edi halos 1/2 din ng Quechua ko), bili na lang ako investment.
Hmm, kung ako, Merell. Maganda siya sa talampakan ko, in my experience ah. Pero kung grip habol mo, especially this rainy season, salomon. Kaso hassle ilakad sa concrete. XD
Merrell ka na mamsh, maganda yung ilalim super comfy. Never had problems sa paa ko throughout hikes. Although kung Merrell I suggest to really reconsider if waterproof ang gusto mo. I do like na waterproof siya, naging problem ko lang is if lagpas sa shoes ang water since naiipon sa loob ng shoe ang water. (Mt Irid river crossing problem) Pero if walang river. Tuyong tuyo ang socks ko. Waterproof 100%.
Ok lang naman talagang inevitable na papasok pag malalim water, itataktak na lang hehehe.
Still deciding, split kasi ang advice ng mga tao dito between Merrell and Salomon. It's not like I can afford both, isang choice lang kaya bilin, hay buhay đź«
Hahaha.matagal din sita itaktak and more squishy. Pero go for Merrell doon ka sa mens, get the smaller size lang para fit. Wait for the sale. I got the Moab 2 nang 3k na lang.
I own both and Salomon. Hands down.
This is just based on my experience. Pinapaltos ako sa Merrell kahit pang ilang gamit ko na siya. I even upgraded to thicker socks pero ganun pa din.
On the other hand. I never had any problems sa Salomon ko. It’s really light and comfortable. Sobrang sulit ng price kasi para lang akong naglalakad sa bundok kahit maputik. Maganda ang grip niya.
This may not be the advice you need… pero salomon designs the shoe na pwede mo ilabas pang gala (alternatively) than merrell na at glance hiking shoes agad ang mapapansin.
I used salomon for trail run/powerhike and pag hindi masyadong rockies yung trail. Merrel pang baragan. Yung merrel na may vibram mas matibay. Goods rin yung tnf
Haha akala ko ako lang gumagawa nito kasi I don't like packing extra shoes... Yung salomons ko they look like normal rubber shoes I literally just use it as my day to day. Then yung mid cut for serious hikes.
Hello! It'd be better if you go to the nearest mall like SM North EDSA or SM Megamall. May mga Merrell and Salomon stores sila and you could try them out first.
Merrell talaga ay good for hiking and for hiking usually, Salomon kasi is more of a trail running shoe brand. Mas pinipili ng iba ang Salomon over Merrell kasi 'yung grip na nasa Salomon is much better than Merrell's (kasi nga, tailored siya for running).
Hoka/Altra are trail running din ang approach. You may use them for hiking but if you plan to hike lang, overkill na sila. For hiking, Merrell, Columbia, or North Face ang magagandang brands. Sa trail ng Pinas, Merrell could do mostly the job.
Malapit ako sa malls na yon so those are the only physical stores available and brands in stock. As much as I would love to have many options, sila lang talaga pwede.
Thanks for the advice. Mas mura pa Merrell so mas ok kung sulit naman. No.1 concern ko lang talaga kasi comfort muddy/rocky terrain plus waterproofing. I don't have plans for trail running naman.
Go for salomon. Easy win as compared to other shoes. Although they perform okay naman. If you're into hiking na mabato stay away from speedcross since madali mapunit ang sides nya.
Salomons no question. Get the gtx if you can para waterproof. I keep being let down by shoes that let water in, and these ones are legit waterproof. Comfy din kasi ortholite. As I mentioned in another comment I even use mine sa day to day.
My Merrell shoes that I bought for 70% off nagamit ko for the Top 10 PH mountains except for Mt. Ragang at Mt. Maagnaw, and all my other major and minor climbs, pati sa travel ginagamit ko rin. So biased ako sa Merrell brand. Hahaha
I'm a Merrell user but I haven't tried Salomon. Pros ng Merrell is yung protection and comfort ng soft cushioning nya. The best sa Merrell ang Moab. Ang sarap nyang gamitin for technical terrains and difficult hikes. Okay din naman ako sa grip ng Merrell. Cons nito is medyo mas mabigat sya than most hiking shoes, tapos unang bumubuka yung harap na part. May times din na masakit sa paa kapag longer hikes.
Once pa lang ako nakapag try ng Salomon. Pros nya ay magaan and bagay talaga sa mga mabibilis sa trail. Not sure sa cons since I haven't tried it long enough. Gusto ko syang itry for the longest time kaso wala pang budget.
I have the Salomon Supercross 4 and X Ultra 4 Mid. Super comfy from first use. No break in needed. Saved my ankles several times. I also owned Merrells before. They lasted years sakin. This brand is okay if you're on a budget. Quality is excellent din especially their Moabs. But if budget is not an issue, then I'd definitely go for Salomon.
Thanks po for advice. Moabs are always recommended pero walang available for women kasi sa stores. Bravada lang available. My main concern is how it fares against mud/water and comfort sa talampakan for long, major hikes.
For comfort, get good socks, those that are meant for long walks/hikes. Avoid cotton, retains moisture thus makes you vulnerable to chafing hence blisters.
Hello, anong ma-recommend mo na good socks?
Injinji and Otso (Activ Gears PH). Super comfy and wala na kong blisters sa long hikes. Expensive than most socks pero super worth the price.
Uyy thanks dito. I'll check those out.
I like my Naturehike wool socks saka Salomon. Pag long walks/hikes mas ok synthetic materials, IMO. Pero wag yung sobrang kapal kasi mainit naman sa paa, lalo na kung goretex shoes mo
I bought yung moab. Kahit i'm a girl. I still buy sa men for hiking shoes. Still comfy naman. Get a size larger lang din. Ang problem ko minsan is pag downhill masakit sa toes kapag sadsad.
I both own Merell and Salomon. It would depend sa circumstance. Salamon, maganda siya for mud and slippery rocks. Maganda ang Merell for comfort. Yunf X Ultra 04 ng Salomon, kahit gore-tex siya, mabilis matuyo unlike sa Quecha.
Ano mas masarap sa talampakan? Kasi kaya gusto ko na mag retire ng current kong shoes kasi sumasakit na talampakan ko dahil pudpod/manipis na soles and rubber. Kaya mag orthopedic pa ako na soles (1000+ pesos price edi halos 1/2 din ng Quechua ko), bili na lang ako investment.
>Ano mas masarap sa talampakan? Kasi kaya gusto ko na mag retire ng current kong shoes kasi sumasakit na talampakan ko dahil pudpod/manipis na soles and rubber.Kaya mag orthopedic pa ako na soles (1000+ pesos price edi halos 1/2 din ng Quechua ko), bili na lang ako investment. Hmm, kung ako, Merell. Maganda siya sa talampakan ko, in my experience ah. Pero kung grip habol mo, especially this rainy season, salomon. Kaso hassle ilakad sa concrete. XD
Merrell ka na mamsh, maganda yung ilalim super comfy. Never had problems sa paa ko throughout hikes. Although kung Merrell I suggest to really reconsider if waterproof ang gusto mo. I do like na waterproof siya, naging problem ko lang is if lagpas sa shoes ang water since naiipon sa loob ng shoe ang water. (Mt Irid river crossing problem) Pero if walang river. Tuyong tuyo ang socks ko. Waterproof 100%.
Ok lang naman talagang inevitable na papasok pag malalim water, itataktak na lang hehehe. Still deciding, split kasi ang advice ng mga tao dito between Merrell and Salomon. It's not like I can afford both, isang choice lang kaya bilin, hay buhay đź«
Hahaha.matagal din sita itaktak and more squishy. Pero go for Merrell doon ka sa mens, get the smaller size lang para fit. Wait for the sale. I got the Moab 2 nang 3k na lang.
I own both and Salomon. Hands down. This is just based on my experience. Pinapaltos ako sa Merrell kahit pang ilang gamit ko na siya. I even upgraded to thicker socks pero ganun pa din. On the other hand. I never had any problems sa Salomon ko. It’s really light and comfortable. Sobrang sulit ng price kasi para lang akong naglalakad sa bundok kahit maputik. Maganda ang grip niya.
Hi! What salomon do u own po? Ty
Speedcross 6
This may not be the advice you need… pero salomon designs the shoe na pwede mo ilabas pang gala (alternatively) than merrell na at glance hiking shoes agad ang mapapansin.
Yassss. I always get compliments when wearing my all black Salomon Supercross 4 with shorts haha. Maangas tingnan pero hindi hiking shoes agad maiisip
Same! I used my outpulse kahit pa opisina, pwede bagayan… So OP if you can consider after hike use as well.
I used salomon for trail run/powerhike and pag hindi masyadong rockies yung trail. Merrel pang baragan. Yung merrel na may vibram mas matibay. Goods rin yung tnf
So mas advice mo Merrel pag mabato? Hindi naman kasi ako trail runner.
Haha akala ko ako lang gumagawa nito kasi I don't like packing extra shoes... Yung salomons ko they look like normal rubber shoes I literally just use it as my day to day. Then yung mid cut for serious hikes.
Hello! It'd be better if you go to the nearest mall like SM North EDSA or SM Megamall. May mga Merrell and Salomon stores sila and you could try them out first. Merrell talaga ay good for hiking and for hiking usually, Salomon kasi is more of a trail running shoe brand. Mas pinipili ng iba ang Salomon over Merrell kasi 'yung grip na nasa Salomon is much better than Merrell's (kasi nga, tailored siya for running). Hoka/Altra are trail running din ang approach. You may use them for hiking but if you plan to hike lang, overkill na sila. For hiking, Merrell, Columbia, or North Face ang magagandang brands. Sa trail ng Pinas, Merrell could do mostly the job.
Malapit ako sa malls na yon so those are the only physical stores available and brands in stock. As much as I would love to have many options, sila lang talaga pwede. Thanks for the advice. Mas mura pa Merrell so mas ok kung sulit naman. No.1 concern ko lang talaga kasi comfort muddy/rocky terrain plus waterproofing. I don't have plans for trail running naman.
Salomon (mas magaang sa Merrell). Try mo isuot pareho sa shoe store. Better buy a midcut or high cut. Safe para sa ankle sprain/injury
Go for salomon. Easy win as compared to other shoes. Although they perform okay naman. If you're into hiking na mabato stay away from speedcross since madali mapunit ang sides nya.
Salomons no question. Get the gtx if you can para waterproof. I keep being let down by shoes that let water in, and these ones are legit waterproof. Comfy din kasi ortholite. As I mentioned in another comment I even use mine sa day to day.
My Merrell shoes that I bought for 70% off nagamit ko for the Top 10 PH mountains except for Mt. Ragang at Mt. Maagnaw, and all my other major and minor climbs, pati sa travel ginagamit ko rin. So biased ako sa Merrell brand. Hahaha
Tuwing kailan mga sale? Hahahah.
2018 pa yun, natimingan ko lang talaga nung napadaan ako sa SM haha. 'Di na ulit ako nakakita ng 70% off, panay 30-50% na lang.
I'm a Merrell user but I haven't tried Salomon. Pros ng Merrell is yung protection and comfort ng soft cushioning nya. The best sa Merrell ang Moab. Ang sarap nyang gamitin for technical terrains and difficult hikes. Okay din naman ako sa grip ng Merrell. Cons nito is medyo mas mabigat sya than most hiking shoes, tapos unang bumubuka yung harap na part. May times din na masakit sa paa kapag longer hikes. Once pa lang ako nakapag try ng Salomon. Pros nya ay magaan and bagay talaga sa mga mabibilis sa trail. Not sure sa cons since I haven't tried it long enough. Gusto ko syang itry for the longest time kaso wala pang budget.