We’d agree with that. For us, the Salomon Quest 4 GTX works best on multi-day, long-distance backpacking trails, especially if you’re carrying a big, heavy hiking backpack.

With a Gore-Tex® membrane and a stable 4D chassis, the QUEST 4D GTX FORCES Boots from Salomon gives you the support and grip of a mountain boot, but still has the flexibility ...

In addition to the original fugly-orange color, the Quest 4D GTX come in gray, black, brown and now olive green. Eric Graves over at Soldier Systems Daily spotted the new color on a visit to REI.