Salomon Quest 4D GTX Forces 2 EN

Sizes listed in UK size, than comparable EU size. Foot length in millimeters (Mondopoint) found in the chart below. The last width on these could be described as "regular" that fits most people, or at least should form in use.

UK-size | EU-size | Mondopoint

3,5 | 35 | 231 mm

4,5 | 37 1/3 | 236 mm

5 | 38 | 241 mm

5,5 | 38 2/3 | 245 mm

6 | 39 1/3 | 249 mm

6,5 | 40 | 253 mm

7 | 40 2/3 | 258 mm

7,5 | 41 1/3 | 262 mm

8 | 42 | 267 mm

8,5 | 42 2/3 | 271 mm

9 | 43 1/3 | 276 mm

9,5 | 44 | 280 mm

10 | 44 2/3 | 284 mm

10,5 | 45 1/3 | 289 mm

11 | 46 | 293 mm

11,5 | 46 2/3 | 298 mm

12 | 47 1/3 | 302 mm

12,5 | 48 | 307 mm

13,5 | 49 1/3 | 315 mm

14,5 | 50 2/3 | 324 mm

Made in Cambodia, but with some pretty tough specs.

Care of Gore-Tex Boots

We recommend that you read our shoe and bootcare article. You should not use the regular shoe polish for gore-tex boots and shoes, instead use the stuff specifically designed for them. Regular grease/polish can block the holes in the membrane after which they won't breathe anymore.

The crossbreed of a sneaker and a mountain boot is just that - works well in rough terrain, but fits like a sneaker. This means it's possible to give a good sprint if necessary. Lined with Gore-Tex and has a bit of shaft too. "Military" color scheme, i.e. black. A popular choice among many special forces etc. these days.

Features

Because we live in the 2000s, the features & materials have all sorts of flashy names ending with ® and ™. However, here's a down-to-earth rundown of the boot. First the new features of the Forces 2:

Lamella features on tread lugs for even better grip
Models with EN suffix have nail-protected soles (EN ISO 20344:2011)
Instep reinforcement for rope descents
More sizes available

The good ol' features are still there:

Non-marking, stiff sole with a very intricate cushion midsole and rough tread pattern.
Upper made of nubuck leather and Cordura.
Inner lined with breathable fabric.
Between the layers sits the Gore-Tex membrane.
Cushioned, porous insole.
Traditional lacing with lace locks in the middle. The upper eyelets are made of metal.
Weight for one shoe about 600-700 grams, depending on the size.