Like many manufacturers, Salomon now also has a number of freeride boots on offer. We tested the Salomon Quest Pro 110 for you.
Tester and area of use
The boot was mainly used as an alpine boot in ski resorts, as not too many tours were possible due to the current snow conditions and the rather warm and wet end of the season last year. However, it was also tested on a few tours and was also used in the park at the start of the season. I'm 178 centimetres tall and weigh around 70 kilograms. I also carry five to ten kilograms of heavy equipment in my backpack. I normally use the Tecnica Cochise 120 as my ski boot.
First impression:
The boot has a stylish design, but doesn't look over the top. The workmanship also seems to be good, only the touring soles are hardly rubberized compared to my Tecnica and especially to pure touring soles. The inner boot is thermoformable and also makes a solid impression. There are touring soles and alpine soles for the Salomon Quest Pro. The touring soles are equipped with pins for pin bindings, but these are not Dynafit's own inserts. They are also compatible with all WTR bindings. The matching alpine sole is available for all classic alpine bindings.
Practical use:
I tested the boot for about ten days. Compared to the Tecnica Cochise, it has a slightly wider cut. However, it fitted me so well that I didn't have to put it in the oven to adjust it.
Neither on the run nor on the descent did I get pressure points or other discomfort. Although the Quest Pro 110 is actually only a three-buckle boot, I had a good grip in the boot. Personally, however, it is a little too soft for me. The flex is similar to an alpine boot, as you would expect from freeride boots.
The buckles can be adjusted and closed very easily even when wearing gloves - this also applies to the walking mechanism. As with many freeride boots, the rotation in walk mode is rather low when the buckles are closed. It is therefore advisable to open the strap or the fourth buckle. When walking on rocky terrain, you will notice the difference to real touring soles, as already suspected. As these are heavily rubberized or even Vibram soles, you simply have better grip.
Conclusion:
The Quest Pro is a comfortable freeride boot that is suitable for days on the piste as well as for freeriding and short tours. For longer tours, the shaft rotation in walk mode is probably too low for me personally. The flex is also too soft for me. The Quest Pro 130 is an alternative for anyone looking for a tougher boot.
Advantages and disadvantages:
+comfortable
+suitable for everyday use/all-rounder
- not too stiff
- sole not too grippy
Information:
Foot width: 100mm
Shell hardness: Hard, Flex 110
Riede & Hike Technology+
360° Custom shell
Backbone release
24mm Oversized Pivot
3 Micro Alu buckles for precise adjustment and custom closure
Inner boot/lining: My Custom Fit 3D for comfort and warm feet all day
Articulated inner boot
Inner boot thermoformable
Waterproof sealing cuff
Buckles: 3 Micro Alu buckles
Wide 50mm Velcro
