Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX vs Salomon Women's X Ultra 360

Both are Salomon X Ultra 360 shoes with the same Contagrip outsole, Advanced Chassis and high foot protection. The Mid GTX is the wet-weather, ankle-covering version: it adds a GORE-TEX membrane, a mid-cut collar and a 10 mm drop at 345 g. The low X Ultra 360 is lighter at 305 g, uses quickLACE and is built for dry, easy-to-mixed terrain. Buy the Mid GTX if you hike in rain, mud or cold and want ankle coverage. Buy the low shoe if you want a lighter, faster day hiker for dry trails. Owners rate both highly; the low shoe has more ratings and a slightly higher average.

• Choose the Salomon X Ultra 360 Mid GTX if you hike in wet or cold weather, want a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane and ankle coverage, and do not mind a heavier, mid-cut shoe.
• Choose the Women's X Ultra 360 if you hike mostly dry, easy-to-mixed trails and want a lighter, lower shoe with quickLACE.