X Ultra Pioneer Mid Climasalomon™ Waterproof - Men's Hiking Boots Peat / Quiet Shade / Biking Red

I love this shoe, but when it comes to packing the low tops are much lighter and take up less room. So when backpacking or traveling, I prefer the low tops.

The shoes were great for about 3 uses before the lace loops ripped so now I can't use them effectively as they are loose all the time. This is very disappointing quality for a pair of Salomons since I have used Salomons for years. Seems like poor quality control went into all aspects of the shoe. Nothing cut through the lace loops, they simply broke when I was tightening up my laces to tie before a walk in the snow.