What is the Elixir Mid GTX?The Elixir is a fully waterproof, highly cushioned, fully waterproof boot from Salomon focused on absolute comfort over long distances. That being said, you could just as easily wear these for a dog walk from home or a day trip into the hills.
What are they made of?The uppers are made using breathable synthetic materials over the toe and around the midfoot, with leather and rubber reinforcements placed in high wear areas such as the toe, heel and lower down the sides. This gives you the optimum balance of durability, breathability and flexibility.
Underneath this tough upper lies a fully waterproof Gore-Tex membrane, providing total waterproof protection for those wet and boggy walks that we know all too well here in the UK.
Moving down, Salomon's Energy Foam midsole takes care of the cushioning underfoot and gives you that all-day comfort that Salomon have become known for. Not only has the midsole had a load of extra cushioning thrown at it, but there's also a hefty wedge of it in the tongue and around the ankle cuff.
Finally, a grippy sole unit with 5mm deep lugs digs into loose ground yet will still provide plenty of grip on hard packed surfaces. A good all-rounder.
What are its features?The Elixir features Salomon's Active Chassis for increased stability over technical terrain, along with their Sensifit construction. Sensifit connects the lacing to the base of the shoe, meaning when the laces are tightened, the entire boot wraps securely around your foot for a more comfortable and precise fit. No more sliding around when traversing uneven terrain.
- Lightweight and supportive
- Highly cushioned underfoot
- Cushioned tongue and collar
- Waterproof Gore-Tex membrane
- Sensifit construction
- Leather and synthetic uppers