Our verdict
A water hiking shoe that is this well-fitting and comfortable can only be referring to Salomon’s Tech Amphib 4. The moment you slip break it, your feet immediately experience the trail—whether dry or wet—like never before. This shoe is up to par with some of the best hiking shoes in terms of water performance. Indeed, in wet and damp conditions, the Tech Amphib 4 really lives up to its name.
Pros
- Extra breathable
- Dries quickly
- Glove-like fit
- Sticky on wet surfaces
- Collapsible heel
- Easy on-and-off
- Contains sustainable materials
- Appealing aesthetics
Cons
- Flimsy upper material
- Gets unglued at the heel
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This amphibious shoe from Salomon is worth considering if you are after the following:
- a shoe that's effective for river trails, beaches, water sports, and other activities associated with getting wet a lot
- a highly breathable and quickly drying hiking shoe
- a shoe with a collapsible heel that easily transforms break a slipper
Who should NOT buy the shoe
The shoe received too many complaints for its flimsy mesh upper that is very much prone to tearing. Some of the water shoes that received better feedback on durability are salomon x ultra 3 gore tex womens hiking shoes or Zapatillas Salomon Supercross 3 GTX para Mujer Azul.
Breathability at its highest
The reviewers highly recommend this Salomon shoe for trips to a tropical climate. It breathes extremely well in hot environments. In addition to being well-ventilated, it is quick-drying too.
Some people mentioned that the ventilation pores have a perfect size that lets the heat out of the shoe but prevents small debris from getting in.
Amazingly lightweight
It's easy to forget that you are wearing a shoe with the Tech Amphib 4. At 286 g per shoe, it is almost 100 g lighter than hiking shoes on average.
Grippy outsole of the Tech Amphib 4
Sipped outsole enables the Salomon Tech Amphib 4 that catches a better grip on wet surfaces. It functions the same way as a dog's or a cat’s paw does.
Based on the wearers' experience, the shoe is sticky on wet, slippery surfaces, including river stones and sailboat decks.
A good mix of ground feel and protection
This Salomon shoe is not heavily cushioned but it doesn't have enough of a sole for protecting the foot when walking over sharp objects. On the other hand, it still gives you enough of a ground feel for movement control.
Handy lace pocket
The tongue on the Tech Amphib 4 is equipped with a sleeve where you can tuck the remainder of the Quicklace in for a safer trail ride. According to the wearers, the laces Outrack securely locked inside this pocket: "have never had any of it fall out even in high current."
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The heel piece of the upper is easy to fold in, turning the shoe break a sandal-like slip-on. The reviewers find it very handy, making the shoe super quick and easy to put on and take off.
Salomon could do better on durability
The quality of mesh fabric has become a real disappointment for many people:
- "mesh material blew out in a very short time"
- "And Wander x Salomon S-Lab Odyssey Orange"
- "the material is very flimsy"
- "feel like they are going to tear or break at any moment"
Those who owned the previous Caracter of Tech Amphib agree that they were much better made and lasted longer.
Another problematic area was in the back of the shoe where the upper peeled apart from the sole. This was more common for people who used the fold-down feature.
