Customer Reviews Salomon Tech Amphib 4

I bought these a year ago thinking they'd be great for stand up paddle boarding and wading in the lake. Well, I almost never wear anything else. I wore them over the winter because they are just really comfortable shoes. I can walk the dogs in them, slip them on and off easily, and they go with everything. They are perfect for camping. I bought a second pair and both of my parents have purchased them too. They are perfection. I live on a lake and these make walking along the rocky beach and wading into the water effortless. Sometimes they get rocks in them, but nothing compared to other water shoes I've had. Just got back from Yellowstone, and wore these the entire time. I get so many compliments on them, too. As I linger on this website, I'm debating buying a third pair..

I purchased a second pair of these after getting them last year for use at Dock Diving events (a dog sport that involves your pup jumping into a pool after a toy). These are great for outdoor events where you are often moving from your designated setup back and forth to the pools and on wet decks. These have great gripping while also drying out quickly. Plus, they look great!

I am looking everywhere for the Tech Amphibian 3, only to find you stopped making it. I hiked 7 to 15 miles a day in those 3-4 days a week. I climbed rocks, stomped through river beds without fear, and out-hiked most of my friends in their "less-than" shoes. I really liked how they kept my feet free of pebbles with the mesh and how they protected my feet. They were the best ever. The only improvements I would have made to the 3 were improved water drainage through the soles and possibly more arch support in the footbed through construction, not foam (I did replace the insoles a few times). The 4 is NOT THE SAME shoe... very sad. The tread is appears much smaller than the 3, instead of even bigger which provides the security I am seeking in rough terrain. The outer toe-box protection is a lot smaller on the 4 as well. The wide toe protection on the 3 was amazing... as my feet would slip between rocks in or out of the river. The 4 doesn't seem to have as much drainage as the 3, when it needed more. Just by looking at the photos of the sole and soft the top, the four appears to be a shoe I might use on a "light" outing, but not the serious water hiking shoe that the 3 was. Please bring the 3 back! (size 6)

Shoes are awesome use them in water and even to work super comfortable

Light weight and comfortable shoes. I used them as "inside shoes" at work to give me support and protection.

These shoes are lightweight with a good fit and great grip! I highly recommend them.

This is my second pair of these shoes. I'm replacing a Salomon pair from 10+ Years ago that I lost. Super lightweight, easy on/off. I feel like both pairs run a half size too large. My normal 7.5 fits more like an 8.

I have not yet tested them in water, but as a hiking shoe I like how they feel and the support they provide. I appreciate the female, more narrow cut. I am only wondering about the straps, because even when I tighten them they get loose during the walk. Maybe this feature works better when wet?

I did various types of trails with these shoes ranging from easy to difficult. They were great when I had to cross streams in water up to my knees, but not so much for hiking down hill on rocks covered with loose sand or dry mud. Also on dry rock, I feel there's not enough grip. I had to be very careful hiking downhill in these shoes. I liked the idea of the collapsible heel before I bought the shoes but after trying it, it's actually not as comfortable as I'd like it to be. Overall, they're good shoes that are perfect for easy trails.

I bought these last week and went on a canoe/camping trip. While carrying the canoe between lakes, I got some bad blisters caused by the seams and the mesh fabric. It was ok for small carrying or when they were dry. I do not recommend for canoe/camping trips. Otherwise, nice looking shoes. I usually wear a regular size 10 and I bought a size 9 that fits perfectly.

Had my tech amphibians for years. Looking for a new pair, sad to see they're completely different. These look like they'd be sweaty, and hold water, no longer a hiking tread and narrower than they used to be.

I had version 2 or 3 and loved them! Was disappointed when I received these. The tread is not for hiking wet, root-y, and rocky terrain. The toe box is more narrow. The mesh is smaller. Please bring back the old version.

I bought a pair of tech amphibian 3, which I loved but which gave me blisters below my ankles when I wore them without socks. I assumed that this was because they were slightly too big for me (though I now realize that this is a common complaint for that model) so I tried to buy a pair that was a half-size smaller, only to find that they had been discontinued and were unavailable. Though I vastly prefer the more rugged look of the 3s, I ended up buying myself a pair of tech amphib 4 instead, since I assumed that their functionality would at least be comparable. Unfortunately, not only do they look worse than their predecessors, they're a worse shoe in general (though I will admit that they have not given me any blisters). They have less traction, worse drainage (despite always being left to dry on a rack that's out in the open, they've really started to stink, which is something my shoes never usually do, tech amphibian 3s included), they take longer to dry, and their mesh has already started to rip very noticeably in three places (despite the fact that I've only just started using them and have only ever worn them on rainy suburban dog walks). They are no longer under warranty, either, since I bought them a few years ago and had them shipped to my parents' house in a different country, but only received them two months ago because of a mix-up, followed by a pandemic. I would definitely not recommend these to anyone and will not be purchasing a third pair from this collection.

Came here to replace my techamphinians that I bought back in 2008 and are now starting to fall apart. Only to find out they have morfed into these one of the things I loved about the older model was the chunky soles. Guess I'll have to wait till they are dry and see if I can glue the sole on so I can keep these a bit longer. This is truly a sad day for me!

I own 3 pairs of the previous version of this shoe and absolutely love them. They are the only sneakers I can wear due to a disability and I would be lost without them. The Tech Amphib is completely different and does not offer the flexibility I need to wear them. So very disappointed in the direction the shoes have taken.