The Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gtx Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX is a versatile trekking and hiking boot designed for outdoor enthusiasts. It is ideal for various terrains, including scree and mud, due to its robust construction and materials. The advanced design fosters confidence in stability and performance during both on-trail and off-trail activities.

Equipped with notable technologies, the Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX provides durability that justifies its price point. Users can expect reliable support and comfort, making it suitable for extended adventures in challenging conditions. This boot combines quality with functionality, ensuring effective performance in diverse environments.


Pros

  • Fantastic stability on challenging trails
  • Extra strong grip on technical terrain
  • Secure lockdown and ankle support
  • Exceptional durability
  • Excellent waterproofing
  • Great underfoot protection
  • Flexible collar is handy on descents
  • Fit can be regulated with an insole

Cons

  • Drop is twice as high as stated
  • Collar lining lacks durability

Key Features

  • Full Comfort for Long Mountain Days: The boot is engineered for dependable weather protection which performs well in diverse terrain and conditions.
  • GORE-TEX Extended Comfort: Enjoy reliable waterproofing combined with enhanced breathability, ensuring a comfortable experience whether you're navigating through warm, wet, cold, or dry weather.
  • Vibram Alpine Hiking Sole: The rubber outsole features sharp lugs and reinforced rubber at the toe and heel, providing extra traction on steep trails.
  • Salewa-Specific Features: The steel-cabled 3F System ensures stability while the MFF+ Footbed and EVA midsole deliver supportive cushioning. The climbing lace-up design allows for a snug fit from heel to toe.

Specifications

  • Best Use: Trekking
  • Upper Material: GORE-TEX Extended Comfort, Suede (1.4-1.6mm), 3F System, Rubber Rand
  • Lining: Cleansport NXT
  • Footbed: MFF+
  • Midsole: EVA
  • Outsole: Vibram Alpine Hiking
  • Drop: 8mm
  • Weight: 19oz
  • Fabric Type: Synthetic, Rubber
  • Origin: Made in USA or Imported
  • Sole Material: Synthetic
  • Shaft Height: Ankle

Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid Gtx Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX Vasque Breeze LOWA Renegade GTX Mid
Price $230 $290 $160 $255
Trail terrain Technical Technical Moderate Technical
Weight lab Weight brand 19.2 oz / 543g 22.8 oz / 645g 19.9 oz / 563g 21.1 oz / 597g
Breathability Warm Warm Warm Warm
Use Backpacking Backpacking Backpacking Backpacking
Orthotic friendly
Drop lab 16.1 mm 15.1 mm 16.4 mm 17.2 mm
Size Slightly small Slightly small Slightly small True to size
Midsole softness Firm Firm Firm Balanced
Difference in midsole softness in cold Small Normal Small Small
Heel counter stiffness Moderate Moderate Stiff Flexible
Stiffness Stiff Stiff Flexible Moderate
Outsole hardness Average Average Average Average
Waterproofing Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof
Material Suede Suede Leather Leather
Season Winter Winter Winter Winter
Toebox durability Good Good Bad Good
Heel padding durability Bad Decent Bad Decent
Outsole durability Decent Decent Decent Decent
Width / fit Medium Medium Medium Medium
Toebox width Medium Narrow Medium Narrow
Lug depth 5.2 mm 5.6 mm 4.6 mm 5.1 mm
Heel stack lab 37.1 mm 36.3 mm 38.7 mm 37.8 mm
Forefoot 21.0 mm 21.2 mm 22.3 mm 20.6 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Narrow
Technology Gore-Tex Gore-Tex - Gore-Tex
Cut Mid cut Mid cut Mid cut Mid cut
Removable insole
Ranking Top 30% Bottom 31% Bottom 36% Top 18%
Popularity Top 32% Top 37% Bottom 12% Top 44%