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

The Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX is a durable hiking and trekking boot designed for rugged outdoor conditions. This boot is ideal for unpredictable terrains, providing excellent grip and stability during scrambling or off-trail adventures.

With advanced technologies integrated into its design, the Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX ensures reliable performance in various scenarios. Although it may not be budget-friendly, its trekking capabilities justify the investment for serious outdoor enthusiasts.


Pros

  • Excellent stability for challenging alpine trails
  • Superb grip on varied demanding terrain
  • Secure lockdown and ankle support
  • Outstanding durability and abrasion-resistance
  • First-rate waterproofing with moderate insulation
  • Collar flexes for ankle mobility on descents
  • Great protection from rocks and debris
  • Precise fit regulation (insole + lace-to-toe)

Cons

  • Heavier than average
  • Very stiff and unforgiving

Key Features

    Robust and Reliable Protection: The mid-cut hiking boot offers durability and weather resistance, making it ideal for various terrains. GORE-TEX Performance Comfort: This feature ensures that your feet stay dry with its waterproof capabilities, even in adverse weather conditions. Vibram WTC 2 Outsole: The rubber sole includes sharp lugs for grip and larger lugs at the toe and heel for enhanced control on steep paths. Salewa-Specific Features: The boot incorporates a steel-cabled 3F System that provides support, Climbing Lacing for a customizable fit from heel to toe, and an MFF+ footbed for added cushioning comfort during extended hikes.

Specifications

    Best Use: Trekking Upper Material: GORE-TEX Performance Comfort Membrane, 1.6mm Suede Leather, Steel Cables (3F System), 360-Degree Rubber Rand Footbed: MFF+ Midsole: PU Outsole: Vibram WTC 2 Drop: 12mm Weight: 21oz Fabric Type: Upper material: leather; sole: rubber and EVA; contains non-textile parts of animal origin. Origin: Made in the USA or Imported Sole Material: Rubber Shaft Height: Ankle

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

Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX LOWA Renegade GTX Mid Salewa Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GTX
Price $290 $230 $255 $220
Trail terrain Technical Technical Technical Technical
Weight lab Weight brand 22.8 oz / 645g 19.2 oz / 543g 21.1 oz / 597g 19.5 oz / 553g
Breathability Warm Warm Warm Warm
Use Backpacking Backpacking Backpacking Backpacking
Orthotic friendly
Drop lab 15.1 mm 16.1 mm 17.2 mm 21.0 mm
Size Slightly small Slightly small True to size Slightly small
Midsole softness Firm Firm Balanced Firm
Difference in midsole softness in cold Normal Small Small Big
Heel counter stiffness Moderate Moderate Flexible Moderate
Stiffness Stiff Stiff Moderate Stiff
Outsole hardness Average Average Average Hard
Waterproofing Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof Waterproof
Material Suede Suede Leather Textile
Season Winter Winter Winter Winter
Toebox durability Good Good Good Good
Heel padding durability Decent Bad Decent Bad
Outsole durability Decent Decent Decent Decent
Width / fit Medium Medium Medium Medium
Toebox width Narrow Medium Narrow Medium
Lug depth 5.6 mm 5.2 mm 5.1 mm 6.0 mm
Heel stack lab 36.3 mm 37.1 mm 37.8 mm 42.5 mm
Forefoot 21.2 mm 21.0 mm 20.6 mm 21.5 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Narrow Normal
Technology Gore-Tex Gore-Tex Gore-Tex Gore-Tex
Cut Mid cut Mid cut Mid cut -
Removable insole
Ranking Bottom 31% Top 30% Top 18% Bottom 48%
Popularity Top 37% Top 32% Top 44% Top 47%