Salomon Men's XA PRO 3D Trail Runner, Black, 11.5 M US

interior

With other shoes I've had a lot of problems with inside of the shoe wearing away, especially around the heel and ankle, which makes the shoe unwearable due to the discomfort.

For me, if I really cinch the laces down, that last lacing loop on the inside of the shoe puts some pressure on the top of my foot just behind my big toe.

After using the ICETrekkers, I found some small tears in the mesh on both shoes near the inside toe.

uncomfortable

stretchy strap

They proved less than satisfactory:  they did not provide either the level of shock absorption or the level of stability that the Lafuma Skyrace shoes had provided, and, after having been spoiled by the Lafuma dual speed-lacing system, loosening and tying the conventional laces of the North Face Double-Tracks seemed like an unnecessary chore.

stretchy

small-size

salomon


Salomon first impressed me with their hill boots.

but first and foremost the Salomon shoes are extremely comfortable although I'd say its wise with any kind of walking shoe or boot to go for a larger size than normal, toe banging over 20 miles is not advised!

A good prescription for those of us with bad knees
Up front, let us make two points clear: *  This review is not about how well the Salomon XA Pro 3D performs in running on trails; and *  This review is about how well the Salomon XA Pro 3D shoe cushions shocks to the foot and knee when Salomon's OrthoLite insole is replaced with
I purchased these specific shoes because, over time and heavy use, I have completely worn down the meniscus in both knees, and no longer have the cushion that once I had, causing pain every time I take a step when I undertake certain activities, especially going down stairs or walking down a steep slope.

The 2014 Salomon XA Pro 3D trail running shoes are a worthy "successor" to our beloved Lafuma Skyrace.

Like the Lafuma Skyrace, the Salomon XA Pro 3D shoe has a superior level of shock absorption in the sole and a snug fitting heel combined with a very stable geometry to restrain the foot and ankle from rolling.

And like the Lafuma, the Salomon has a speed-lacing system to save me the chore of stooping for the loosening and lacing up.

The OrthoLite insoles, which Salomon touts in its literature, are actually above-average insoles for shock absorption, and I did not throw them out.

Together, the Salomon XA Pro 3D shoes with the substituted Sorbothane UltraSoles provide an excellent level of shock absorption, at least as good shock absorption as I enjoyed with the Lafuma Skyrace shoes (into which I had substituted an earlier generation of Sorbothane insoles).

strap

One thing I also love about them is the lacing system, so easy to put them on, take them off and adjust your fit and you'll never have to tie an undone lace ever again.

In fact, I'd be happy never to go back to laces and for me it's a huge selling point for these shoes.

So they are comfortable, durable and the lacing system is great - what are the downsides?

I like the quick lacing system on these shoes too.

sole

but the only wear issues I've had on the shoes is on the sole and even then it's just grips being worn down - no cracking so far.

The grip on the soles of the shoes seem good in wet conditions and the soles show very little wear so far.

For our purpose, they were simply perfect:  a very high level of shock absorption in the sole, a firm grip around the heel combined with a very stable platform to prevent the slight ankle turns that require me to make slight corrections with my knees to retain balance, and a wonderful dual  speed-lacing system that is unmatched by any other speed-lacing system.

They are performing good service as supplemental insoles in a pair of Sebago penny-loafer style deck shoes that I wear on occasions when I want something a bit dressier than running shoes on my feet.

With the condition of my knees, the almost completely uncushioned Sebagos are pretty brutal for me to walk in, and the transplanted OrthoLite insoles from the Salomons help a lot in their new application.

But the even more shock absorbing Sorbothane UltraSoles are a distinct upgrade to the OrtthoLite insoles in the Salomons.

comfortable

My feet are way more comfortable in the Salomon's than they ever were in hiking boots.

Overall, I'd say these are comfortable and reasonably durable shoes.

Salomon Pathfinder Hiking Shoe - Men's


Was abit small, slightly uncomfortable, after wearing out then know the problem.

Three weeks after return date, shoe is still too small.

but it’s not comfortable, it runs too small and the upper tongue part is very poorly designed IMHO, it’s  thick so you will sweat a lot, and also part where it attaches to actual shoe it’s gonna be very uncomfortable bulge against your foot

wear

I usually wear a size 10US-11US size shoe, ordered a 10.5 and they run a little snug.

size

Based on this, you might want to consider at least a half-size up from your usual N.A. size.

had to return/exchange

I kept the shoe past the return date, believing an 11.5 should fit perfectly based on the feel of the 11 and the fit of my other brand shoes.


El producto es de buena calidad, pero no es lo que esperaba tengo otros tenis  salomon y estos son demasiado ajustados en el empeine a grado que lastima y son incomodos y eso que los pedi medio numero mas grandes!

New favorite hiking shoes
I owned Salomon XA models and my dog ate the laces.


If you’re looking for the best of the best in footwear then Salomon’s are where you want to be.

buen producto, pequeño
tengo varia botas Salomon, son muy buenas, pero este calzado esta un poco mas pequeño, me aprietan, espero que con el tiempo cedan. .

y al compararlas con mis otras botas se ve que son materiales mas baratos, pero la verdad siguen siendo un buen calzado

ankle support

They fit well, they stabilize me on rocky terrain and great ankle support.

Salomon Men's X Ultra 4 Hiking Shoes

but not worth the money
The sole is not as hard as expected, rocks poke through a bit.

The insoles that come with the shoe are super light weight and woefully inadequate as on absolutely ALL running shoes.

The outside upper edge of the sole seems flare out ever so slightly making it more difficult to roll an ankle.

The soles took a beating and held up until the tread was very low.

running shoe

First they have no water resistance - they are like street running shoes when it comes to waterproofing.

You might as well buy a pair of running shoes for half the cost of these.

width

The not so good: As noted by another review, they do seem to run a little wide.

waterproof

but after months of scouring the internet and numerous stores, I was unable to find a pair in my size other than the Gore-Tex models (which are waterproof but also trap moisture inside the shoe which can be conducive to blistering).

There was some significant wear where cinching occurred, this may have been a problem if they were the GTX version and I was expecting them to be waterproof.

He tenido Merrell, son mas baratos y mucho pero mucho mas resistentes.

Very durable and very comfortable
I purchased these shoes after wearing out my Salomon X Ultra 3 hiking shoes after five years of heavy use.

Long term comfort
This is my third pair of this Salomon model.


Amazing shoes..fits as expected .. amazing product from Salomon

The shoelaces are a thin ‘cable’ type lace with an quick tightening mechanism..

Best hiking shoes
Water proof 5 stars Comfort 5 stars Solomon quick lace system makes it fast to put them on and out the tent, door, hammock, car, etc.

Love the laces that don't have to be tired, the durability, and the waterproofness.

Love the comfort, the ease of lacing, the tread and the durability.

hiking

I did a lot of hiking and long distance rucking in the X Ultra 3s and I found them to perform better than any other hiking or trail-running shoe that I have owned.

These shoes are extremely durable, comfortable, offer great support, and will save your feet if you do any long distance hiking!

I rolled my ankle far less in these than any other hiking shoes I've owned.

I finally purchased the X Ultra 4s after looking at and reviewing several other models, and I am very glad that I went with these! They have all the features of the X Ultra 3, they are more aesthetically pleasing, and they are even more comfortable to wear (which I didn’t think was possible!)

Salomon Men's Xa Pro 3D Climasalomon Waterproof Trail Running Shoes

sock

I would have gone a half size larger if I was going to wear them in the winter with thick socks.

If you do purchase these shoes, I strongly suggest that you stick to decent wool or poly-wool blend socks and avoid cotton like the plague (or my Mother-in-Law).

heel

Like it lifts out of the back and the shoe doesn't come up with the heel at first.

xmas

The waterproofing is too hot for my feet in my temperate climate (Santa Barbara, CA) of 70F-80F on average.

sweaty foot

They made my feet so hot that it was all I could do to NOT think about hot hot and sweaty my feet were all day.

shipping

Perfect Outdoor Shoe
The salomon XA pro 3D are a fantastic shoe for almost any activity.

My two favorite things about these shoes are the drawstring laces and the waterproofing.

The laces are incredibly easy, quick and durable.

but there is a scooped out part so your ankle bone (that big round knob) doesn't rub.

Nice build: Looks great, feels real snug w/ the lacing system which is fast and secure.

They are comfortable for all around wear.

My feet have stayed warm and dry the entire time.

The shoe fits nice and snug everywhere else and I wouldn't want a smaller size.

durable

It is a goretex waterproofing so it’s extremely durable.

Also just feels like a real solid shoe, well insulated and built tough.

Salomon Men's XA Pro 3D CS Waterproof Trail Running Shoe

walking

However, I took one star off because of the dreaded "crinkle" that the shoe makes when I walk.

I am right between and 11.5 and 12 anyway and my toes definitely touch the front of the shoe when walking on downhill areas of the trail.

walking shoe

No matter how tight or how loose I made the laces my heel moved up and down rubbing on the heel cup.

Causing blisters in both heels  I then wore them around the office for a day to try to break them in.

They were so hot that my feet would sweat just sitting around the house.

sweaty

I have another pair of Salomon shoes and they are quite comfortable.

It's rubber is not too hard and, unlike my Merrill's this Salomon repels mud rather effectively.

Update - Started to loosen the lacing and the fit is much better.

I like the lacing system, whereby you can hide the lace lock under the tongue.

Additionally, the ultra thin laces snug up quickly without having to tighten each individual eyelet section.

I can do everything in them: hiking, running (shorter distances), mountain biking (I bike with them in sub-zero temps and feet stay dry and warm), clearing the driveway.

I have the non- waterproof version and loved them so much I hiked the soles off of them in a year.

Those are the best hikers I've ever owned.

Salomon Women's X Ultra 4 Gore-tex Hiking Shoes

But the tongue of the shoe slides to the side, always, which is uncomfortable and annoying, enough that I find myself choosing something else to wear.

slippery

I didn't find the tongue came up far enough and the back of the heel seemed too low to hold the foot from slipping during a hike.

sizing


I had checked the sizing and ordered half size down and still felt large.

shoe tongue

Extremely comfortable
I love Salomon hiking boots so I was excited to find they also make these hiking shoes that look more like a regular sneaker.

I will continue to search for a waterproof hiker and hopefully others have better luck with this fine quality Salomon shoe.

They are super comfortable and easy to adjust with the lace system.

I also love that they don’t have laces - so easy to slip them on and off.

The lace up system now includes the ability to tuck the laces in an area above the tongue, which is way more convenient than the previous tiny pocket at the base of the laces.

Comfortable
I love these so much I bought 2 pair!

Very comfortable shoes I went for a 2 hour hike with them first thing and no issues.

They fit well and were comfortable from the very first time I wore them.

Salomon Men's Quest Rove Gore-tex Trail Running Shoe

boot width

Awesome hiking boot
3rd pair of Salomon boots, this pair is off the charts with support & comfort.


Well made, lightweight and nice style I liked the lacing hoops and padding in the right places.

These are great hiking boots
Bought these for search and rescue and they are confortable for the long days and hikes.👍

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