Salomon Women's XAILD Trail Running Shoes Hiking

pain

They didn't feel right and my foot was slipping inside and both feet were sore after 15 minutes of use.

I tried them for work, once again really sore feet after a short use.

Traveling, sore feet and made loud squishy noises when walking over wet cement, flooring and concrete flooring.

had to return/exchange

Looks like it's too late for a return or exchange.

Was out of town and was planning to return them.

foot pain

waterproof

but according to Amazon product is water resistant and it isn't.

purchase

I'd deduct half a star because I have to buy an insole for it, half a star because it makes noise when walking (sounds like something crackling), and half a star because I hate Salomon's lacing system.

I didn't realize until I had worn them several times that, lol they weren't even the same shoes I had ordered.

support

The XA Wild shoe fits and provides sufficient support with a different insole.

They provide good ankle support while being pretty light weight.

(trail hiking, road, and local paths) this model has a higher fit around the ankle for support along with all the other great features.

hiking trail

ankle support

salomon

If you like Salomon shoes and their lacing system, these are good shoes for trail walking.


First off I love Salomon shoes, I've been wearing them at work for nearly ten years now.

TFO Men’s Breathable Hiking Shoes Lightweight Anti-Slip Support Cushion Soft Lace-up Tear-Resistant for Outdoor Trekking Walking

size

I bought them 1/2 size bigger so I could put an inner sole underneath the one that comes with them as they don't have much padding on the ball of the foot.

I would say what I received is at most one size larger than normal.

At a minimum, a 1/2 size bigger than a normal size. 3.

If I ordered a size smaller, I'm sure the heel issue would go away. 4.

Not much cushion
I bought a couple pair of these years ago and decided to try them again since they fit pretty well and were cheap the last time I bought them.

Run large, and NO cushion on ball of foot
Purchased these as a cheap hiking shoe, not expecting too much given the price.

sole

After wearing these a second time to hike, I could actually feel the tread on the bottom of the shoe through the ball of my foot on a flat surface. Ouch!

size larger

Little arch support which is a positive for me since I get blisters when arch is high.

Update: I got the smaller size and have worn them for about a year, including some long trail hikes and they are in great shape.

arch

arch support

customer service

Oboz Men's Katabatic Low Hiking Shoe

wear

After wearing for a couple of months the fabric part of the shoe has a hole in it.

I would think think that such an expensive shoe would wear better.

The sole has these gripping nubs which I felt would wear out quickly on concrete.

but not long lasting
After one month the shoes fabric started to get worn out especially by where you bend your toes.

The nubs seemed to be maybe 40-50 percent of the sole surface.

The soles seem a bit thin in the front section.

damage

wear fast

Already the water proofing is gone my feet get soaked in wet grass.

but the Saucony Excursion Tr16 Trail hikers are more supportive as a warm-weather option.

hiking

The Katabatic is a nice lightweight hiker,

Salomon Women's XAILD Trail Running Shoes Hiking

$ 126.21 - $ 136.93

Jul, 13, 2022

Jul, 13, 2022

TFO Men’s Breathable Hiking Shoes Lightweight Anti-Slip Support Cushion Soft Lace-up Tear-Resistant for Outdoor Trekking Walking

$ 48.98 - $ 63.98

Feb, 11, 2020

Oboz Men's Katabatic Low Hiking Shoe

$ 112 - $ 126

Apr, 18, 2023