Product Description The iconic, proven adventure shoe offers an incredible fit, improved durability, and a grip that inspires confidence. From the Manufacturer Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Driven by a passion for skiing and design innovation, Francois Salomon and his son George designed and perfected much of the first modern ski equipment. During the following 60 years, Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in boots, skis and apparel and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for hiking, adventure racing, mountaineering and trail running. Through performance-driven design, Salomon enhances mountain sports by converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility.
J**M
Too narrow but massive thumbs up for amazon return policy
This shoe probably deserves 5 stars as there have been several improvements to an already excellent design.Unfortunately this model is now much narrower than previous versions.I have been wearing xa pro 3d shoes for years for travel, hiking and occasionally running. I picked the 2017 model update and went for my first run. The shoe fits true to length but is now much narrower at around the centre of the shoe (around the arch/instep). I couldn't keep running until i backed the laces right off and removed the insole - even then they felt very squeezy.The same thing happened to a pair of Wings pro shoes I purchased so it seems that salomon has narrowed it's running shoe line.I am very disappointed as this was my go-to walking/ travel shoe and also great (if heavy) for trail running. The heel cup is the best in the business and it is still a highly stable shoe for running and walking. The shoe had improved its sole which used to be somewhat slippery but now has a more aggressive softer compound rubber. The lace pocket is also improved. I note that they produce a m+ (wider version) of this shoe which i will now purchase.Also, a massive thumbs up for Amazon who have agreed to accept a return even though it has been used, based on the model changing without notification of size change.
J**N
A few changes... and still one of the best!
I've been wearing Salomons for around four years now and they are still amazing. A few tweaks in this new revision: they done away with the inside loop/elastic band that was part of the Sensi fit, the tie cap isn't as big nor does it seem to be as thick as before and the tread pattern and material are different. I'll touch on those points a bit then give MY overall opinion of this new version of the shoe.About the inner elastic loop... I always liked it, but I know quite a few people who wear this exact same shoe and have never been fans... toes catch on it, feels like it right around your foot, etc. To me personally it provided a great bit of support in conjunction with the lacing system.With the toe cap, it just seems like they wanted to save a little weight and have the front of the shoe to be not as bulky. It still provides a great level of protection and does exactly what the old version did, it's just a bit smaller now.And lastly, the tread pattern and material. The new pattern is just slightly different, therefore it doesn't really affect the foot feel inside the shoe, a good thing if your foot is acclimated to the shoe type already. The new material does a remarkably better job on wet surfaces than the last iterations. My experience is with polished concrete and shop floors, so take that in mind.Overall I'm really pleased with the new product. Some reviews bring up the idea that they seem more narrow than the last, but I didn't seem to notice. Of course due to packaging, they come slightly molded inward, but just after a few times wearing them, they feel exactly like slipping into the past 4 pairs that I've owned.
D**N
A Subtle Improvement Over The Previous XA Pro 3D
The new Salomon XA Pro 3D is nice update on the previous XA Pro 3D. You can tell Salomon is going with the "if it aint broke, don't fix it" approach to this shoe. The first change from the last model is that Salomon removed the endofit internal sleeve on this new version. The second change is that Salomon upgraded the outsole lug pattern and is using their new Wet Traction Contragrip outsole. Traction and grip are much improved with this outsole. If you were a fan of the previous XA Pro 3D, you won't be disappointed with this updated offering.The XA Pro 3D has a stable and secure base, with a higher than average arch support, not found in many trail running shoes. Because these shoes are so stable and stiff, they are great for hiking and backpacking, but not so great for trail running. The durability and quality are very solid on the XA Pro 3D. I was able to get around 400 miles on two separate pairs of the previous version. This new version is looking to be equally durable.
A**.
Good looking shoes with a very short life
This is a light good looking hiking/trail runner shows with impressive traction and grip when attacking the hills. 2months into owning these shoes and doing about 80 miles in them, the very soft compound of the sole started to lose its traction. Yes I have done more hiking in them in the mountains rather than trail running, but for the price of these rather expensive gear i rather they lasted longer than 2 months. I would be spending $600a year for just wearing these shoes. Great shoes and they fit great, but with a very short life, not very cost effective if you hike once a week on average.
D**2
AVOID - poor quality - waste of money
i found the product to be alittle bit smaller than normal. (i have been buying salomons for almost a decade) i found the quality to be of a poor standard compared to their other products i have owned in fact it was so bad i contacted them to see if they were fake only to be told after numerous e-mails and photographs that the product was real. The trainer had the quality of a £10 trainer you get from primark basically disposable trainer (1-6 months of use) and for the price i expect more. The sole is wearing much faster than normal i wear them for light use ( casual day to day walking and driving only) and i estimate mines will be useless in 6-8 months also the whole trainer is flimsy and weak no longer feel robust or sturdy I bought another product from them the gortex version which is more expensive and the same poor quality i now see salomons have went down the route of making poor quality footwear and dont care about what they sell or about the customer. I will now give up on salomon and buy another brand, my older salomon footwear are nearing there life after years of wear and have been good but there new products are terrible and a complete waste of money and are of fake poor cheap quality now. And i am not the only one on various forums everyone is stating the same poor quality at this rate salomon will close down or become known for selling crap. I would recommend people avoid buying salomons and spend your hard earned money on another brand
R**P
not the high quality it used to be
I have used this model for 10+ years both for extreme running and everyday shoe. Good for travel in warm places and hiking as well as good ventilation. I would probably go one size up next time from what I thought was my size. An update! The shoes used to last VERY long time like years but the last pair I hardly used and yet after less than 6 months they are ready to throw out as the heal is rubbish and giving me blisters - I guess things are not what they used to be with respect to quality ( I owned more than 5-7 pairs over the time)
G**L
MUD and WET weather! Shoe insoles collapse -wear not up to scratch either!
Good fit, good soles as expected by a seasoned Salomon trail shoe user having had 5 pairs of other Salomons previously.BUT... As soon as this model was used in MUD the insoles scrunched up and the shoes became unusable. See photos! Surely these are the conditions for which trail shoes are made?Very disappointed in Salomon...after all what are trail shoes for but mud and wet conditions. Other users also posted their similar impressions.I replaced the insoles with other insoles and problem solved. See photo.However - a further issue is that after only 400km of walking and running the shoes are wearing out! I'm only 85kg so an average user.Now using a much cheaper but better brand!
D**W
I'd bought more expensive shoes from other brands and been disappointed but first and foremost the Salomon shoes are extremely .
Salomon first impressed me with their hill boots. I still wear a pair I bought 12 years ago that have done the West Highland Way 5 times and who knows how many Munros and Corbetts! So when I bought these trail shoes they had a lot to live up to. I'd bought more expensive shoes from other brands and been disappointed 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! 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. That's got to be a good thing. In fact, I'd be happy never to go back to laces and for me it's a huge selling point for these shoes. I've also been impressed by the build of the shoes. They won't last 12+ years like my boots have 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. 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. That's not happened with the Salomon's. I reckon you should get about a year and a half - two years everyday walking wear out of them which isn't bad at all considering they are not expensive shoes. So they are comfortable, durable and the lacing system is great - what are the downsides? Well, really the only thing I can think of is that I doubt this is a shoe suitable for rough terrain or conditions, I've walked sections of the WHW in them with no problems but they are not water proof and in cold weather, especially when it's windy, your feet can get pretty cold. For urban wandering, muddy paths and woodland walks in normal weather conditions they are fine but if you are going off track in mountains or moors in wet or cold conditions you might want to think again. I should also say that I use these purely as a walking shoe, runners may have different requirements. Overall, a very good shoe at a reasonable cheap price. I have two pairs and I will definately buy a third. You can't give a better recommendation than that.
K**N
Come up small - but great all round trail shoes
Pros: Comfortable; look great; good grip; easy speed lacing. Quality trail shoes at a good price.Con: Definitely come up small (had to return the first pair I bought). I’m usually a UK9.5 (ASICS running shoes). A UK10 in these fit nicely for walking/scrambling but if I were to use these for running any sort of distance I’d likely need a UK10.5.
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