All-time favorite shoe. If I could have only one shoe for the rest of my life this would be it. Light, waterproof, comfortable, durable and actually I think very good looking. I love the lacing system, easy on, easy off. I have been buying this style of shoe from Salomon for about 3 years and have been consistently impressed. I use mine mostly for trail running and long approaches to crags. I have a semi-wide foot and unlike other reviewers below, I have never had any problems with the fit of the shoe.

I over-pronate like it's a fad. Great shoe, plenty of support.

A few hours after I got this shoe, there was a strong thunderstorm coming in, and said to myself, what better way to test how waterproof the shoe is, and how it would fare in muddy trails in the park nearby. My eventual use for this shoe is to use them in Orienteering, an outdoor activity which involves a lot of trail running and bushwacking in the woods. At first feel, I thought the back heel sole was too big and awkward, but actually after running on pavement for a mile, it turns out it was great and felt almost identical to a road running shoe. On trail and in the slippery and muddy slopes in the woods, the front sole had great traction, and "feel" for the ground. The hard tip provided great protection against logs and rocks. My disappointment was that after hitting several poodles, three minutes later I could feel water sloshing inside. Not sure if it got in from the stiches on the sole lining, or whether it came from the ankle as water dripped from the rain in (maybe tight gaiters would be of help). [later note: later tested them in a bathtub with shower, and now I am convinced the water came in through the ankle opening]. The high heel that was great for running on flats, but also gave a bit of unbalance on tight turns on trail running, almost triggering a twisting of ankle, so adjusted my run and agressiveness to beware of that slight unbalance. The shoe is very light, and it felt great, with a nice fit all-around the foot. Every foot is different, and every shoe has a "style" or "feel" that may differ to foot to foot. It so happens that this shoe felt good on my foot, but I've heard others that were wearing them that it felt "tight". For rugged terrain, the gore-tex surface might not survive more than a couple of long races with abrasive contact. But if you are running instead of stomping, this is a great shoe. Somewhat on the expensive side, but if you tried them in a store, know your size, and happen to see them on sale, it is a definite buy.

I've had these a few months and I am straight-up impressed. Very comfortable shoe while doing anything from just walking to trail running. I've used it in snow, slush, mud, dirt, cement, rocks, pretty much everything. They truly are waterproof and have held up to everything while still looking new. My perfect companion for hiking here in Utah as I go from a dry path to a snowy path on the same day it's 80 degrees. I recommend this for sure.

These shoes are amazing. After a years use of them, they are still holding up great with no problems. I have sat in creek beds to eat my lunch with my feet never getting wet. The only 'problem' with these shoes is that if you don't have high arches, they take a pretty long time to break in. I'd say it took me about twenty miles to really get the arches to the level I felt were really comfortable and contoured well with my foot...so just wear them around town for a while until they fit how you want before taking them out on the trail.

These shoes are exactly what I was looking for; a waterproof trail running shoe with good support and cushion. The first few runs were like any other shoe but the sole molded to my feet and the comfort level was better than any other shoe I owned. I did run into some low land, where water was almost above my shoe line, and the water never penetrated. They are easy clean up, just a spray with the hose and all is good. If I have to be a critic, then I would say the only thing I don't like is the look of the front. It does point upward alittle bit.

Best shoe ever, so great, especially when there is a little moisture around!! No more wet cold toes!! The best fit as well don't even have to tighten laces when casually wearing them!! So good i bought another pair to keep as spares!

These shoes run very narrow, as much as I wanted to, there was no way I could run in these cause they were to tight on my wide foot. You guys were cool enough to take them back, no questions asked.

I don't know what the definition of a perfect shoe is, but I can imagine that a picture of these shoes would be the definition. I wore out my old GCS XCR's last month after 2 years and bought these just 2 weeks prior to my big day-hike of Mt. Whitney this July 1st. I wore them twice for "break-in" purposes prior to the hike. I made the 21 mile round trip without a single blister or hot spot. Then I took them north to the Tahoe Rim Trail for a 4-day with a 40lb. backpack with the same great results. The Gore Tex in this shoe does put it on the warm side however I like it because I never need to tip-toe or worry about stream/puddle crossings and getting my feet wet. Great sock combo with this shoe it the Clima-Cool low rise. Also, I wear a 12.5 for everyday shoes and I went up to a 13 for my past and current pair of Solomons and they fit great. The price is reasonable when you hike in this shoe that actually works/fits and that they will last for 2 years of moderate to heavy use.

On my New England rocky/rootsy trails, I found the sole on these shoes to be so slippery as to be unusable in wet weather. Kinda defeats the purpose of a Gore-Tex shoe, huh? They've now been relegated to just wearing around town. Rubber compound? Tread configuration? Hard to say what the problem is. Inov-8 shoes (like the FlyRoc 310) have been far far superior.

I add this reply not to dis the shoe per se. I want people to be aware that something may be going sideways at the factory.I have now sent back 2 brand new pairs through a local store. The problem is with the assembly of the sole at the base just under the footbed. In one pair(ultra)there was a narrow hollow underneath the ball of the foot you could feel when pressuring the shoe while at the store. In another pair (XCR's) there was clear inch and a half narrow ridge in the material of the sole. You could feel it as it caused my toes to bunch.I advise anyone who tries on these shoes to very carefully feel for irregularities in this shoe after you try them on.thanks

I have been searching for a GXT trail shoe for the coming winter. I really liked this shoe--it just did not fit my foot. The arch was too high and hit me funny. Everything else was great. Felt very stable and protective. My wife wears Salomons but has a very high arch. My arches are average.

2nd pair in this series I've owned. Pretty waterproof, lacing system works well. On muddy trails, this and low gaiters work for me. FYI, size tends to run on the small size so would recommend ordering 1/2 size up.

Just got them for my trip to Poland and running in the Tatras Mountains. They're fantastic and provide great support. Ran a few trails around Zakopane in rain and love them. They're my only shoes on this trip (traveling light) and they're pretty good for walking around, but they definitely excel on running trails. Highly recommended.

I have bought this same style shoe for about four years in a row now. It is, without a doubt, the number one, all round, wear everywhere shoe. Its very stylish, can take a beating, super gripy, and make whatever your doing feel like cloud nine, at least for your feet. The only thing that I can find fault with them, is the lacing, just good ole wear and tear as the shoe grows old. But besides that, these shoes are amazing....did I mention completely waterproof?

So these shoes are still working out well. I am in afghanistan and run in them at least 3 times a week. They are holding up well to the rocks and sand that are here on base (no paved roads at all) I think they are actually getting more comfortable as I wear them more. The only issue I am having is that the GTX doesn't breath too well in the heat, so my feet are sweating.

Really like this shoe. I thought it wasn't going to work at first because the heel cup was a bit narrow, and overall the shoe was pretty stiff. After about 40 miles or so, they have started to loosen up a bit. The heel is still firm and supportive but has widened a bit and the shoe seems to have needed a breaking in time. Overall I'm satisfied and would recommend it to anybody

over the non-XCR XA Pro. The XCR liner keeps your feet dry and the dust out. Great shoes.

This shoe has worked very well for me for running, biking, hiking, and casual. I was rather surprised how fast the tread and rubber seams wore down. You will either love or hate the quick lace system. In principal the system is superior to traditional laces but I have a hard time keeping the lace "keeper" in the special little pocket. This also applies on my tech amphibs. I believe a newer version of this shoe comes with an integrated gator...that will be well worth the extra dough.

As a trail hiker rather than runner, the shoes are comfortable and the lacing system is quick and convenient. Traction is very good. Liked the shoes enough to buy a second pair. Size one-half to one full size larger than street size (depending on sock thickness) worked best for me.

Not a runner, but delighted with these for hiking. One size larger than street shoes is a perfect fit with medium weight socks. Very happy customer.

I've had these shoes for over 4 weeks now and love them. After trail running on just regular road trainers, the XCR's are a great improvement. They're still light, yet have have sweet grip and don't even have to think about slipping on the trail. Just for giggles I even ran through a few ice cold streams to see if they were waterproof and came out dry. I'm also digging the pull lace up mechanism. I've also like a little wider toe box and was happy that I didn't feel like my toes we're being crammed.

These shoes are so comfortable and I love the Gore-tex. I wear these shoes for basically everything from work to casual to trail running to hiking so they get a lot of use and abuse and are holding up decent except for two areas. The first thing that I think could be improved is the stiching. The seams are starting to come apart around the toe where the shoe flexes but they are still 100% waterproof. Also the bottoms are wearing out a little faster then I would have hoped. But once these are shot I will buy the same model to replace them.

I picked these up last winter. I wanted a pair of runners for the -30c winters. I use them for winter dog walking, to the ski shack and shoveling the snow. Quite the versatile shoe. The fit is accurate, comfortable, dry and durable.
Great shoe once again. I have purchased 3 different styles from Salomon, Winter, Summer, Water. Actually two pair of summer runners. I am that satisfied.

I love these shoes. Great stability on all terrains and waterproof. What more do you want? The lacing system is great too.

These are great shoes. They are very stable on uneven terrain and waterproof. Their lacing system allows you to put them on and take them off quickly and still keeps them tightly on your feet. I would recommend these shoes to anyone.

As the salesperson told me, these are not trail runners, they are hikers. Maybe some runners can handle not having shock absorbtion, but my hips ached after a couple miles in these. I do have high/non-flexible arches so I need SOME cushioning, but these offer VERY-LITTLE. IMHO.

I love these shoes! They are really comfortable and I wear them all the time. I use them trail running, camping, and even out to the bars.

Stop thinking about it and buy a pair! You wont regret it.

Bought these shoes before a stint of traveling. From running rocky trails in Africa to fighting the driving snow (and slush) in Japan, these shoes never let me down. I have put hundreds of miles on these and they fit better with each step. Very highly recommended.

Salomon makes amazing shoes. Way better than previous XA Pro GTX, and I would give previous models a five as well; but by far best XA PRO GTX thus far. Super cushy!

If you want to buy a single shoe for all those unanticipated hiking and running opportunities, these are the only option.

Put these on when you board your flight, or climb in the car. Wherever you arrive, and whatever you find there, this shoe will handle it with style and support.

I recently ended up in the Southwest on a business trip, and thankfully wore these as my travel shoes. At the end of my four days in the region I had climbed a total of 12,000 vertical feet (some technical), forded countless washes and streams, ran 15 miles and attended three interminable boring meetings. I didn't bother wearing the shoes to the meetings.

Without these shoes I would have been staring at those mountains from a conference room instead of scree scrambling like a madman.

Do yourself a favor and buy these puppies!

I have been a Salomon fan for years. I just got the XA Pro 3D XCR a few weeks ago. I have to say that even though they might look kind of tight when you first try them (probably because of the chassis in the back) after a couple of hours the fit like gloves. I took my shoes to their light hike in the Ecuadorian Andes, at 12,000 feet. They performed awesome. No blisters, no cold feet, awesome traction. My foot remained fixed and dry inside the shoe. A very good election.

Almost bought this shoe from BC, but was weary given the other reviews here that mentioned the narrow cut. My local shop happened to have them (and they were on sale), so I was able to try them on. THEY RUN NARROW. That being said, they still fit well, just have to up-size. I wear a 10.5 (wide) in almost every shoe, and just went to the 11s in this shoe. They fit very well, eat up the terrain and work like a submarine when running through streams. VERY happy with these! (side note: got the Garmin Forerunner 305 too. WOW, amazing gadget for getting all the info on your runs).

I can't believe it! I have been unable to run long distances for some time due to knee and leg pain. After being recommended a shoe with motion-control, I purchased the XA Pro 3D's and what a difference! My lungs gave out before my legs for a change. I've never been happier...okay, maybe on my wedding day. The shoes are great and the customer service was outstanding!!

This is my second pair of these shoes and I continue to be impressed. They are incredibly durable, great to run in, and can handle pretty rough terrain. The waterproofing is excellent and when they get wet on the inside they usually dry out in a day or two. I use them for adventure racing and training and couldn't be happier with them.

I love these shoes; the women's model was not wide enough, so I bought the men's model. The look is cool and the fit good; they have mucho support. I might even get them dirty and wear them on the trail!

This pair are worth every penny.

...the best one!

What can I say? If you're passionate about trail running, this is the workhorse of the bunch! Absolutely excellent. I was a little worried at first, the arch seemed a bit high and stiff, but after a few miles it molded to fit perfectly. The lacing system couldn’t be easier. When your shoes are covered in mud, it's nice just to pull and voila, shoe tied, shoe untied. The little pocket to keep the lace is ingenious! Traction is like wearing a knobby tire on your feet. The Gore-Tex XCR component is fantastic, and the toe box keeps those roots and rocks at bay.

But hey Salomon, how about a gaiter that comes with the shoe? Ahhh, now that would be great!

For someone with a narrow foot it is pretty hard to find a pair of shoes that fit the way these do. I could not be happier with these shoes, right out of the box I took them on a 15-mile run/hike with no problems.

I purchased my XA Pros to help with my knee rehab. The stability of the shoe is very good, and the fit and comfort are tops as well. The bright red color sucks if you want them to go with anything else you own! Needless to say, these are worn on the trail only which is too bad because the style of the shoe is killer. I also want to compliment this place for their top notch service and ultra fast shipping! I would order up a size as these seem to run small. Definitely worth the money.

I live near Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County. It gets really wet here in the winter but my feet have not gotten wet yet. I’ve submerged then in mud and ran through streams. I also use these shoes up in Tahoe in the snow. They are super easy to slide on, and I love that feature when getting my ski boots on in the parking lot.

These shoes are well worth the money, the most comfortable shoes I can remember wearing. They are definitely an eye-catcher. With the Gore-Tex you can't go wrong.

These shoes are very comfy. The strap system is very secure and provides nice, even tension. I fear the thin wire will break, but Salomon seems to have a great warranty program. Excellent traction, especially on rocks and hard pack terrain. I had a lot of fun breaking them in during morning trail runs during a long weekend in Moab. Kind of an odd running shoe - support in the back, but more like a late, flexible racer upfront - taking some time getting used to. The Gore-Tex seems to work really well when I landed in a big puddle at the bottom of a rappel. Several other owners complained of sand getting in the mesh but their not as bad in this regard as my Vasque Breeze XCR mesh hiking boots.

These shoes are super comfortable and very stable. They have nice soles. Cool laces and tongue tuck. The toe cap is very durable. I love my Salomons. I will be using them for an off-road 1/2 marathon next month, and I have all the confidence in the world they will do fine.

These shoes have been great so far. They are much lighter than previous Gore-Tex trail runners I have had from Montrail. The lace system is nice and fast. Good so far.

This is my fourth pair of these. Each pair has about 400 miles on them. By far the XA Pro XCR is the best trail runner I've ever had, but I like the blue ones better (the previous model). The old lacing system fit me better and, though I don't have any way to quantify this, I think the old model had better ankle support. I still believe this shoe is superior to other trail runners (grip, fit, waterproof) but it's just the latest model of running shoe to fall under the category of 'why did they have to change them?'

Thank you so much. The Salomon XA Pro 3D XCR shoe is one of the best shoes I've ever had. They're so comfortable. My friends say that they're cool!

These shoes are light but provide ample support for high mileage hiking. Just returned from a trip in Glacier NP - Montana and these survived 3 rugged days of fast hiking. The XCR waterproofing leaves a little bit to be desired as my feet were wet on a rainy day hiking through wet brush. This could be helped by applying extra waterproofing. Great shoes otherwise!

salomon 3d xrc shoes are the best shoes for hiking, trekking and running.
are so comfortable, You feel like you're walking in the clouds.

I've used these shoes on a few runs now (about 5 or so). With thicker socks they are a bit tight in the toe box but they loosen up. I'm a size 9.5 in Asics and Nike with thin socks and I feel like a 10 might be needed for thicker socks. I bought these shoes for winter trail running , the Gore Tex does keep my feet warm(unlike breezey summer shoes) and I've walked across shallow streams and large puddles and my feet were still warm and dry. The ride is on the firmer side and the shoe does have a low profile, so if you want lots of cushioning look elsewhere, but I think the level of cushioning is perfect for the trails and give you more sure footed-ness on your runs.

2nd pair of XA pro's and they feel and perform better than the 1st. Good feeling that they won't be my last.

Was hesitant about the tie instead of laces but love it, very smart design and seems to be durable.

They look great. The lacing system takes some getting used to. They seem to run a little shorter than Nike.

I have always been a Merrell man but these shoes are in the same class. These are light and very true to size. I work in Baghdad and haven't wore them in the sloppy weather because thats not for a few more months. I'm sure they will do just fine. Lacing system is GREAT. A+ for salomon

I have bad knees brought on from years of firefighting. in the past when i bought a pair of shoes, my knees would kill me after a 3 miles run. now with these shoes my knees feel great after my run. the cushion in these shoes took a lot of stress out of running. i was hesitant to spend 100+ dollars on a pair of shoes but let me tell you they were well worth it! Sport the extra money and get the gortex. i was glad i did the day after i got them. you will not be disapointed with these shoes!!!!!

Very happy with the quality and looks of the shoe, but the fit for my size is a just a tad snug. Only room for a very thin sock. I hope the fit will relax a bit with break-in. I like the lacing system.

Good arch support; great lacing system (nice and snug); good insulation for cool days; felt a little snug in the toe, might want to order a half size up; great looks too.

These are excellent shoes IF you have the right feet. If you're broad footed, forget it. I bought them for a 100km walk event in Japan (can't get my size over here) and by 62kms, my feet were so blistered I had to retire... I really needed a wider toe box, so now they sit as colourful ornaments next to my MTB.

In every other way, they are a great shoe... waterproofing was fine and the lacing system is brilliant. They support the foot well, and the cushioning is very comfortable. But for those of us with a more lateral hold on mother earth, I strongly advise you try before buying.

I was hesitant to buy these shoes because I was not crazy about their looks but am very happy I did. They can take loads of abuse and will keep your feet dry and cool. The quicklace system is quick and easy while giving a nice snug fit when needed. My one minor complaint is that they could use a little better traction when wet, in actual trail running, natural surfaces provide enough but on manmade or icy surfaces, traction when wet is a bit lacking.

These shoes are great! Out of the box they felt a little snug in the forefoot compared to my previous shoe, but after a few short break-in runs they really formed to my feet. I run in the mountains of Southern California, through rocky terrain and find the lateral stability very suitable. In the Spring the creeks are flowing and the Gore-Tex liner does its job without fail. The initial downside to the Gore-Tex liner is that it makes for a really warm shoe, but you get used to it and it's worth the trade off. I highly recommend this shoe to any serious trail runner that runs in rocky uneven terrain.

the best running trail shoes i have ever had. thery comfort and they make their job very well. looks good. i like the service of the site.

These shoes are so comfortable that they feel like socks!
They are light even if they are not exactly the perfect shoes to run on a road. But thanks to the waterproof Gore-tex and the very high grip sole they are perfect for trail running in any weather condition!
I run in snow, rain, I also try to jump into puddles and my feet were always dry!
I would recommend this shoes to nay person who is really into the running in the mountains or even just to have a very comfortable pair of shoes to hike

Fit great, fast to don and doff. A little hard to break in, but well worth the weight. Good Gore-Tex liner. Speed laces are by far the best quality. I love the black color.

These shoes are great, as a letter carrier they supply great support and water resistance. The only fault may be that they are a very warm shoe, other then that, I would definitely buy them again

If you want shoes that will respond to every move you make, all the while chewing up and spitting out anything you can throw at them... You are have just found the right pair of shoes. I do a lot of free running and trail running, these shoes never miss a beat. Whether you are on dry trails or ripping it up in a mud whole the Salomon XA Pro's are worth every penny.

very comfy fits perfectly... by the way I have very narrow feet. I doubt it would fit anyone with wide feet.

My husband was a little bit skeptical when we purchased these shoes. He wasn't so sure about the Quicklace system, but after three months, he wears them all of the time. Yard work, hiking, zipping around town, they are his home away from home. They were well worth the money and have held up famously.

The shoes run small in the XCR Gore-tex version. I have the XA Pro 3D non Gore-Tex and the Gore-Tex version is tight and short in the same size. A half size larger might be a good idea.

These shoes are worth every penny. I have corrective inserts for my flat feet and unlike many other trail shoes, they fit perfectly. I had the chance to test the Gore-Tex and water-proofness of the shoes and they are 110% water proof. They took a heavy downpour of rain for 3 and a half hours and my feet were completely dry. Unfortunetly they do not have Thinsulate so they aren't unbelievably warm, but this wasn't a deal breaker. They do run a bit narrow, but I wore them in within a day or two. I am overly pleased with these shoes. If you need a heavy duty shoe for lots of activity, get this shoe.

I have had them for a couple of weeks now, but no rough races or treks yet. They fit very well, specially after two or three uses. Recommended.

These things rock, can't say enough about them. Comfortable, durable, light, they can take whatever terrain you throw at them. The quiklace system is fast and easy, and the arch support is fantastic.

great

These are hands down the best trail shoes I've ever had. Tested in the Wasatch, Southern Utah, and...I'm not ashamed to admit...everyday wear in Park City during the winter. Comfortable right out of the box and waterproof in the snow and rain. I'll be replacing my current pair with the exact same shoes again.

I just really like this shoe, a great arch support, stable on uneven terrain, durable with the triple density EVA mid-sole, and it's lightweight- a great shoe! I've packed a lot of miles in these and they are still my weapon of choice when I want to move fast.

These git great and seriously protect your shoe from the rocks in the trail. Got these for my husband and he says they blow away all of his other trail shoes.

If I could have one trail shoe for life it would be these. I am on my second pair and they rock. I did bust the lacing system on my first pair hiking out of the Grand Canyon but I replaced them with a standard pair of laces and wore them for another 6 months.

This shoe has been great for a general kick-around shoe. The XCR setup allows it to be used in winter when your trudging through a slushy parking lot, but it still breaths well in the summer. The rubber does wear out in about a season, and the lacing system makes it tough to tuck your heal back for serious trail running.