Salomon XA Comp 5 GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's - 2010 BCS

I took the Comp 5 out on a trip that was supposed to be a spring time mountain bike ride in the Laguna Mountains, in San Diego. Much to our surprise there was still snow on the ground, blizzard like winds and everything was constantly wet. The good sports that we are, we locked up the bikes and went on a 6 mile hike through the snow, and flooded bogs. I would not have brought the comp 5 if I knew the conditions would be like this, but I don’t think I could have brought a better shoe. Snow boots would have been too hot, and heavy for these conditions, and since the comp 5 is Gore-Tex I had a supper comfortable shoe that was light, breathable and water proof. In the comp 5 you will stay dry but not overheat, and that’s not to mention the Salomon comfort and the Contra grip which is pretty much like having crampons just in the places that you need them the most, the rest of the time you are walking on a cloud. By far Salomon makes the best all terrain shoes in my opinion and these are the best pair of Salomon’s that I have owned to this day. Hands down you get more than you pay for.

These were a replacement for the previous model. My lace broke on the old pair and BC sent me the UPS label and the next thing I knew, these were at my doorstep, free of any charge! I bought the last pair because they advertised, "If Mtn goats wore shoes, these would be them" and they were right. These are even better! They have great support, traction, breath-ability, and are really comfortable. I'd say it's a tie; both Solomon and Backcountry are terrific, and I'm not being paid a dime to write this.

Been running these Comp5's here in Brazil this summer. I thought the GORETEX might be a bit warm, but it's not turned out to be an issue. When it's hot outside, it's hot no matter what shoe you wear. From the beachs to the mountains I've been really happy with this, my fifth pair of Solomon trail runners. It's been suggested that I buy a pair of New Balance or Nike, but I really like the all around, 4x4 feel or these shoes. My typical run takes place on sand, sidewalks, blacktop, dirt trail, brick steps, grass, and railraod right-of-ways. In the Comps I am confident about getting into any terrian.

These are a great pair of running shoes, plain and simple. Solid stability, but plenty of cushioning. The sole grips well on loose gravel and dirt. The "Quicklace" system is wonderful and allows you to get the perfect amount of tightness throughout the shoe. I haven't had the chance to test out the waterproofing...yet. I'll have to wait for a good, hot summer day to see if the GORE-TEX causes any major sweat issues.