These are the best pair of sneakers/trail runners i have ever owned. these shoes are so good i have bought 4 pair of these. they are water tight i have never had an issue with them leaking and have used these from my pair of shoes i wear skiing as it is a 2 hour drive and i want something comfortable but waterproof for when i walk to the lodge through the snow. they are great for light trail running they obviously aren't super rugged made for boot conditions but they can handle a day hike on the appalachian trail. for goretex shoes they also do not make your feet extremely sweaty but are nice and snug. they fight slightly narrow in the toe box for mid foot. if you buy these u will fall in love

These shoes rock. When you strap them on - and I say strap them on because the quick and easy lacing system cranks them on tight - your feet suddenly morph into indestructible tools made for movement. I use them up here in Alaska as wintertime running shoes. On hardpacked snow (roads, established snowmachine trails) I wear the shoes alone and they provide excellent traction. If I'm running on less-established snowmachine tracks or in a bit of fresh pow, I strap on my 22" snowshoes. The rubber toe cap and plastic heel stabilizer means they accept the snowshoes beautifully. They have an incredible amount of lateral stiffness for a low-cut shoe and this - combined with the light weight (compared to boots)- translates into less foot and ankle fatigue on both ascents and descents. I ordered them a size up (12) from my normal size (11) because I plan to use them exclusively in the winter and wanted room for both a sock liner and a mid-heavyweight sock for the ultimate in warmth. The fit is perfect; temps have been well below zero for a few weeks now and my feet have been toasty with this combo. Moisture is not an issue at this time of year since everything is frozen solid, but I expect the Gore-Tex will come in handy when things start to thaw out next summer. For what it's worth, I highly recommend these shoes to anyone looking for a well-constructed, warm, comfortable, wintertime running shoe that will also work with ultralight snowshoes.

I've had these shoes since Christmas 2009. Best Christmas present ever. I live in Fairbanks, AK and these are the best shoe I've found for walking around campus (I'm a student at UAF). They are super warm and keep your feet 100% dry. I've run through creeks in these and even though water comes in through the ankle my toes almost never get wet.

To sum it up: An amazing shoe that works great for a long time and looks good while doing it.

This is my first experience with a Salomon product and I must say I'm quite impressed. I wanted something that was comfortable and prevented wet feet if I happened to walk through a puddle or snow. I really like the lacing system, it's very simple and quick. Just pull the cord and they lace up. Awesome, especially in situations where if I was wearing other shoes I'd be too lazy to tie them up properly.

As compared to other shoe brands the sizing seems to be slightly on the small size. I wear a size 9 in most shoes, but the 8.5 fit me perfectly in this case.

I've had these for about a month and they have been exactly what I was looking for. Water has never penetrated the Gore-tex membrane. Wear these with a pair of SmartWool socks and be ready to enjoy shoe heaven. Looking forward to seeing what else Salomon has to offer. Great product!

I bought these shoes because I needed to keep my feet dry in the woods while working, but I also use them for everyday purposes because they are so comfy. It's like a sturdy boot but they don't have that heavy feel. And the waterproofing is awesome.

Have had these puppies for about 14 months now and the tred is worn quite a bit but is still going and the gor-tex is still working well. I use them for trail running/short hikes/ and everyday wear now...I love them

I wore these during my training for and participation in the Tough Mudder 2011 event held at Mount Snow, VT. I was extremely impressed with how great the shoe was at keeping my feet dry as well as grip on muddy terrain.

At the end of the event while everyone else was throwing their sneakers away I simply rinsed my kicks off with a hose and they were good as new! Great job Salomon!

These are simply the best sneakers I've ever owned! Incredibly comfortable (no need fo insoles), fits like a glove, totally waterproof. Not for the summer though, since they are a bit warm. Perfect for the fall and winter. It will keep you dry and warm. I also have the XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX boots, perfect for the snow. I'll keep buying them until they stop making it.

I ordered a pair and they are very true to fit. I also have the Salomon Techamphibia water shoes, and they are very comfortable and durable. The XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 GTX pair I have is very comfortable and I look forward to seeing just how durable these shoes prove to be on long hikes and trail runs.

Comfort and styling are par none, they are a little warm for summer but not terrible as far as durable I have yet to see, took my first run in them with 100lb weight vest they gave me no issues what so ever, sure to be great for trekking and I wish all shoes had this lacing system just a little unsure of how they are to be replaced in the event they fail... Sounds simple but you'll have to see the laces to understand,
Other than that I would highly recommend them

After much searching I decided on these for my everyday work / adventure shoe. Man were these people right about these Salomon trail shoes. The fit and comfort of a running shoe with the benefits of a waterproof boot. And I do mean waterproof! I stepped in a puddle that went over the top of the shoe and I stayed completely dry. With the lifeime warranty and Backcountry.com return policy and excellent price how could you go wrong. I highly recommend this trail runner for whatever your need is.

This is my first time with this brand and I was nothing but impressed. I wanted to have a good light weight shoe for trekking around the Dominican Republic and not have to worry about getting my feet wet in the city's pristine sewer water (sarcasm). I thought that the Gortex might be too hot for the tropics, but I never noticed. I wore Under Armor socks and my feet were breathing fine. I had heard that the lacing system was the shoes weak point, but I have put these through a lot and have had no issues. I wear these shoes almost every day at work.

This is my first time with this brand and I was nothing but impressed. I wanted to have a good light weight shoe for trekking around the Dominican Republic and not have to worry about getting my feet wet in the city's pristine sewer water (sarcasm). I thought that the Gortex might be too hot for the tropics, but I never noticed. I wore Under Armor socks and my feet were breathing fine. I had heard that the lacing system was the shoes weak point, but I have put these through a lot and have had no issues. I wear these shoes almost every day at work.

This is my first time with this brand and I was nothing but impressed. I wanted to have a good light weight shoe for trekking around the Dominican Republic and not have to worry about getting my feet wet in the city's pristine sewer water (sarcasm). I thought that the Gortex might be too hot for the tropics, but I never noticed. I wore Under Armor socks and my feet were breathing fine. I had heard that the lacing system was the shoes weak point, but I have put these through a lot and have had no issues. I wear these shoes almost every day at work.

My second pair's soles did not last long at all, like the first pair. They're very comfortable and waterproof. The lacing system works very well, but sooner or later the cord snaps and/or the lowest eyelet tears. Great shoe, disappointing endurance, not worth the high price.

These are simply the best sneakers I've ever owned! Incredibly comfortable (no need fo insoles), fits like a glove, totally waterproof. Not for the summer though, since they are a bit warm. Perfect for the fall and winter. It will keep you dry and warm. I also have the XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX boots, perfect for the snow. I'll keep buying them until they stop making it.

the shoes are built tough and are a great outdoor/ trail shoe. that is about as far as it goes though. i would be better off strapping a pair of 2 x 4's to my feet, they may be more comfortable. i'm sure there are plenty of folks out there that think these shoes are the bomb as far as comfort goes. i've tried plenty of trail/ running shoes and these are some of the stiffest/ hardest shoes i've worn. but again they are outdoor shoes that are built to support light hiking so comfort is not the number 1 priority.

Nice shoes. Comfortable.

They creak like a rusty hinge. Sneakers they are not. You could not sneak up on anything while wearing them.

This is now my third pair of the Ultra's with Gore-Tex and it probably won't be my last.