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Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
Does anyone midweight backpack (30-40 lbs) with this shoe? How...
By Dave N
Ranked #598 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
April 17, 2011
Does anyone midweight backpack (30-40 lbs) with this shoe? How does it handle it?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By darmstrong916549
Ranked #319 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
August 8, 2011
See my comments above - I don't think they offer enough support in the sole for backpacking. I was only carrying 20 pounds but felt like the sole was much too bendy. Even on dayhikes, when you go up something steep and rocky, the sole is not stiff enough.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Casey N
Ranked #698 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
May 10, 2011
I hiked about 450 miles on the AT with the GTX version of this shoe and loved them. Support was great (carrying up to 30 lbs) and so was the traction on everything except wet rock. Love the lacing system. My only drawback was that they were hot and took too long to dry, which is why I'm getting the non gore-tex versions for my section hike this year. Really great shoes tho
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Gregory Stamey
Ranked #285 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
April 26, 2011
The forefoot on these shoes is not that thick. If you are going to be hiking on a rocky trail with 30lbs, then you are going to feel the rocks poke you.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dave N
Ranked #598 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
April 17, 2011
Yeah, I have looked at those, but I really dont want a GTX shoe.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Michael Kisow
Ranked #19 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
April 17, 2011
You may want to take a look at the XA Pro 3d Mid for over 30lbs on your back
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Tech Specs:
- Upper Material:
- [upper] textile; [toe cap] rubber
- Lining:
- textile
- Sole:
- [outsole] Contragrip; [sockliner] molded EVA, Ortholite
- Construction:
- 3D Advanced Chassis
- Lacing:
- Quicklace
- Midsole:
- triple-density EVA, ENERGY Cell 2
- Arch Support:
- high3
- Weight:
- [pair] 14.1 oz
- Recommended Use:
- trail running, training
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
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