Nice Upgrades from Last Year

By Will Thomas Ranked #1439 - Men's Trail Run Shoes November 7, 2008

I have about 400 single-track trail miles in last year's model. They made one change for the better in this year's model. The lacing loops used to be plastic and would bruise the top of your foot during 2000+ ft descents. Now they are synthetic material, but they still cinch up evenly just fine.

Excellent shoe at keeping the water/cold out, but once the water gets in they do a good job at keeping it in.

They start to get warm when the outside temp gets above 75-80 degrees.

They work great in wet, cool conditions. The tread is set up, so that they don't collect/hang on to too much mud/debris.

I did roll my ankle inward hard in this shoe once, but I don't think it was the shoes fault, as my foot landed on the side of a rock.

I had not trouble with the Kevlar lacing system. In fact it removed all lacing troubles. I have heard of two incidents where the Kevlar lacing broke and would leave the user stranded.

Would definitely purchase another pair.

View Details: Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 GTX Trail Running Shoe - Men's

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