Good shoe

By dj_lowes2121011 Ranked #1014 - Men's Trail Run Shoes December 30, 2008

This is a great shoe for some conditions. I think the shoe works well in wet, soft or muddy conditions. However, I think it’s a little rigid for hard pack, firm or rocky conditions especially if you like a shoe with some cushioning. (Take into consideration my size: 6ft, average arch, 185lbs) The lacing system is exceptional and, from my experience, the only thing that comes close is the North Face BOA system. The Salomon system is easily adjusted and the excess stows conveniently in tongue pouch. Additionally, I’ve never had any problems with the laces loosening during a run or coming un-stowed from the pouch. All-in-all, I rate this shoe high in wet and soft conditions, however I’ll grab one of my other trail shoes when the conditions are hard packed or dry.

A side note: I also use a pair of these shoes for mountain biking because of the firm platform, the lacing system (stows away and stays out of the chain), and they’re water proof. (I don’t use clip-ins but that’s a separate discussion topic)

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

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