Another great shoe from Salomon

By Chris Reynolds Ranked #1023 - Men's Trail Run Shoes July 16, 2009

After five years of running mountain trails in Salomons, I'm still surprised by how well their shoes perform. The XT Hawk is very light and offers good ankle support, which I need because I have weak ankles. Also, the Quicklace system is still the most outstanding lace system I have come across, creating a quick and easy way for loosening and tightening the shoe. The only reason I gave this shoe four stars is because I like the Salomon Speedcross 2 better as an all around trail-runner. The Speedcross 2 gives more traction on rocky trails and has a little more support for the sole of the foot than the XT Hawk. The XT Hawk, as I saw pointed out in another review, can sometimes feel like a street-running shoe, depending on the terrain you're on. I would recommend this shoe for runners that use the same shoes for street and light trail runs. If you need something for intense mountain trails, I would recommend the Speedcross 2. For anyone debating what brand of shoe to buy, Salomon is the right choice.

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