Gear Review
Salomon XT Wings Trail Running Shoe - Men's
Great for trail and road..and looks cool
By i49g2353745
Ranked #1424 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
September 16, 2008
The Salomon XT Wings are great shoes. I wanted something that I can use for trails and on the road (I had top-of-the-range Asics for the road before). I took them for its first spin and they behaved well. The heal landing on downhills is very soft and remarkable stable. I did feel some of the larger stones through the frontfoot, but shoes with protective plates to prevent this are much heavier (and squeek). The outer sole seem more durable than a road shoe but still has good grip, but not like sticky rubber. Don't see this as negative as my super grip sticky rubber shoes lasted only 2 months. So if you want a light trail shoe that works on the road too, this shoe will do.. and it looks great.
View Details: Salomon XT Wings Trail Running Shoe - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Upper] Textile; [Panels] quick-drying, breathable mesh
- Sole:
- [Outsole] Running Contragrip; [midsole] triple density EVA; [midsole] pronation control
- Arch Support:
- High
- Lacing:
- Salomon Asymmetrical Quicklace
- Shank:
- Agile Chassis Skeleton
- Weight:
- [Pair, size 9] 13oz
- Recommended Use:
- Trail running, hiking, casual wear
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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1 Comments Last Reply: December 24, 2009 By: Jean-Yves Couput
there are two "wings" that are extensions of the chassis to the fore foot, but limited in width and which are not acting as protective plates but more acting as stabilizers for the forefoot. By comparison, the chassis of the XA Pro 3D is wider and more protective
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes