Salomon

X-Scream Running Shoe - Women's

When you moan like that, you're going to garner a few askance glances. But, really—do people expect anything else when you're running in the Salomon Women's X-Scream Running Shoe? X-rated for extreme versatility and extreme comfort, this crossover shoe will make you scream (or whimper) with delight. Run on the road, run on hard-packed dirt paths, run on gravel travels.

The stretch air mesh upper is like your road shoe: lightweight and breathable. Its Sensifit offers a bit of lateral support by blending overlays into the Quicklace closure system. With a single pull, you've tightened the laces and created a cozy cradle for your foot. The EVA-shaped footbed keeps you stepping lightly, and it comes out when you want to slip in a custom insole. The heel stack height of 19mm hits a sweet spot between low riders and high heels. With a drop of 9mm, midfoot- and heel-strikers alike can run without being forced onto tiptoes.

When you look at the meat of this crossover shoe sandwich, you'll realize the only thing missing is bacon (the X-quisite breakfast meat). From your toes to your heel, an injected EVA midsole cushions your footsteps, similar to your road running shoes. A hit of compressed EVA in the medial heel is like an I-beam for a bridge; it prevents collapse of your form. Lightweight Muscle slingshots you forward by adding an elastic element into your toe-off. The Contagrip bottom gives you traction on tricky (anything other than the road) terrain and fluidity in your footsteps when tackling asphalt-paved obstacles.