Salomon Men's XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Running

Reviews of Salomon Men's XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Running

1.) Hiking the AT? This is the shoe for you.
Reviewed by: Joel McGarvey Brunswick, ME USA
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Lightweight. Durable. Dries faster than anything else out there. Great toecap to prevent bumps and wear and tear. Lacing system is fast (not to mention kevlar) Walked over 800 miles with 35 lbs on my back before I had to turn em' in. I'm also 6'4" and 230 lbs. You do the math. Great shoes. Ignore the Goretex ones. Goretex is useless in wet environments where you have no cover.

2.) Excellent Shoe!
Reviewed by: J. Voigt Seattle, Wa
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These shoes are very comfortable and I get comments on them all the time. If you have wide feet like me they may be a little tight at first, but my shoes stretched out a little bit after wearing them a few times and fit perfectly now.

3.) The shoe is great. Running however? Running is for CRAZY people.
Reviewed by: Benjamin Bretz Reno, NV
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I recently decided I'd take up running.

I keep looking back over that sentence in disbelief. See, for most of my life I'd regarded runners and the things they did to themselves with the same incredulous nature as I'd previously reserved for German adult film actors. Yet here I am. A runner. One of those people you see running in 40 degree weather and light snow. Yeah. Four years ago, had you told me this is what I'd be doing, I'd have laughed. Actually I'd have sputtered half a laugh before breaking down into a throaty smoker's hack, face turning red and tears welling around the edges of my eyes. The type of fit that would leave you uncertain as to if you should pat me reassuringly on the back or pick up a phone and dial "9-1" and just ... wait.

Anyway, here I am, a runner. Honestly, I lucked into buying these shoes. Reason I bought them? Thought they looked cool, and they weren't too cheap. See I figured I'd have a rough time getting into running. Why? BECAUSE IT'S FREAKING RUNNING. It's hell on your joints and about as fun as a kidney stone. So I thought the only way to force myself to give it a solid shot would be to buy somewhat not-cheap shoes so I wouldn't want the money to go to waste.

Lucky for me, my running friends tell me I made a good choice. I mean, as far as I can tell, I love them. Extremely comfy, rugged, but at the same time nice and light. One of my friends who was remarking at how sturdy the shoe looked was extremely surprised at its lightweight nature when she picked it up.

Oh! And it has this really nifty Kevlar lacing system. You just jam your foot in there, yank on the little tab thingie attached to the laces and the entire shoe just SUCKS itself onto your foot. Creepy, man. I have to admit I still haven't mastered using the little button release system to undo the laces. I mean I still manage to get the shoes off with no problem, yeah, but. Sometimes I do so a little awkwardly. I'd like to be a little smoother at it, just in case some hottie walks by while I'm doing so. So I can be all "Yeah baby, I know my way around some shoes." And throw down some serious fingergun/wink action. Gets the ladies every time.

I generally use the shoes on rocky trails just outside of town, but I've also done a bit of running around my neighborhood on pavement and sidewalks and such. Seemed pleasing for either environment. Oh and they seem to dry really quickly after stomping through puddles while yelling "SPLASH!" Probably without the yelling too, but I sure wouldn't know.

The only reason I'm giving this shoe 4 stars instead of 5 is that I, uh. I feel kind of presumptuous as a running newb giving anything 5 stars. That seems like just asking for terrible karma. Like, next thing you know I'd totally blow my knee out the next time I went out running. Yeah. And then I'd have to stay home playing Xbox instead of torturing myself out on the trails.

This. This clearly requires more thought.

Anyway. Nice shoes.

UPDATE: I just took said shoes out for a mud-running excursion in the middle of a heavy rainstorm. Holy CRAP. These things are awesome! There were several times where I thought I was going to slip and eat it in some fairly hardcore areas, but each time the shoe's traction totally saved my butt. I only had enough time to partially hurl an expletive like "HOLY G-" or "MOTHERD-" or "SAMMY HAG-" before the tread dug in and I was fine. Man. These things rule. If I ever have a kid, I'm naming it Salomon, no matter what the gender.

Okay, as you were.

4.) Great shoe for hiking or short-med distance runs
Reviewed by: Chris G
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I bought these as somewhat of a hybrid (light) hiking shoe and trail runner. I've gone on some pretty intense, muddy, slippery hikes in these and they stood the test. The sole is pretty hard and has great traction. I was a bit worried about ankle support but the heel is cupped in a way that keeps your ankle from rolling (within reason). So it stood the text as a hiking shoe. I have also done some short runs in them. They're very light for a trail runner which is great. But they're not exactly a substitute for true running shoes. I probably wouldn't recommend them for anything over 3-4 miles on flat ground. All in all, they do what I wanted them to do and I'd buy them again for sure.

5.) didn't hold up
Reviewed by: bob s louisville
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had for about 6 months and they startes to fall apart, started to pull apart at the seems and get holes in the mesh part of shoe. took to store, salesmen never seen anything like it.

Features of Salomon Men's XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Running

The Salomon® XA Pro 3D Ultra men's trail running shoe promises unparalleled stability on tricky terrain. It's crafted with a breathable, quick-drying mesh upper and a 3D Advanced Chassis™ system for cushioning, motion control, and energy management. The Running Contagrip® outsole provides durability and traction.

The ultimate trail running shoe just keeps getting better with improved cushioning, easily transitioning from the track to the trail with unparalleled stability, any season and any time.

1.) Outsole: Running Contagrip®--Running Contagrip® provides a blend of grip and durability to cover mixed terrains at high speeds.;
2.) Cushioning Technology: 3D Advanced Chassis™--The 3D Advanced Chassis™ is the top performaing adventure running technology for harsh terrains.;
3.) Model Number: 440934;
4.) Classification: Trail;
5.) Recommended Fit: These shoes run True to Size.;

Package Height x Length x Width: 12 in. x 12 in. x 8 in.
Package Weight: 2 lbs.