Salomon XA Pro 3D SKU #7156454(View on Zappos.com Classic)

Salomon’s are changing for the worse - I have lived in Salomon XA Comps for the last 5 years. I have worn them for everything: work, play, travel... They were the perfect all-around shoe. Now the new XA Comps are hard and wider in the heel and instep - not good for me. So I changed to the XA Pro. Neither the Comps nor the Pros come in decent colors anymore. The deal breaker for both new styles is the new tongue; it's only lightly padded and where the new logo strip is sewn through there is no padding at all. If you like your shoes snug, you will feel the laces. Compared to the Comp, the Pro has much more stability and is stiffer as a result. The ankles are higher to add to stability. There is a lot more plastic so they are hotter. Lacing system is still awesome. Sole is not nearly as sticky as the Comp sole (I thought ContaGrip was ContaGrip?). On wet rock or walking into a store out of the rain, Pros are really slippery while the Comps are not. Salomon seems to be getting cheaper while raising prices. You might consider The North Face instead.

My new running shoe - I was pleasantly surprised to find that I did not have to order a larger size in these shoes, as I normally would with running shoes. They look great, are very comfortable, and are the only pair out of 4 "motion control" sneaks that I tried that truly made my foot assume a neutral position. They have slightly less padding than I am used to. Not a big deal, just something to accommodate to.

Does what it's designed to do & looks great (some colors) My last 4 pairs of running shoes were Salomons XA Pro 3D, they are the most comfortable shoe I've found. When I started running trails a few years ago I tried every shoe I could find to fit my average sized; width B & length 8.5 (for a USA Woman that is) feet, but to no avail. This shoe's arch support and forefoot area are just in the right place for me. When running down a long trail, the quick ease of tightening the laces to hold my foot back so my toes don't touch the toe box are wonderfully simple, or to loosen them is a breeze. The way you can tuck the laces in the pocket is clever, I even store the two keys for my jeep in there by sliding my key ring through the laces and tucking them in and out of the way in the pocket. The traction, and foot support on a slippery, rocky hill surprise me most of all. It flexes, and is firm when needed. Here in So Cal the heat is a factor, so with thin socks, this shoe keeps my feet from over heating. Stream crossings are no problem, the shoe dries fast. With so much breathability comes with dirty socks. My only suggestion on improvement is a little longer and more durable lace pocket, but that request stems from using the shoe a just little different than what it was designed for. Other than that, the shoe is great! I’d like to thank Zappos for the incredibly fast and friendly service. As for the questionnaire, about the length and width, I believe the shoe is designed to accommodate the foot on a trail situation, so for it to feel a little wider in the toe or a little longer doesn't make it for a sloppy ride. My feet stay secure.

Excellent shoe and great price - I LOVE this shoe, however, I am going to give them to a friend and order a half size smaller. I always order big because my feet are very wide, but this shoe is true to size and wide enough and snug enough and absolutely comfortable with great cushion. Also the lacing system is addictive. I will probably never buy a lace shoe again. Thank you Zappos!

These are the ones! As soon as I eased my aching feet into these very cool kicks I knew my prayers had been answered. They mellowed out my whole body and changed up my mechanics. The support and stability surpasses any other shoe I have ever worn and the state of the art lacing gives the wearer a custom fit. And who else comes up with colors like "autobahn", and "tomcat"? These go both urban and terrain and are going on my feet whenever possible. Forget everything else in my closet!

This shoe was very stable on the trails. Very comfortable but a bit wide for my forefoot, my foot slide around on the trails in the forefoot. A great looking shoe also. The lacing system seems very fragile I am interested to see how they hold up to rough trail running.

Great shoe - This is a great shoe- with quick tie laces, no chance of having to stop and tie your shoe. It is monsoon season, so I've been running through small streams and large puddles- and they dry very quickly. No rubbing or chafing. Great for on or off road. Could use a bit more cushioning, but overall a great shoe.

Great shoe for stability - I have always had a problem with my ankles on lateral movements. This sneaker takes care of that problem. It is very comfortable and the lacing system doesn't cause loosening of the laces as you work out. I would recommend this shoe to anyone that has wide feet, pronation problems or someone that performs lots of lateral movements in their workout routine.

They totally rock! These shoes are by far my favorite running shoes! I used to wear the Nike Pegasus editions until I was told by my doctor that I needed shoes with better stability; I was having horrible Shin Splints. No sooner did I purchase these shoes then my runs started being pain free. My run time and bike time have drastically improved as well. The shoes are so lightweight and comfortable! They offer all the right support in all the right places! Not to mention they are stylish and can be worn for running errands or walking about. I highly recommend this as well as any other Salomon product!