Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra SKU #7376385(View on Zappos.com Classic)

These are definitely for me. I have flat feet, no arches and severe arthritis in my toes. I give 10 stars to Zappos for putting up with all my purchases/returns in the last 30 days. With winter setting in, my feet are very sensitive and I really wanted something that would feel like wearing an old pair of gloves. These definitely fit the bill and I have ordered three different colors. Wouldn't think of shopping for shoes anywhere else and have sent several friends to Zappos and they could not believe the great service they got. I took the advice of many of the previous reviews and ordered a 1/2 size smaller. They work just great. Support within the foot is just wonderful.

Excellent fit for me. Extremely stable footing, with an extra wide heel, a roomy toe box, and a robust tread. Comfortable out of the box. I need these shoes for hiking archeological sites in Israel, and so far, wearing them around town, I'm impressed. The quick lace system has more cons than pros, in my opinion. The shoes lace quickly, with easy adjustment to just the right tension, but the instructions are not clear on how to store the lacing mechanism, which is composed of two plastic parts. I assume they fit into the tongue pocket, along with the slack "thread", but inserting them into the pocket after the shoes have been laced up has eluded me, so far. Once the shoes are laced up, the pocket becomes hard to open, and I find it impossible to stuff the plastic lacing mechanism and extra lacing material into the available space quickly and easily. Consequently, the laces work themselves out of the pocket and dangle off the shoe in short order. Frankly, I can't see how this is an improvement over regular shoelaces that you simply tie in a double knot. Fit is the most important criterion for me, so I'm keeping the shoes.

Fantastic shoe. Ready to hit the pavement, right out of the box. No break in period needed. This is my third pair of Salomon. I am in love with the fit and the quick lace system. These shoes wash up beautifully and dry quickly. By the way, the green color is more soft and muted than the picture shows and it looks great with the gray accent.

I've been pretty happy with my Vasque Blurs for hiking desert mountain trails, but was tempted by the Salomon reviews to give them a try. Like them at least as much and possibly more than the Vasque... only time will tell. The only problem is that I wrongly followed some of the advice here that they run bigger than most trail runners, so ordered an 8.5 instead of a 9. Bad move...but thanks to Zappos return policy, only a minor hassle. I wear an 8.5 in "normal" shoes, typically a 9 in my trail runners, and that's just exactly what I needed in the Salomon. The lacing system was a bit of a concern as I've developed a unique lacing job because of my Morton's neuroma and high arch. But no problem! Love the lacing system. Hoping it holds up. I have a lot of arthritis and one year post knee surgery. While I need a lot of cushioning in a shoe, I don't like too much support as I like to be able to "feel" the trail - I like to feel low and close to the ground. These seem to do the job. Plenty of room in the toe box yet the shoe holds my heel snug and in place. Wore them around the house a bit before my first hike, but plenty comfy on that first hike.

Great shoes, very comfortable and supportive. Fantastic for hiking and trail running. The zip laces are super convenient, too.

Great Hiker ! I love this shoe. Bought it as an alternative to my Salomon hiking boots. Great arch support and tread. The laces I especially like because they are quick and easy. Good for summer, breathability is excellent.

Love them, but they do run a bit large - I love the other Salomon shoes/boots I own and when the need arose for a new pair of non-waterproof trail-runners for a hot summer trip, I was happy to order these. I love the look of the Aluminum/Autobahn/Aqua, which is very neutral (just a nice hint of aqua), and they felt really great - super comfortable - except for the length. I usually wear an 8 in most running shoes (other Salomons included), but these in an 8 were too long for me. I just ordered another pair in 7 1/2 and hope those will fit better!

Salomon is back on the right track - These Salomon's are the perfect shoe for me. Extremely comfortable with a wide toe and narrow heel bed. I needed no break-in time. The sole is flared at heel which is great for stability - much better than in previous versions. Still light on forefoot padding, but that doesn't bother me. These are my new favorites!

Great work shoe, too! I have a problem with weak ankles and needed a supportive and light weight shoe to work in. This is my second pair and will order from Zappos again.