Customer Reviews Salomon XA Pro 3D

I have bought a new pair of XA Pros every year for several years. They have been my go-to trail running shoe. They are comfortable enough I often wear them around town. Unfortunately they have redesigned the tongue / upper. The old tongue was minimalist and almost sock-like. I loved it. It was very cool in the summer and did not rub my ankle. This year the tongue is large and very padded. It is so large that it prevents me from properly tightening the lace system. It rubs my ankle in an uncomfortable way. And it is hot. Sadly I'm going to have to find me a different pair of trail shoes for the summer. I am very disappointed. The new tongue is similar to the tongue in the XA Pro GTX version. I tolerate the thickness in the XA Pro GTX because I wear those in the snow and the thicker fabric keeps the shoe warmer and keeps out snow. In addition, during the winter I can compensate for not being able to properly tighten the shoe by wearing thicker socks. But I don't see why anyone would want a thicker tongue for a lightweight runner designed to be worn in warm weather.

I have worn these for one month. I would rate them much higher if the lacing system was different. It causes bad pressure points across the forefoot and proximal mid foot. There is no way to selectively tighten the shoe. TO get the heel to stay snug, the circulation is cut off in the forefoot. Laces have slid out numerous times. I have been tripped twice and had to stop running at least 3 times per run. It is a shame because the shoe itself might be great. I love my other Solomens. I have been wearing their hiking shoes for years. I'm a surgeon and I wear them in the OR. Best shoes I have ever worn. So I am very bummed about these trail shoes.

I have worn these for one month. I would rate them much higher if the lacing system was different. It causes bad pressure points across the forefoot and proximal mid foot. There is no way to selectively tighten the shoe. TO get the heel to stay snug, the circulation is cut off in the forefoot. Laces have slid out numerous times. I have been tripped twice and had to stop running at least 3 times per run. It is a shame because the shoe itself might be great. I love my other Solomens. I have been wearing their hiking shoes for years. I'm a surgeon and I wear them in the OR. Best shoes I have ever worn. So I am very bummed about these trail shoes.

There is no way these shoes are an actual mens size 11. They appear well constructed and are attractive but they simply do not fit right and hurt, so I no longer wear them. Will only buy sort shoes in person going forward.