Customer Reviews Salomon Ellipse Aero

For the past ten or so years I've lived in Salomon XA Comps, but the price finally became too high for me. I tried Merrells, Brooks and a few other trail runners but had to come back to the Salomon fit. These fit the price and quality bill for me. Salomon shoes have the perfect combination of very light weight, great arch/mid foot support, breathability, wide toe area and great traction for trail and cement. The Merrells were heavier and too narrow for me; Brooks toe box too short and the heel-toe drop too steep for me. The dark color of this shoe looked more green than grey when I got it so I exchanged for the lighter color. Thanks Zappos for your awesome selection and patience!

Great support, solid build, good for winter and breathable, but may need waterproofing for wetter weather--I wouldn't go tromping in heavy snow with them. Great tread. After a week of breaking them in they've been a great help in appeasing my plantar fasciitis when I'm extra active. The sizing is a little bit longer than average, but after testing a half size smaller it was clear the regular size for me was best. They don't seem too long as to make my arch hurt or hyper extend my toes and after breaking in a bit the shoes settled and fit better. I love Salomons.

These are approximately the same shoe I had for years (I can never keep up with models) but finally wore through the soles. I'm sold on Salomon because they fit well, last long and are very comfortable but sturdy enough to protect my feet. This new pair is quite lightweight so has been perfect in warm weather. They seem to run a little larger that other shoes, so I order a half size smaller. Who knows what is, exactly, "true?" My daily walks add up to about 4 miles, and include some rocky uphills.

These shoes do run large. I ordered my usual 10 and found it too big- a 9 1/2 probably would have worked, but I found the arch support was lacking and in a strange spot for my foot.

My foot measures a 10 and Salomon is one of the few shoes that actually fit in a 10! The aeros are light and cool on my feet. The insole isn't meant to be removed, but I removed it without damage and put in my orthotic. The only complaint that I have with this shoe is that the inside is rough on my feet.

The shoe only felt true to size when I ordered a half size smaller. I usually wear a 7, sometimes a 7.5, but having owned Salomons prior, I knew to order a 6.5. The shoe itself is adorable and very light compared to other Salomons. Usually they feel very heavy and more like a boot, but this pair is flexible and breezy. The heel is snug which gives a good first impression, but the shoe completely lacks arch support and is very uncomfortable on the arch and the ball of the foot. This is not good for anybody with spine issues as it doesn't help align the spine properly. I thought braking them in would help, but after wearing them for several full days with a few days in between to give a good enough space in between, each time became more uncomfortable for both my feet and my back. These seemed like the perfect summer sneaker, but if you're looking for good arch support, this is not the one for you. Too bad, because they are delicate and feminine and really adorable when compared to other hiking sneakers.

Like many athletic shoes, you need to add an orthotic or a sports insert to get any arch support. My feet hurt after wearing them, and didn't feel especially supported even though I had a good sports insert that works well in other shoes for me. They are definitely not enough support/protection for anything other than light trail walking.

I bought this shoe for trail running and after 20 minutes of wear, decided to return it. I wear a 9.5 and have totally flat feet, which means I tend to over pronate and have a hard time finding shoes with the right support. This shoe didn't provide the arch support or shock absorbing cushioning I look for in a running shoe. In fact, there wasn't much cushioning inside at all. After about 20 minutes of wear running on hilly pavement to try them out, both the inner and outer arches of my feet were spasming, the balls of my feet and my toes were feeling numb, and I got a huge blister on the ball of my right foot. Also, the laces came untied three times. I'm bummed these didn't work out, especially after reading the great reviews both here and on other sites. In essence, if you have big, flat, platypus feet like I do, these probably won't work out for you.

At my own fault, I kept these shoes and they turned out to be too large. I am pretty solidly a 7½, very rarely a 8. I got a 7½, and really wish that I had got a 7 (maybe even a 6½!). Even though they are too large, they have excellent support and are great for both hiking and the gym.

Recieved shoes, these have to be labeled wrong, they have to be 9 1/2 not 8 1/2. I have other Salomon shoes 8 1/2 that fit.

These shoes are lightweight and very comfortable. There is plenty of room for my toes to move around, while the back of the shoe still fits snugly around my heel. I have difficulty finding shoes that fit well in both the toes and the heel! These do the job. As a bonus, the blue/purple color is fantastic!

I ordered two different Salomons. I decided to keep the other. This felt comfortable as always, but a little heavier than gym shoes. I usually wear between 9½-10, but 9½ in Salomon. I got 9½ which fit fine. The toe box was normal sized.

I love these shoes. This is my second pair. I buy them for dog walking, light hiking, and camping. Just took them out of the box the other day and my first hike had me step into a puddle of water. My shoe was completely covered but the shoe wicked most of the water away. What remained dried before I got home. Cant say enough about comfort and durability. I do hate the new shoe string system. Not sure what you are supposed to do with the extra cord.

I bought these shoes to hike Half Dome and unfortunately didn't get to wear them beforehand much to break them in. Turns out that was not a problem, I wore them for our 16 mile hike and didn't get a single blister. My feet were sore at then end but I think that is only natural after a 16 mile uphill hike. These shoes are amazing. Great grip - I felt very safe in them.

I wore these on my 16.5 mile round trip hike to Half Dome and they were absolutely perfect. Very grippy and my feet only started to hurt at the very end - at that point my whole body hurt and no shoe could have changed that.

Love these shoes! I tried Merrill's and others and they just weren't comfortable for my feet. When I first tried these on, I was a little leery because the arch area was really tight but it loosened up. I wore these in the Rockies two days after purchasing and my feet never complained!! Will be buying Salomon's from now on!

A lot prettier than photos. the color was more reddish and natural than photos suggest - deep-plum pomegranate-ish. The cut is narrow in the two box. They are very light. They make your feet look slim. The supports in foot bed cradle.

This is simply the best shoe I have ever owned! With that being said, these shoes are not all the same across the color spectrum. I recently purchased another color and they do not fit the same!

I LOVE these shoes! They have a wide toe base and good support. My toes don't get pushed forward like they do in a lot of athletic shoes. I didn't get much opportunity to break them in before a hiking trip but did not have ANY problem with them. I will definitely buy Salomon shoes again.

These are the most amazing shoes! I have worn pretty much every brand of shoe out there; I now own 6 pair of Salomon with 2 more on the way. Just bought another pair of these for a 112 mile hiking trip!

The shoes themselves fit true to size- the 8's are just a little more room in the toe box than I prefer but they fit like other 8's. They are lightweight and the color is very pale greenish gray - and grip the ground/rocks I tried them out on. I have a pair of Salomon Amphibians and love them, so I'm not surprised these are just as awesome.

I am not a runner, but live in a rural area and wanted something that could provide more support on my walks. This turned out to be a great choice. The shoe is comfortable, soft yet supportive. It is also much lighter than I expected, which was a huge plus. I orderedmy usual size 9.5, which fit as I hoped it would (roomy in the toe, but not so much that my foot slides around). Very happy with my purchase!

After ordering and returning MANY pairs of hiking shoes, I settled on these for my walk on a portion of el Camino de Santiago. They have a wide toe box, which I need, and more stability than running shoes. Many of the hiking shoes I tried were either too heavy and stiff or did not offer quite enough support. I ended up having to order two pairs because my daughter decided she loved them and wanted to take them on her trip to Europe. She reports that they had excellent traction on rocks when she was caught in a downpour and that they dried out very quickly.

This one's a keeper, good price for the Solomon brand, and the shoes fit well! I kept with my usual half size smaller than normal size, and it fits perfectly.

I bought for walking on steep muddy hills, not running. A bit heavy. Not enough arch support for running. But fine for the purpose. Runs a little big.