Customer Reviews Salomon X-Mission 3

These are the only running shoes I've worn for years. I thought I'd try and switch to a pair of brooks a year ago and hated them so much in comparison. Based on other reviews and my own experience they are getting much harder to find so I just stocked up on 3 new pairs!

I have so many Solomon's I think these are my favorite ...

I love my shoes I have been in wait list since March for a new pair- Happy Feet!

Where is the X-Mission 3??? Looking and looking for this favorite shoe I have been wearing for years -- have purchased many pairs. Please please do not discontinue without at least one more re-supply so I can order a dozen pairs for replacements.

I have been wearing the X-Mission 3W for years and now need a new pair, but have not been able to find it anywhere in my size, are these no longer being made? If not what other shoe would you recommend?

I have wore X-Mission 3 W's for years. I have happy feet!!! For the last month I can not buy my size (and looks like it's that way for almost all sizes) anywhere....are you discontinuing these? If so, what will be an equivalent replacement?

Love the Salomon line - I have three pairs of X-Mission 3 (indoor to work from home while standing and two outdoor.) They're a great fit for my low arched foot. The cushioning is just right - you don't feel as if you're walking on marshmallows. I use them to walk; my running days are over since a knee injury. I also use them to cross-train. and one Speed Cross

I bought these to walk the Camino Santiago as I wanted a light breathable pair of shoes. They were perfect. Unlike many other shoes the sole is very flexible when you push off on your toes the shoe bends. A lot of other shoes I find are hard and feels like I'm wearing a clog. They are very light and gave my feet plenty of cushioning for the 500 miles walk. My only negatives are they don't last very long and the quick laces were too short which made it hard to get my feet in. I went through 2 pairs for training and the Camino itself. Sadly both pairs are worn out and no replacements my size available. I will order another 2 pair when they are available again.

I've been a Salomon shoe buyer/trail runner for 13 years. When the XR Mission was introduced I purchased them and found all my running ailments disappeared. They were perfect, 10 mm drop, heel and toe cushioning for the heel and mid strike of a true fast trail runner. Plenty of airflow for longer hot footed runs, a wider toe box and higher arch for those of us who have a REALLY hard time finding a shoe that balances both. I ran through 8 pairs of these awesome shoes...then I purchased the X Mission 3, since I could no longer find the XR Mission 1. To my feet's surprise these shoes were not the same, my back, knees and hips began to ache... I thought it was my gait, my age, too many miles, not enough recovery time, but I never thought it might be the shoe. Well... I mistakenly put on my last worn out pair of XR Mission 1 and magically after my run, my body didn't yell at me! I decided to experiment, I wore only those shoes for the next month of runs. I found, no hip/knee pain, no "hot feet", no agonizing lower back pain... hmmmm. For the next month I used my newer X Mission 3's... UHG! I had to go back to the XR's. I'm now on a search for a new shoe. Tried the Speedcross and the Speedcross in wide, they're to stiff/narrow in the toe box, and the wide is too wide in the heel and arch. Please bring back the XR Mission 1 construction... whatever was changed in the X Mission 3 makes my body sad! Thanks... A long time Salomon trail shoe, hiking boot and ski boot lover!!!!

I've been a Salomon shoe buyer/trail runner for 13 years. When the XR Mission was introduced I purchased them and found all my running ailments disappeared. They were perfect, 10 mm drop, heel and toe cushioning for the heel and mid strike of a true fast trail runner. Plenty of airflow for longer hot footed runs, a wider toe box and higher arch for those of us who have a REALLY hard time finding a shoe that balances both. I ran through 8 pairs of these awesome shoes...then I purchased the X Mission 3, since I could no longer find the XR Mission 1. To my feet's surprise these shoes were not the same, my back, knees and hips began to ache... I thought it was my gait, my age, too many miles, not enough recovery time, but I never thought it might be the shoe. Well... I mistakenly put on my last worn out pair of XR Mission 1 and magically after my run, my body didn't yell at me! I decided to experiment, I wore only those shoes for the next month of runs. I found, no hip/knee pain, no "hot feet", no agonizing lower back pain... hmmmm. For the next month I used my newer X Mission 3's... UHG! I had to go back to the XR's. I'm now on a search for a new shoe. Tried the Speedcross and the Speedcross in wide, they're to stiff/narrow in the toe box, and the wide is too wide in the heel and arch. Please bring back the XR Mission 1 construction... whatever was changed in the X Mission 3 makes my body sad! Thanks... A long time Salomon trail shoe, hiking boot and ski boot lover!!!!

This has been my shoe of choice for everything from grocery trips to trail runs for several years. They wear well, are versatile, and come in so many cute colors.

I bought my 1st 4 pairs in 2014 - they had a tapered toes. Now the toe is rounded. I wish there was not this large change. Maybe a new manufacturer. I absolutely loved (and still love) my old 2014 version. Why change a great thing?