Customer Reviews Salomon X-Mission 3

Loved them and they felt comfortable but I did get blisters in the arches while running. It doesn’t happen to me in other shoes. Will be using these for walks but no longer for running.

these shoes were extremely comfortable but unfortunately i'll be returning them. for someone with arthritic hands this lacing system was extremely painful to use/adjust. too bad because otherwise they were an extremely comfortable shoe for someone who needs a wide toe area and a narrower heel.

I loved the look of these shoes but they ran a bit narrow. Also the lacing system was very awkward. I have Adidas golf shoes with a similar system and the release for the laces on those is much better. With the Salomons I was concerned I would break it easily as it was very stiff. Too bad - back they go.

Great looking shoe. Returned b/c felt like there was little cushion and did not like the shoe lace system - in theory should save time, but didn’t like the little pouch that the laces went in & didn’t seem like the ends of the laces were attached to each other well (there is a small rubber protector, but it slides easily, exposing where the laces were attached). I could see how if one didn’t have a high arch, this lace system may be super easy, but I had to open up the laces each time I put the shoe on or took it off.

These shoes have good arch support and a nice, roomy toe box. The cushioning in the heels was very nice, but it didn't have as much cushioning at the balls of my feet as the other shoes I tried (Hoka One One Arahi and Asics Gel-Flux 4). I wasn't crazy about the laces, either. It seems like they would work their way loose after a while. If you are looking for cute running shoes with a nice, roomy toe box and good arch support, and don't need a ton of cushioning in the toe area, then these would be great for you.

This is the first running shoe I have bought from Salomon. Though I've had wonderful winter boots from that company. I like the Salomon X-Mission 3 particularly for cross-terrain running. I think the shoe performs extremely well on sandy trails and gravel. If you only run on asphalt I'd probably go with a different model, because this model's soles provide more traction than I like when running on only asphalt. I also plan to use these for light hiking. And you cannot beat the color and the roomy toe box. I also love the lacing system. I know some people don't like the lacing system so much; so I guess it's a personal preference.

These are great for running and hiking. They aren't super cushioned like some running shoes so comfort gets 4 instead of 5. Would recommend for trail running or hiking.

I usually wear an 8 in running shoes, so I ordered an 8. It was actually too big. This shoe is really roomy in the toes as compared to the old version. Not a lot of cushion.

These are about the only shoes I can wear now with my planter fasciitis, they offer support without needed inserts. The only reason I gave 4 stars is that most of them run a little tight in the toes, wish they were a little roomier.

The toe guard was not enough to prevent my big toe from protruding through the mesh after a few months.

A little stiff and clunky to walk in due to stiff sole. Nice look for sporty/country hikes. Use a lot for dog walking. Laces don't keep the tongue of the shoe in place.

Too small even though I bought the size I wear in nearly every brand.

The shoe's style doesn't make up for it's discomfort. Instead of shoe laces, there are these weird built-in laces that you use to tighten the shoes. It results in uneven tightness from the toes to the top of the arch of the foot. It was very uncomfortable and difficult to "tie". The shoes isn't wide around the arch, but it is wide around the toes. There was so much space in width at the toes. All in all... a very weird shoe.

Width fit my narrow feet but toe box has a weird curve which made the shoe too small. I wear 9.5 in every shoe I own so I was disappointed this didn’t fit. Will try 1/2 size up.

This shoe was very stiff and therefore was not comfortable what do ever.

I’m so confused! I bought this exact shoe 2 years ago and loved it from day 1, but these new ones are still almost unbearably narrow and stiff after 5 long wears. I got my first pair when I worked at animal shelter, and I put them through hell walking strong dogs and cleaning. They were actually recommended by another employee after I kept having to replace other brands’ sneakers but didn’t want to wear boots in the heat. This shoe was the perfect balance! Maybe they changed how they make them? I‘ve worn them too much to return them, so hopefully they get better. Bummer.

I have loved my Salomons in the past but these ran more narrow than others I have had. I had to return them. The medium felt like a narrow.

I have 3 pairs of this exact shoe in the past and love them, but this most recent purchase was not even close to as comfortable as the others I have had. My previous ones were soft and comfortable right out of the box, these were hard and stiff. Seems like they changed the way they make them. I really wanted them to work out but I returned them. Bummed, now I'm on the search for a new sneaker.

Had to send them back despite really wanting them to work. Just way to narrow.

While the fit and size are fine, there are two issues with this she. First, there is a broad elastic band over the instep which I have tried to get used to and cannot. If you have a high arch, think twice about this model. I am going to have to cut it to wear it. Second, the shoes have a fairly hard sole..not very much spring. The think I like best is no laces to tie!

Just not a good fit for me, seemed narrow and stiff. Liked the style and color but not the feel!

I am a longtime Salomon wearer and have had three versions of this exact shoe. The model I just bought is almost a full 1/2 inch narrower in the toe box than the last one (and if that one was a little narrower than the previous one). If they are going to change the shoe that significantly, they should change the model name/number.

Fairly stiff running shoe returned them only for that reason