Customer Reviews Salomon X-Mission 3

I've had several pair of Solomon's before. I like the arch support in this shoe and it's a comfortable shoe. I wish it had the Ortho insole, as that keeps the shoe comfortable for all day use.

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!!!!

These shoes look great and are incredibly durable but they are very uncomfortable on my feet. If I go a while without wearing them, my feet get very sore after trying them again. They have lasted through many adventures and many trails. Just not very comfortable or supportive.

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?