Customer Reviews Salomon X Ultra 3

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137 total reviews

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58%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

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Customer Fit Survey:

83%"Felt true to size"

85%"Felt true to width"

84%"Moderate arch support"

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These are the most comfortable hiking footwear I've ever worn with nearly zero break in time. I've worn X Ultra 3 shoes for hundreds of miles of training and multiple 200 to 300 mile treks. Love the single pull lacing system, although I thought I would dislike it. I'm a convert. NOTE: Sorry that the child tripped and hurt himself but the shoes were not being used properly. It's import to tuck the lace end (the pull/lock) into the elastic pocket at the top of the tongue. Should NOT be left flopping around.
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I have been wearing thee for about a week, mainly walking the dog, and have found these to be very comfortable (not my first pair of Salomons). In some descriptions, they are listed as a trail running shoe and I would say that is definitely not the case. They are a bit heavy because of a heavier, stiffer sole, making them great as a hiking shoe, not so great for trail running. There are other Salomons more suited for trail running.
I'd also recommend:
All the Salomons I have owned I have thought were worth the money.
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Terrible lacing system...my son tripped while running on a treadmill over these ridiculously long laces (and there is no way to shorten.) Also, "water resistant" is a bit of a stretch...
I'd also recommend:
Oboz
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Uh-oh, this isn't good. I'm in the middle of Rwanda, putting on my shoes for a morning hike. One of the self-tightening laces breaks. The backup shoe laces I've brought won't fit through the lace holes which are designed to accommodate only a thin cord. SOL.
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Size and fit was true to size. The shoe is excellent construction, and has a very useful lace system to quickly lace and secure the laces. I did take the insole out and put them in an older pair of shoes and inserted a gel insole with a bit more structure for arch support and so it made a great pair of shoes even better and resurrected my older shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Asolo, Columbia
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I tripped on these laces once running down a trail and went down pretty hard. This is 100% operator error. The laces need to be tucked in. I have had one pair of laces snap while tightening over the years and it is unfortunate that they are very difficult if not impossible to repair. Other than these isolated incidents over hundreds of miles in with Salomon's and this type of lacing system i would say they are the BEST! Nike & Kobe are coming out with a new basketball shoe with the same system and are being praise as revolutionary (biters) (Lawsuit?). Salomon must have something right. Mind your laces (doesn't that apply to all shoes?) and you will love these shoes.
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I’ve had these shoes for just a few weeks and have worn them numerous time times and they have been great so far. I’ve walked in a variety of terrains up and down hills while traveling and have had great traction and comfort. The lacing system is great and I don’t understand anyone’s complaints about them. The shoes feel true to size and I’m very happy with my purchase.
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Superb in every way. This is my 3rd pair - I use them for work (12 hour shifts in a busy E.D.). Unbeatable!
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I have owned several Salomon sports shoes and find them very comfortable. Some people raise an issue about the length of the laces. Actually, all of the Salomon shoes have a pocket on the "tongue" of the shoe in which the plastic end of the laces can be put to keep it out of the way and shorten the length of the lace outside the shoe. This feature is not explained on the box on on an insert with the shoes, but it works very well. The opening to the pocket faces towards the toe of the shoe and is easy to open. Also, the "Ortholite"instep support feature provides a very lightweight shoe (among its other features), so the shoes feel close to weightless in use. One criticism of the Salomon shoes in general is that it is very difficult to replace the shoelaces if they break, even with the kit provided with replacement laces. This is because it is impossible to thread the new laces through any of the the metal lace holes along the top of some of their shoes. Otherwise, I highly recommend these shoes.
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I've worn these for about a month, and they're fantastic. I bought these primarily for long day hikes in various terrain. They required no break in time. The grip is particularly good especially if you're on steep or rocky terrain. Out of the box, size was perfect. The lacing system is great once you get used to it.
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Love these shoes! I used to wear old running shoes when I hiked and I had no idea what I was missing out on. These are a must have for any hiker. Only thing is I am a 10.5 I'm almost every shoe brand but I had to get 10 for these. Just another reason to buy from Zappos and get the free returns!
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Bought these specifically for a National Park trip, and wanted to bring only one pair of footwear to cover hiking/biking/casual walking under various spring-time conditions. Was pleased with how they felt right out of the box, no soreness or irritation at all in the weeks prior to the trip. And they performed very well on the trip, no issues whatsoever. While I don't love the lace-system (doubtful on the longevity), it worked fine so can't really complain too much there. Overall a great product for comfort, weight and performance in my opinion.
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I'm really surprised about shoes how they fit on my feet. Very good quality, for sure I'll have one more shortly. Especially I'm thankful with service and deliverie it came way much more earlier than they said on shipping email. All thumbs up ??
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Both shoes were tight across the top of my toes. I have an average width foot and haven't experienced anything like that before. I've decided to try an half size larger in hope it feels more natural without being a sloppy fit. If not, I'll return them and try another brand.
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Within a month of normal wear, a hole was developed around the front left toe area. Very disappointing as the brand is known for its durability.
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Awesome shoes. Lasted forever
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Awesome shoes
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Great shoe for light hiking and everyday use.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Shoe is very comfortable, iI did replace insoles as I do with all my shoes since insoles that all shoes come with are not very good.also the lugs on soles are to close together small stones and sticks get stuck in between. Other wise the shoes are great.
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0 found this review helpful.
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I've worn these for years. The instructions for using the laces is extremely confusing, seems years ago they were better. They are simple but the instructions are not.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes have been one of the only shoes that have had enough support that they have actually cured my plantar fasciitis. Most shoes are too soft and not enough support these are the only shoes that I can currently find that have consistently kept my plantar fasciitis from returning. I am scared of the day when they stop making these and I have to try and find another shoe with the same support.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Salomon Sports
this is my 5th pair of salmon's so there is no surprise how good they are. most like the finest pair of foot wear I have ever owned. just the GTX versions are very warm-they dont breath -so only should be used for cold weather wear
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Salomon Sports
Id been looking for months almost a year for something Salomon , particularly for durability, comfort and probably something for daily use .Well this superseded any expectations, soon as I tried them on I thought finally found what Im looking for . Using them out on the trails has met expectations so much Im buying a second pair for my daily use . They look super awesome and the fast lacing is a nice touch . Worth noting here in Turkey these are deemed expensive and the quality reflects that , we buy wisely but when we do its because we know its going to last ..
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Salomon Sports
I bought this blue X-ultra in a Montreal store in 2016. Initially, I thought it was a bit too expensive, but it actually paid off! In 2016, I walked these shoes to the Tibetan Himalayas, Burma, and Thailand. In Asia, I climbed many mountains above 5000-meter altitude with these shoes. The grips were very powerful and kept my feet warm the whole time. Many hikers were slipping off of ice-mud-mixed-tracks in the Himalayas but these shoes save my life and my photography equipment. In 2017 I hiked these shoes to the United States to visit Grand Canyons and Horseshoe Canyon, then off to Japan to visit all of Tokyo. It was a bit hot to wear them in Arizona and Tokyo summer, but my feet did not develop any odor, so the airing & design was very good for these shoes. By this point, they probably already walked 5000 kilometers. In 2018 they are still perfectly good, most of these grips on the bottom are still surprisingly intact, and I bought them to the Swiss Alps and walked the whole city of Basel, and then later Amsterdam, NL. In 2019 travelled and hiked around mountains in southwestern China. All the constant cleaning and ethanol rubbing in 2020 did not seem to damage the shoes that much. Now it is 2021 and they endured through 5 years of harsh Canadian Winters. I am posting three pictures for you to see how long they lasted (after 5 years and ~10000 km mileage) and will probably continue to last. Finally, I've decided to buy another new pair, but they are gone, so I bought the XT-6 instead. Hopefully, Salomon will reintroduce these blue x-ultra, and I will buy 6 pairs of them like someone in the comment section did haha. Salomon was recommended to me by a friend who has been a loyal customer for more than 10 years now, and I expect the superior quality of Salomon shoes will continue to impress me in the future.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Salomon Sports
Best shoe period. Loved them so much that I bought 6 more pairs in the all blue color (no longer available). Superior hiking shoe with excellent grip. Please reintroduce the all blue version.
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