Customer Reviews Salomon XA Pro 3D V8 GTX

So disappointed. Been Buying Salomon's Pro 3D for years. Could buy in bulk w/eyes closed they have never let me down. Quality is NOT THE SAME. I just purchased 3 pairs off of Zappos and 2 pairs off of Salomon's website to get other colors. I hike every day for over 6miles. I live in CA where we have triple digits going on now..rough terrain, lots of very hot grainy sand, rocks, cactus, etc. I have literally worn my old Salomon's down to where the insoles are a sweaty icky mess so was looking forward to buy fresh new - which I love these right out of box they are so cushy and airy they make me WANT to hike for hours longer. Yet these were nothing like my experience in past. I read on your site that they have compromised the cushion to make lighter but they were light enough for me with the cushion so that was my first red flag - aka - means they are cheaping out the shoes. These appear more plastic rubber right out of the box. Did my first hike and felt every rock, hot sand through my soles..my heals hurt, toes felt pressure and balls of feet were throbbing. My entire alignment was off..the cushion is not medium it is non existant. I found myself cutting my hike short (instead of looking frwrd to extending which is what I wanted this am). My legs were not getting protection from my feet as the entire pronunciation of my feet was like flat walking. I compared my older ones where the soles are wore out and definitely better quality and feel better to wear them - sending all these back. For years I have been a huge #1 fan but if they do not have any other trail running with cushion and have like so many others cheaped out and left us with nothing Im now stuck with just buying one of the others which now Im really stuck. Salomon has been the only one I trusted and loved - hate Nike, Reebock and all the others. But the comfort these gave me today I minuz well just buy something off the 5 and dime store.

This is my 4th pair (at least) of Solomon w the quik lace system. Good support and last a while for me. They start out stiff (which is how they probably should be) and then get closer to sneaker flexibility after lots of use. I use for walking, light hiking and general errand running. Solomon has changed the quik lace system, so now you have to tuck the lace shortener/holder into the flap (I have never had to do this before this pair) or the laces will flap around when you walk and hit your other foot. Love these shoes. Gave it 4 stars due the change in the lacing system, other than that I would buy again.

I love these shoes and have owned several pair over the years. Not sure what has changed with Salomon but their sizes now are very inconsistent.

These shoes are amazing. Super comfortable. Love not having to tie shoelaces. Wore these on a cross country road trip and made my feet happy.

I have always been pleased with Salomon brand shoes and they have fun colors. The special lacing system makes for a speedy getaway and I never have to retie my shoes. :)