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Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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Don these new Salomon XT Wings trail-running shoes that provide speed and power without an increase in effort; watch your trail runs take flight.

  • Breathable nylon mesh uppers feature Sensifit™ synthetic leather overlays to secure insteps and lock heels in place
  • Polyester linings wick moisture away from feet; contoured Ortholite® insoles enhance comfort and control odor with an antimicrobial treatment
  • Kevlar® Quickfit™ lacing system takes just one pull for a precise fit; lace pocket hides lacing away
  • Protective toe and heel caps guard against bumps and abrasion
  • New Agile Chassis System (ACS) integrates three components to increase runner efficiency: the skeleton, muscle and tendon
  • Clear thermoplastic insert and outsole heel wrap act as the skeleton to facilitate heel-to-toe transition and side-to-side stability
  • Triple-density EVA midsole muscle maximizes comfort and responsiveness with twice the durability of average EVA foam
  • Contagrip outsole tendon acts like a spring to collect heel strike energy and transfer it to toe-off for forward momentum
  • Running Contagrip® rubber outsoles deliver optimal performance on mixed terrain even at high speeds
  • Reflective detailing increases your visibility in low light

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: Salomon products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 763460

Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleTrail running
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperNylon mesh/synthetic leather
LiningPolyester knit
MidsoleEVA
SupportThermoplastic urethane insert
OutsoleRubber
Running shoe typeTrail
Average weight25.5 ounces
GenderMen's

Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
 
4.0

(based on 32 reviews)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (27)
  • Stable (24)
  • Good traction (21)
  • Rugged (13)
  • Lightweight (10)

Cons

  • Wears quickly (9)
  • Poor performance (4)

Best Uses

  • Mixed terrain (24)
  • All weather conditions (12)
  • Grass (6)
  • Arch Type:
  • Low arch (7), High arch (5)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Competitive athlete (13), Casual/ recreational (10), Gym rat (4)

Reviewed by 32 customers

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Jun

7

2008

(5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Great Shoes - But Laces Break

By Barry Dale

from Phoenix, AZ

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Traction
  • Stabilizes Foot

Cons

  • Wears Quickly

Best Uses

  • Mixed Terrain

Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

I bought these shoes on 3/1/08. I have run in them about 20 times on pavement, trails and the Phoenix canals. Great shoes. Comfortable. Pronation control. Not too heavy. I love the lacing system. You have to cinch them pretty tight before a run, but then the laces give a little and are perfect. Too bad the Kevlar laces broke today. Laces should last more than 2 months and 20 runs. Kevlar is supposed to be stronger than steel. Worst part is I could not retie or relace the laces easily. I went to REI. [...] REI gave me a "quick lace kit" consisting of two laces and 10 plastice parts. Problem is I couldn't thread the laces through the small eyelets, so I never had the chance to test my skills with the 10 plastic parts. [...]Salomon has a problem here.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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Apr

27

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

broken laces

By ZZZ

from st.george utah

About Me Competitive Athlete

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Dries Quickly
  • Stabilizes Foot

Cons

  • Wears Quickly

Best Uses

  • Grass
  • Trail running

Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

laces broke on right shoe after 5 miles. left shoe after 20. duct tape repair until i return. tread is almost completely worn after 50 miles. used in utah high desert off trail. fit is amazing durability [*].

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Mar

15

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great right out of the box

By YosemiteTodd

from Chula Vista, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Traction
  • Stabilizes Foot

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mixed Terrain

    Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

    I was looking for a shoe with a bit more cushioning on uneven, rocky terrain. I do 6-10 mile trail runs on weekends in the San Diego foothills and run organized trail marathons and half's a few times a year. An hour after I bought these I ran 7 miles and 2600ft gain/loss on dirt and rock. They were exactly what I was looking for. Cushioned and stable, no hot spots even on first run, good snug fit without tightness. I've read a number of reviews concerning loosening laces. I had no problem on this first try. Hopefully it will stay that way. I also have a pair of La Sportiva Fireblades. Also fine shoes but better for quick racing on fire roads where there's not so much rock.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    25

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Stable trail shoe

    By Good Ben

    from Highlands Ranch, CO

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Rugged
    • Stabilizes Foot

    Cons

    • Doesn't shed mud well
    • Poor Traction
    • Sensifit comes loose

    Best Uses

    • Dry hardpacked semi-techn
    • Mixed Terrain

    Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

    These shoes are tough and fairly comfortable. They are also very stable which is good for some semi-technical trails as long as they are dry and hard packed. These shoes do not shed mud well and feel a little on the heavy side even when dry. Also, if you like your shoes tight, be advised that the sensifit lacing will come loose a little bit. Still, a good multi-purpose trail running shoe.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    5

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Shoe Holds Up

    By jjw72

    from West Seattle & Winthrop, WA

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Accurate
    • Durable
    • Good Traction
    • Stabilizes Foot

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • Mixed Terrain
      • Snow & Ice

      Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      I bought my Salomon XT Wings in November of 2008. I'm just about to buy my second pair. I ran with them on the Seattle roads, but they were my go-to shoes on all late fall/winter trail runs in the North Cascades/Methow Valley. Some of my running buddies told me they couldn't fit into these shoes, and it's true that they are narrow, but if you have high arches and narrow feet like me you're good-to-go.

      I can't think of any cons about this shoe other than I want them to last longer. I'll get some more life out of them for my shorter runs, but after the 6 month mark you don't want to take a long rugged trail run - it'll kill your feet.

      Overall, I think these shoes hold up pretty well.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      21

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      On my 2nd Pair

      By BurlyGirl

      from East TN

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

      • Wears Quickly

      Best Uses

      • Grass
      • Mixed Terrain

      Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      Comfortable right out of the box. Supportive enough for even terrain and fair ventilation for warm weather workouts. Cushioning does break down quicker than the rest of the shoe. The first pair is now for yardwork (used for four months) and am on second pair. Like the shoe, just wish it lasted longer.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      24

      2009

      (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Don't plan to beat these up too much

      By Le Roy

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Hot
      • Poor Performance
      • Wears Quickly

      Best Uses

        Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        Not sure why there are so many positive reviews for this shoe. I wear Saucony's for the running I do, bought these to have a waterproof shoe to get around Seattle in during the winter. I noticed that I'm having some of the same issues that others had with the shoe, and I would say these have been handled with kid gloves over the last 5 months. The "kevlar" laces broke, the soles are wearing really quickly and starting to come apart. All of this happened on the rugged terrain that is the University District and my laboratory at the UW, so good luck if you plan to use these in their intended manner.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels too wide
        • Arch Type:
        • Low Arch

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        13

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes

        By Too many trails, too little time

        from San Diego, CA

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Stabilizes Foot

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          Had a pair of the Comps and really liked them for off-road travels. On the road, however, the soles wore down too fast and there wasn't enough cushioning. These solve the problem PERFECTLY. I walk/hike about 100 miles/month on a mixture of roads and trails. On these shoes, the sole is much more pavement-friendly than the Comps and the cushion is perfect. They offer the support of a light hiker with the comfort of a slightly heavier running shoe. I LOVE these shoes -- especially the cool orange color -- and will be getting another pair. I wear a 10 in casual work shoes but got a 10.5 in these and they fit perfectly. HIGHLY recommend them!!!

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Dec

          6

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Amazing

          By Top Out Man

          from Ellensburg

          About Me Gym Rat

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good Traction
          • Stabilizes Foot

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Dry Conditions

            Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            This trail runner is amazing; I wear this shoe around town, local trails, and even road running. This will be the most comfortable shoe you will ever put on… EVER

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Jul

            10

            2008

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Not for me

            By Big Jim Mac

            from Taos, Missouri

            About Me Competitive Athlete

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Dries Quickly

            Cons

            • Poor Performance

            Best Uses

            • All Weather Conditions

            Comments about Salomon XT Wings Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            I love Salomon trails shoes and have had great luck with their XA Pro Comp shoes. Wanted to try something knew, saw these heavily advertised so ordered a pair. I went a size bigger, from 13 to 14 as the old ones were feeling tight. My first run they gave me blisters in front of the arch. Tried them again on a longer run and just about destroyed my feet. On the trail I could feel every rock and they were not as stable as the Pros. I am wondering if they eliminated the heavy plate of the older shoes? I love the lacing system, think many of my problems were related to the larger size so don't give up on them based on my review. However, I do not think these are as stable and bomb proof as the Pros. I returned them and another pair of the Pros.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too big
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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