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Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
The Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running shoes provide a proven combination of light weight and stability for outdoor athletes looking for high performance over a variety of surfaces.
- Breathable mesh uppers feature Sensifit™ thermoplastic urethane overlays to secure insteps and lock heels in place
- Polyester linings wick moisture away from feet; contoured Ortholite® insoles enhance comfort and help control odor with an antimicrobial treatment
- Kevlar® Quickfit™ lacing system takes just 1 pull for a precise fit; lace pocket hides lacing away for safety
- Protective toe and heel caps guard against bumps and abrasion, gusseted tongues keep crud away from your feet
- Dual-density EVA midsoles deliver enhanced durability and cushioning for all-day comfort on the run; includes pronation control
- Thermoplastic urethane control plate protects and stabilizes in all 3 dimensions
- Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running shoes come with Contagrip® outsoles; their a new geometry optimizes performance on mixed terrain, even at high speeds
- Fit tip: runs true to size
Please note: Salomon products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.
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Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (35)
- Good traction (35)
- Lightweight (33)
- Cushions impact (24)
- Rugged (24)
Cons
- Wears quickly (8)
- Narrow / tight (5)
- Uncomfortable (4)
- Poor cushioning (3)
Best Uses
- Trail running (32)
- Mixed terrain (27)
- Walking (18)
- Road running (7)
- Work (7)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
84%
(36 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
86%
(37 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Arch Type:
- Average arch (34), High arch (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (19), Casual/ recreational (17), Gym rat (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (42)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushions Impact
- Durable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Mixed Terrain
- Trail Running
- Walking
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
I am a fan of another brand and when I was looking they were out of my size at the time so I bought a pair of Saloman hiking boots. They are great.I went to look for a cross training/running shoe I looked at Saloman first and decided on the XA Pro Ultra 2 and very pleased. They are light but tough. They handle different terrains well and I travel over different terrains even when walking the dog.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
Cons
- Incompatible Wsuperfeet
- Poor Cushioning
- Poor Design Causes Wear
- Poor Quality Adhesive
- Wears Quickly
Best Uses
- All Weather Conditions
- Trail Running
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
The pros are this is a very lightweight, comfortable shoe, agile shoe for everyday wearing as well as light hiking, biking, running and exercise. In terms of what you get, it's not unlike the great comfort experience of this shoe's Salomon predecessors.
But my main gripes about this particular shoe are the:
Squeaking shoes: The superfeet support insert does not fit properly because of this Salomon's excessively protruding footwell seam which causes the superfeet to compete for that space, and the ill fit causes really loud squeaking in this shoe upon every footfall. I have 2 pair and it happens in both, and tried a 3rd at REI and had the same thing happen, with 2 different sets of superfeet, so that's what led me to the design flaw conclusion.
Eyelet attrition: The Z-lace eyelets are not made of solid nylon or metal, instead they are made out of a thin turn of nylon cordage, which means that the Z-lace itself will slowly cut through those eyelets like a saw (via abrasion) over time. This essentially means that this shoe was designed to fail early and often by design. For such an expensive shoe, this is unacceptable.
Having said that, the eyelets that end up wearing the most are an indicator of the most stressed areas of the foot during your gait / activity. So having that as a metric is the silver lining; too bad you have to sacrifice your shoe to get that data.
Heelsaw : the heelcup is a nylon shield draped in some cheapish foam and covered by a fragile thin mesh of their webbing material. This wears excessively early in the heel like so many others (go to a garage sale and you'll see this flaw glaring at you from so many sad dead salomons). So it's a trend now, to make things bad on purpose so the wear early and have you buying another. This shoe is bad and salomon is bad because of bad shoe.
Other things to mention- if you run on concrete or asphalt, the tread wears very quickly. A good cobbler can actually trim and replace the bottom with a sturdy vibram sole intended for a hiking boot at less than half the cost of a new pair of salomons so it's worth it.
Although this will significantly increase the weight, the shoe still works way better than most shoes and will last much much longer (years versus months). For hiking, it's still a very comfortable shoe while it lasts.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- High Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Narrow / Tight
Best Uses
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
Like other reviewers, I found the "wide" shoe too narrow. I bought a half size larger than I normally would based on comments about the size running small. I'd agree since the length was about right with the larger shoe. The width would have been okay for my forefoot, but the toe box tapers rather sharply. I could feel the ribbed upper on the sides of my toes wearing thin socks and just walking on a carpeted floor. I'd end up with blistered toes on even a short walk, so these shoes are going back. I like the Solomon speed lace system so I'm disappointed that "wide" doesn't fit. If the store had the wide shoes to try I'd test a full size larger, but I suspect that wouldn't work. The wide section of the forefoot would shift forward and suspect I'd have just as much toe contact.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too small
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushions Impact
- Durable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Pronation Control
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- All Weather Conditions
- Mixed Terrain
- Trail Running
- Walking
- Wet Weather
- Work
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
I wear these shoes for everyday use and hiking weekend (12-16) miles.
The lacing system is great and they are great in all types of weather and surfaces.
I have had other trail shoes and these are the best so far.
Light weight and durable
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Traction
Best Uses
- Mixed Terrain
- Road Running
- Trail Running
- Walking
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
Used three pairs of these for my '12 AT thru hike. Wonderful shoe, never had any blisters (think about the gravity of that statement). They fit like a glove, are very lightweight, and AMAZINGLY breathable. As someone with sweaty feet, feeling the wind inside your shoe is awesome.
I immediately swapped the soles out with SuperFeet, so I can't comment on the original soles. The shoes seemed to cushion reasonably well, but if you need more cushion look elsewhere or add special soles.
After a few hundred miles, I found them to lose their grip pretty substantially, but I don't think this is unusual.
All in all, I got about 700 miles out of each pair. When my current pair breaks down, I'll probably buy another.
I gave the shoe 4/5 stars because I think that there are some spots of wear on the shoe that maybe went before they should have.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushions Impact
- Durable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Mixed Terrain
- Trail Running
- Walking
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
I wear these shoes every day until they wear out then I buy a new pair. Going on 7 years now. I walk in them, I run on and off trail with them, and I hike with them.
The laces used to break after about a year of constant use, but they seem to have improved that with the last iteration.
They are definitely not true to size, no matter what the description says. They run small. I take at least 1/2 size larger than my normal shoe size.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too small
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Traction
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- All Weather Conditions
- Mixed Terrain
- Trail Running
- Walking
- Wet Weather
- Work
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
After wearing my first pair thoroughly out I chose to get a second pair. After years of hiking and working in these shoes they finally needed replacing, they just got too loose. I replaced the laces and they still worked fine though. I have worn these shoes everywhere; I never got blisters or hot spots, even the new pair fit/feel great from day 1. Will continue to support salomon as long as they keep making great footwear like these.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Cushioning
Best Uses
- Mixed Terrain
- Walking
- With Orthotics/Inserts
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
I wore these shoes for my 2012 southbound thru-hike of the AT. I went through 3 pairs of the Salomon XA Pro 3D 2s, averaging about 1 pair every 700 miles on rough terrain(Thats a pretty good distance for footwear on the AT). These shoes have a wider than normal toe box which fit my feet perfectly, as I have a wide forefoot. The ventilation of the XA Pro 3D 2s is great too as my feet rarely got sweaty, and when my shoes got wet they would dry out within an hour or two of walking. However, the insoles that come with the shoe are thin, flimsy, and do not chushion very well, so I had to replace them with Superfeet. A great shoe overall for day hikes, long distance hikes, or just casual wear.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushions Impact
- Durable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Pronation Control
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Mixed Terrain
- Road Running
- Trail Running
- Walking
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
I use this shoe to hike the grand canyon rim to rim. I like contour of the shoe,flexibility and the toes protection. Its also very confortable.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushions Impact
- Durable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Road Running
- Walking
- Work
Comments about Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:
These shoes are really nice and very comfortable. You can put on a lot of miles and your feet don't hurt at all. They breath nice in the hot Arizona summers.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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