Salomon  XA Pro 3D Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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The Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail-Running Shoes provide a proven combination of light weight and stability for outdoor athletes looking for high performance over a variety of surfaces.

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Features

  • Breathable mesh uppers feature Endofit™ internal sleeves that are designed to hug the feet in exactly the right places for a great fit
  • Thermoplastic urethane overlays secure insteps and lock heels down; toe and heel caps provide protection
  • Lacing system takes just one pull for an exact fit; lace pocket hides lacing away
  • Synthetic linings wick moisture away from feet; contoured Ortholite® foam footbeds enhance comfort underfoot
  • Dual-density EVA midsoles deliver enhanced durability and cushioning for all-day comfort
  • Low-profile advanced chassis, placed between the outsole and midsole, maximizes security, motion control and energy management for a stable and responsive ride
  • Nonmarking Contagrip® rubber outsoles on the Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail-Running Shoes deliver sure traction on mixed terrain
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Technical Specs

Best Use

Trail Running

Trail-Running Shoe Type

Off-Trail

Running Shoe Cushioning

Moderate Cushion

Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)

10

Footwear Height

Ankle

Footwear Closure

Single-pull Lace

Upper

Synthetic mesh/thermoplastic urethane overlays

Lining

Synthetic mesh

Midsole

EVA

Outsole

Rubber

Rock Plate

No

Weight (Pair)

1 lb. 8.7 oz.

Gender

Men's

Size Chart

Salomon Footwear - Men's
44.555.566.577.588.599.51010.51111.51212.5131424.5 Mondo25.5 Mondo26.5 Mondo27.5 Mondo28.5 Mondo29.5 Mondo30.5 Mondo31.5 Mondo
U.S. Men's44.555.566.577.588.599.51010.51111.51212.51314789.510.511.5131415.5
U.S. Women's88.599.51010.51111.51212.513
UK3.544.555.566.577.588.599.51010.51111.51212.513.55.56.5891011.512.514
EU3636.637.33838.639.34040.641.34242.643.34444.645.34646.647.34849.33940.34243.34546.34849
Mondo2222.52323.52424.52525.52626.52727.52828.52929.53030.5313224.525.526.527.528.529.530.531.5
Foot Length (in.)8.58.78.99.19.39.49.69.81010.210.410.610.81111.211.411.611.81212.49.810.210.61111.411.812.212.6

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in inches.

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Reviews
141 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars

Ratings Snapshot

Product Rating

91 out of 119 (76%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
Trail Runners for Hiking, not Running.
Ebbinghaus
10 years ago
filename: 140831-Salomon-TrailRunShoe.txt Although I have been buying hiking boots for years, these are my second pair of “Trail Running Shoes.” Note that, as was the case for my first pair of Trail Running Shoes, my intended use for these is “hiking” not “running”. These came to my attention via a guy I met and hiked about 5 miles with in the Adirondacks this past August. We got to comparing mountains, hikes, and then equipment. Turns out we had a lot in common with all three, including the fact that we both needed new shoes. He raved about his current pair, Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail Running Shoes, and said he was going to buy another pair of the same. He was a strong hiker. A twice-a-week, by himself, in the mountains sort of guy who after we separated on summit of Sawteeth headed down to the lakes intending to take the “Elevator” trail up to the col btw Blake and Colvin and then hike back to his car. Probably about a 20mi RT with 5-6k of elevation gain. So, I was in need, had a recommendation from a hiker who was stronger than I am, and decided to go with it. Mine arrived Friday, early, so I sat around mostly at my computer all day wearing these, hoping that “sitting at a computer” would count towards my break in period. Saturday early I met up with friends and by 7:00 am we were setting out for Allen Mountain -- about a 19 mi RT with about a 3500 ft elevation gain. I know. Crazy. My friends rolled their eyes when they realized I was wearing brand new “boots.” The bottom-line here is that they not only fit well, but they fit as if they were grabbing my foot. I wore the stock inserts plus a pair of medium-weight Smartwool Hiking Socks. No blisters. No red spots. Nice support all over. I greatly appreciated the toe box -- I was able to force my toe into several cracks during the ascent up the slide part of the “trail” to Allen’s summit. No bruised toes! Likewise, although the Allen RT is not especially rocky, I was hiking in the ADK and most of the trails had the usual ADK proportion of rocks and mud. No sore foot bottoms. The bottoms were as grippy as anything I have worn. The ADKs tend to be wet. These did okay on “wet” as long as the wet rocks were not also “green and slimy” (lots of that at certain points this past weekend). My pair is NOT GoreTex. I thought about this before buying them and decided that my past experience with GoreTex “trail runners” was not all that positive as even gaiters did not prevent the ADK mud and muck from running over the tops of my shoes and after that my feet would be wet most of the rest of the day. However, this all TURNED OUT BETTER THAN EXPECTED. Saturday was dry by “local standards” and only twice did the mud and muck run over the tops of my shoes enabling the water to run in through my socks to my feet. Both times the lack of Gortex enabled my foot, sock, and shoe combo to dry out. By the time I reached the car, the socks were not notably wetter than they would have been from perspiration. Having climbed all of the high peaks in the ADKs at least 7 times, I don’t know if I can recall a similarly long day with dryer feet. A final note. As I ordered these from REI I also ordered two pairs of Salomon’s “Speedcross” trail runners. One size 11 and one size 11.5. The 11’s were tighter than my size 11 XA Pros. The 11.5’s were about the same as the 11 XA Pros. Both shoes felt tighter on the front of the foot than did the XA Pros. Both soles felt a lot thinner. The toe boxes were definitely not nearly as sturdy as the XA Pros. I made the decision, literally out of the box, to wear the XA Pros the next day and to send both pairs of Speedcross Trail Runners back to REI.
Ebbinghaus
Adirondacks, NY
23 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars
I really wanted to love these shoes, but...
mtclimber1976
11 years ago
I'd been wanting a pair of Salomons for a long time, but always went with cheaper brands. Until this past March when I finally bought my first pair...the XA Pro 3D. The lacing system took some getting used to, but eventually I loved it. Comfortable fit, breathable, good traction and stability on the varied terrain I run. I was more than happy with them...until they fell apart, and quickly. I put in a lot of miles with quite a bit of elevation gain and steep terrain, but I'd say at least 90% of that is on maintained trails where nothing touches my shoe but the ground beneath my feet, yet the mesh uppers started to fray on each side within a few months, and now, four months after purchase, those small tears have become one massive hole across the top of the foot from one side to the other. Purchased: March 17, 2014. Time of Death: July 12, 2014. Less than four months. There is a lot to like about these shoes. Unfortunately, even just some reasonable durability isn't one of them so I cannot recommend them.
mtclimber1976
Missoula, MT
54 people found this review helpful

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airstripes
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Achilles HEAL

7 years ago

I bought these and was holding on to them to wear a lot this summer while I wore out the old pair. I only wore them a few places until recently, but now the Plastic has come through the heel area, again. This is the second pair! I bought the current pair while still wearing out the old pair. The plastic on the old pair dug into my heal and I had worn them quite a bit and hoped these would be different. The padding needs to be better or plastic must go.

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Response from salomon.com
Customer services
7 years ago

Thank you for your feedback regarding this matter. We are sorry that we have missed the mark in this instance. We can absolutely look to replace these defective footwear under our 2 year warranty policy. Please use the below link to contact one of our agents and open your claim. https://www.salomon.com/us/contactus.html Thank you. Kindest regards. Salomon

Asketes
San Diego
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Comfy shoe but small toebox and doesn't last

8 years ago

These are my everyday wear shoes. The toebox was quite tight, even on a wide shoe, but after about a month everything stretched out enough to give for a very comfortable wear. I do a lot of urban walking and an occasional trail and found they are very stable and comfortable shoes. CAUTION: These have terrible grip on wet terrain like rocks and cement. I bought the shoes six month ago and the insides and exterior mesh are already falling apart. Thinking about returning. Makes me sad as I would have overall been happy with them if they had lasted at least a year.

No, I do not recommend this product
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Elmoalso
Carlsbad, CA, United States
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

I Like Them.......A Lot!

11 years ago

About 10 years ago I stopped running because of pain in my knees. About 6 weeks ago I decided to give it another try (no surgeries or therapy on the knees though). I figured I would keep my running to treadmills where I would have a nice soft landing. After a few weeks of no pain I was willing to give trail running a go keeping that to no more than two days a week. I chose these shoes strictly based on the thumb test on the inside heel of the shoe. These had the softest heel. So far no pain at all in my 67 year old knees. I have high arches and normally have trouble with a good fit in athletic shoes but these have turned out to be very comfortable as well.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Tom H
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

User since 2005

5 years ago

I didn't see this comment anywhere so I'm not sure if I'm the only one who feels this way. But, I've been buying these since 2005 and they recently changed the tongue where the Speed-lace lock goes and made it ridiculously fat. I don't know about anyone else, but I find this wicked annoying. Any chance you're going back to the thin and tight neoprene tongue pouch? (Pictured below)

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Hmelo1960
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Nice for running in the trail

7 years ago

I got them as a present from my daughter, they fits me well, at the begining they were great because even when the grass was wet in the morning my feet were dry, till I star getting them wet, i look at the sole of the shoe at notes it star coming a part, I wish the company has some kind of guaranty and replace them.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on salomon.com
Response from salomon.com
Consumer Service
7 years ago

We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with your Salomon product and apologize for any inconvenience caused. All Salomon footwear is guaranteed against any manufacturing or material defects for a period of two years. In the event that your footwear is defective you will qualify for a Salomon.com credit of the original purchase price of the model. To file a warranty claim please go to the link below. https://www.salomon.com/us/contactus.html

mtclimber1976
Missoula, MT
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

I really wanted to love these shoes, but...

11 years ago

I'd been wanting a pair of Salomons for a long time, but always went with cheaper brands. Until this past March when I finally bought my first pair...the XA Pro 3D. The lacing system took some getting used to, but eventually I loved it. Comfortable fit, breathable, good traction and stability on the varied terrain I run. I was more than happy with them...until they fell apart, and quickly. I put in a lot of miles with quite a bit of elevation gain and steep terrain, but I'd say at least 90% of that is on maintained trails where nothing touches my shoe but the ground beneath my feet, yet the mesh uppers started to fray on each side within a few months, and now, four months after purchase, those small tears have become one massive hole across the top of the foot from one side to the other. Purchased: March 17, 2014. Time of Death: July 12, 2014. Less than four months. There is a lot to like about these shoes. Unfortunately, even just some reasonable durability isn't one of them so I cannot recommend them.

No, I do not recommend this product
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Twebster
South Carolina, United States
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Good...while it lasts

8 years ago

Once broken in, these shoes are comfortable, but they have torn and worn out inside. I've put far less expensive shoes through far more and gotten longer lasting results.

No, I do not recommend this product

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Abq Brian
Albuquerque, NM
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Was hoping for an improvement

10 years ago

This is my 4th or 5th pair of these shoes and they have gradually gotten worse. My last pair wouldn't stay tight which led to the heel cup getting worn out. This pair has the same problem. I called Salomon and they offered to sell me a new set of laces to attempt to fix the problem. The rep said that it would somewhat improve the security of the laces. I really wanted to love these as I loved my old ones but it seems that isn't going to happen. For what its worth, the new soles seem to grip better and the lace pocket is a lower profile.

No, I do not recommend this product
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Trail Pounder
Newport Beach, Ca
Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

Fell apart within 200 miles

11 years ago

I have been hiking in Salomon trail runners for a few years now and they have been great, until now. A couple of month ago I bought the XA Pros and within 200 miles the soles were literally falling off the shoes, the heel cup had split and the mesh was tearing at the flex points. These are not the quality shoes that I am used to and I am disappointed with their short life span. From the reviews contained here I can see that I am not the only one and I can only hope that Salomon gets back to making quality, lasting products.

No, I do not recommend this product
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Mr Jim
Chicago, IL
Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

Harder than expected to put on

9 years ago

I looked forward to having these shoes because they tighten without shoelaces. However, their process for doing so is NOT convenient compared to replacing regular shoelaces with elastic shoelaces, as I've done with other shoes. In addition, I was surprised to find my feet hurting on my first 4.4 mile hike in these. No blisters or lasting damage, but enough discomfort in enough toes that I'll avoid them for longer hikes, at least until they are fully broken in. On the bright side, I needed a pair of black shoes for our local emergency preparedness group uniform, and these were the best choice for that I found at REI.

No, I do not recommend this product
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