Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
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Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
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Take on tough trails with gusto in the Salomon XA Pro 3D trail-running shoes. For this edition, Salomon doled out even more comfort, stability and traction.
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Trail-Running Shoe Type
Off-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
12
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
- Breathable synthetic mesh uppers
- SensiFit wraps over your insteps and locks heels down, providing a snug, comfortable, precise fit for agility in varying terrain
- 3D Advanced Chassis delivers stability on the trail
- Kevlar® Quicklace ensures a secure and customized fit—just pull, lock the toggle and go; pockets on the tongues store laces out of the way
- Contagrip® outsoles are made of a unique combination of rubber types for ideal grip on both wet and dry surfaces; aggressive lug pattern offers excellent traction
- Removable OrthoLite® footbeds add shock absorption; antimicrobial treatment deters odors
- EVA molded footbeds and dual-density midsoles offer cushioning and support
- Protective toe caps guard against bumps and abrasion
Imported.
View the Salomon XA Pro Product LineView all Salomon Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Off-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 12 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Single-pull Lace |
| Upper | Synthetic mesh/overlays |
| Lining | Polyester |
| Midsole | Injected/compressed EVA |
| Support | Compressed EVA |
| Outsole | Contagrip Rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb 10.5 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
Salomon Footwear - Men's
| 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 24.5 Mondo | 25.5 Mondo | 26.5 Mondo | 27.5 Mondo | 28.5 Mondo | 29.5 Mondo | 30.5 Mondo | 31.5 Mondo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 14 | 15.5 |
| U.S. Women's | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 14 |
| EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 39 | 40.3 | 42 | 43.3 | 45 | 46.3 | 48 | 49 |
| Mondo | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.4 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 11 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 12.6 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
5 star for hiking; 2 star for trail running
dv_socal8 years ago
I have these for almost a year now. Good fit and they may last well (time will tell). Nice big toe box. Love the lacing system. I tend to adjust my laces when heading downhill and these are super easy to do. I do see a few minor wear signs around the top where lace ends. They have become my favorite shoes for hiking as they are considerably lighter than all other shoes/boots I own. I like the agility and the grip. I am mostly hiking in Socal mountains. They breath well on hot days. I think they would do good on granite, but haven't had an opportunity to try any long hikes in Sierras. With heavy rains this year, lot of loose rocks are on the trail. No slipping or feeling of pointy rocks come through. As far as running, I am still looking for a better alternative and in the meantime I have return to using defyance 8 (these are light but on trails I feel like I am running barefoot). Pro 3D are heavier than regular runners, which is expected in a shoe that is going to have a base plate for trails. What I find annoying is that hard "thunk" I feel when going downhill. I think the rubber may be too hard to absorb any shocks, which may be why there is almost no wear so far. It may have a give for heavier runners (I'am 180+). I think the top will go out before the soles wear out.
dv_socal
Socal
69 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Lining on the heel tab wore through after a month
Tyler5 years ago
I've liked Salomon shoes in the past an bought a new pair this at the end of September. I took a week long hiking trip and noticed, by the time I was done, that my socks were wearing out on the back of my ankle right around the top of the shoe. I went on a short hike today and noticed irritation. When I checked the shoe I noticed that the liner was worn through where my socks were wearing through. I've never experienced an issue like this on new shoes. Attached photos of both shoes.
Tyler
New England
25 people found this review helpful
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airstripes
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
Chadwick126
Seattle,WA/ Dallas,TX
Great hiking shoe
6 years ago
This shoe is great, but the places it allowed me to get to was even more amazing. Conquering steep inclines, sheer cliffs, wet and uneven surfaces, and snow. The Solomon Men’s XA’s Pro Trail-Running shoes out performed my expectation of a trail running shoe based on its price. This shoe is mostly waterproof and offered good ventilation on a long hike. When it did get wet it dried out in 15-20mins. The shoes are pretty comfortable, and I only experienced discomfort and fatigue after 5hr of hiking straight. I wish the XA pros were a little wider for my foot, but I’m sure it’s more about the build of my foot than the shoes design. The XA pros were very durable and there utility are as advertised. Not once did feel that a rough surface would hurt the XAs. Also, its ability to give me stability and maintain grip on wet and uneven surfaces gave me lots of coincidence to tackle tougher trails. In conclusion the XA pros were awesome for me and for there price they are hard to pass up.
Yes , I recommend this product
teufel_resen
San Diego, CA
Excellent hiking and backpacking shoe!!!
6 years ago
I'm 5'10 165lbs and wear a wide size 10. Hard to find wide sizes. Put about 1200-1400 miles on a pair of now 5 year old TNF Hedgehogs and needed a new pair that would handle the varied terrain SoCal has to offer. Really wanted Altra 4.0's but the durability was the main issue. I've put about 40 miles with a 25lb pack this year in these Salomon's and LOVE them!!! I'm slowly getting into trail running too and hope Salomon will make more wide sizes besides these.
Yes , I recommend this product
dv_socal
Socal
5 star for hiking; 2 star for trail running
8 years ago
I have these for almost a year now. Good fit and they may last well (time will tell). Nice big toe box. Love the lacing system. I tend to adjust my laces when heading downhill and these are super easy to do. I do see a few minor wear signs around the top where lace ends. They have become my favorite shoes for hiking as they are considerably lighter than all other shoes/boots I own. I like the agility and the grip. I am mostly hiking in Socal mountains. They breath well on hot days. I think they would do good on granite, but haven't had an opportunity to try any long hikes in Sierras. With heavy rains this year, lot of loose rocks are on the trail. No slipping or feeling of pointy rocks come through. As far as running, I am still looking for a better alternative and in the meantime I have return to using defyance 8 (these are light but on trails I feel like I am running barefoot). Pro 3D are heavier than regular runners, which is expected in a shoe that is going to have a base plate for trails. What I find annoying is that hard "thunk" I feel when going downhill. I think the rubber may be too hard to absorb any shocks, which may be why there is almost no wear so far. It may have a give for heavier runners (I'am 180+). I think the top will go out before the soles wear out.
Yes , I recommend this product
Tyler
New England
Lining on the heel tab wore through after a month
5 years ago
I've liked Salomon shoes in the past an bought a new pair this at the end of September. I took a week long hiking trip and noticed, by the time I was done, that my socks were wearing out on the back of my ankle right around the top of the shoe. I went on a short hike today and noticed irritation. When I checked the shoe I noticed that the liner was worn through where my socks were wearing through. I've never experienced an issue like this on new shoes. Attached photos of both shoes.
No, I do not recommend this product
WCW
Excellent Multi-Use Shoe
8 years ago
Recently purchased. I own a pair of Salomon X-Ultra 2 GTX shoes, and Comet boots. The XA Pro 3D is quite possibly my favorite so far. It is a great multi-uselection shoe. Great build quality, the lack get system is a tad better even than the X-Ultra 2, being non-waterproof only enhances the breathability and makes for some very happy feet while hiking. These shoes are relatively light weight yet offer great stability and ample support for carrying a respectable package load. Traction is fantastic overall and thereally is a nice heel break for descents. These are a great choice for hiking, and backpacking which is my intended purpose.
Yes , I recommend this product
Charles
Oregon, United States
VERY pleased
8 years ago
I bought this shoe on account of hearing nothing but positive reviews regarding Salomons in general. Within days of my purchase, I did a 10-mile hike over several types of surfaces. I also ran a bit in them. When I returned to camp I changed socks and put the shoes back on and was completely comfortable. The shoes that I wore previously caused a LOT of discomfort. I would not have been able to complete the same hike without lots of discomfort (aches/pains). Again, VERY PLEASED!!
Yes , I recommend this product
Santa Cruz Mountains
Solid all-around comfort and performance
8 years ago
I am 6' 3" 210 lbs. I wear a size 12 and need a wide toe box. I returned to trail running about 3 months ago after an absence of several years, during which I only hiked. I run in a forest environment with numerous elevation gains and drops, rocks, roots, and leaf litter concealing unseen hazards. I had read reviews on web sites that praised the shoe for comfort and protection but criticized it for weight. I think that assessment is fair but don't think this is a "heavy" shoe. I do run without problem in this shoe and although my times might be faster in a lighter shoe the XA Pro 3D's comfort and protection are so confidence inspiring that a little slower time is more than acceptable.
Yes , I recommend this product
hellomike
Edmond, OK, United States
Very rugged shoes!
7 years ago
I just got back from a hiking/backpacking trip to Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon National Parks and these shoes worked great! The real test for them (and me) was the top-down overnight hike of the Narrows in Zion with a heavy pack on my back. We spent about 15 hours in cold water, deep mud, deep sand, and navigating slippery rocks. Out of countless river crossings, I think I felt the shoes slip on an underwater rock maybe twice? Afterwards, the shoes just needed a couple days to dry out and they were ready for more hiking with just some toothbrush cleaning of the mud and sand.
Yes , I recommend this product
josemiguel141
oxnard ca
Poor quality
6 years ago
Third pair that fails badly. sole-shoe connection comes off. I have other hiking shoes that are older and this is not the same. This salomon soles are not glued enough, water and wear seems to cause the sole to become loose unglued. for a plus $100 price tag, I expect a long lasting bonding quality to say the least.
No, I do not recommend this product
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