How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

With their cushioned feel, stable support and rugged grip for tough terrain, the women's Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 trail shoes are ready to take on your most arduous trail adventures.
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View the Salomon XA Pro Product LineView all Salomon Women's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Single-pull Lace |
| Upper | Synthetic/textile |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | EnergyCell+ |
| Support | TPU 3D Advanced Chassis |
| Outsole | All Terrain Contagrip rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.2 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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I bought a pair of the Solomon hiking shoes at the gift store in Hilo Hawaii. I needed a pair of shoes for a hike I was going on and I fell in love with these. I wore them completely out and I had to buy a new pair I love the quick lace and the waterproof. They’re great for your adventures in Hawaii, especially on the big island. It rains a lot there and the super grip bottom helps tremendously . Especially when you’re hiking volcanoes national park . You can see my old pair and my new pair. I love these shoes.
I bought a pair of the Solomon hiking shoes at the gift store in Hilo Hawaii. I needed a pair of shoes for a hike I was going on and I fell in love with these. I wore them completely out and I had to buy a new pair I love the quick lace and the waterproof. They’re great for your adventures in Hawaii, especially on the big island. It rains a lot there and the super grip bottom helps tremendously . Especially when you’re hiking volcanoes national park . You can see my old pair and my new pair. I love these shoes.
I've been wearing Salomons for over a decade and have been disappointed these last couple of years. They weren't fitting right for a while, the quality had gone downhill, and the colors have been hideous. I was about to switch brands and thought I'd give them one more try, and I'm happy to say these did not disappoint! They look and feel like the older ones I've loved, and they're super comfortable and look great! I haven't had them long, so I'm not sure how they'll hold up, but hopefully they've made improvements there too. Highly recommend.
I love these shoes, they are my first pair of Salomon outdoor sneakers. These shoes are very light and feel very comfortable on my feet. Being a new pair of shoes, there was little difficulty getting used to them, I put them on very easily and they felt very comfortable. I had some confusion in choosing the shoe size, my foot length is 23cm at first I didn't know whether to choose 6 or 6.5, but according to the instruction I chose 6.5. I felt half a size bigger in wearing them, but considering that I will be wearing thick socks for hiking and that my toes will be on top of the front part of the shoes when I am going down the slope, I feel that choosing half a size bigger is still very right. Not bad for a professional outdoor brand. Anyway, really like this pair of classics and the color is especially nice!
There are really cute style and they are comfortable to run in, but they’re a little bulky for trails if you are trying to be nimble. These will definitely have a place in my hiking shoe rotation, but I’m going to keep looking for something to replace my current trail running shoes. I bought these a half a size larger than my normal street shoe size, but I should have stuck to my normal size because they run big! For reference, I normally size half a size up for running shoes.
These are my 4th pair of Salomons, 3rd XA Pro 3 ... I love um ..I love um.. I love um... Super comfortable, easy to get on and off, fits like a glove as the saying goes and they are sure do... I really like the new colour combinations... Il be back for a new pair in a few years... Last pair I brought 6 years ago and are still going, I use them for gardening and painting etc... mucky jobs...
These are the only workout shoes I can wear and this is the only model that supports my flat feet and offer enough stability. I wear orthotics because I have very flat feet. I wear these for everyday for walking, elliptical, hiking, boxing, working out etc. I just wish this model had more color selections and pattern. Whenever I see a color I like, I buy them and save until current one needs replacing. I must have 12 pair and currently wear 4 depending on my outfit. I can not wear the unisex style because they are too wide and floppy. Hopefully, Solomon will keep making women’s sizes. Sizing down in unisex or men’s is not the answer.
My recent experience with the Salomon Women's XA Pro 3D V9 Trail Shoes, Turbulence/Aqua/Patina Green colorway (Women's size 8.5) has not been positive. I have purchased this exact model twice over several years to use for gardening. I initially loved them for their comfort and excellent traction. My first pair lasted for years before the soles finally wore smooth, leading me to purchase a replacement pair in April 2025. However, in August 2026, the sole of my second pair began separating. Specifically, the black V-shaped portion of the sole on the right shoe began to shear off. Because I rely on these shoes for my scheduled Master Gardener commitments, I temporarily superglued the sole back together. This is not a viable long-term fix, and I will need to replace them to avoid a tripping hazard. While I appreciate the design and comfort of this shoe, I am hesitant to purchase a third pair due to this quality issue. I wanted to bring this defect to your attention so you aware of the durability issue with the sole. For information I am a female and I wear a 8.5. in these shoes and a size 8 in street shoes.
As I wear these shoes every day for every purpose, I think I have had 10 pairs over the course of the last 18 years. They are marvelous, but - depending on the color palette each year - often not great to look at. The ASHLEY BLUE was marvelous, and even prompted complements on their looks, as they go so well with jeans. Please bring back that color!
I've been a long time lover of Salomon shoes but this time I have to rate them 4 stars. These shoes are super comfortable right from the start: roomy toe box, fit well in all the right places. The reason for 4 stars, is the first time wearing my new shoes one of the lace tabs came out and no way to fix it. Very disappointing!!!


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