*Update 2/24/2016 Seems my pair just needed a period of breaking in, both shoes fit great now, with regular socks or hiking socks. The quick laces still work fine and show no signs of deterioration. I've been wearing these more often than my regular street shoes as I'm seriously impressed with the durability, comfort, and quality. Despite the heavy use (walking on pavement, walking through fields, muddy/wet back country, and dry/rocky desert they are still in great condition. I'm pretty confident that when these need replacing I will buy another pair of Salomon shoes.
Original review: These are my first pair of Salomon hiking shoes. I ordered my normal shoe size, an 8.5, and when I first tried the shoes on I had mixed feelings ~the right shoe felt super comfy but the left shoe made my arch a little sore after taking just a few steps around the room. I tried adjusting the tightness of the laces but to no avail. It then occurred to me that it would probably be ideal to use hiking socks then crossed my fingers that would alleviate my discomfort because I really needed these shoes to work out for a fast approaching backpacking trip. I do not own hiking socks but figured they couldn't be much different from my boot socks which just seem like really thick socks. So for a quick fix I doubled up on my no show No Nonsense socks for a little extra padding...low and behold it fixed my sore left arch problem. *I did not wear my wool boot socks because it's summer time. My 2 mile hike the next day was super comfortable, I had no soreness in either foot. at all. The tread on these are awesome they bite into the ground giving good traction when crossing dusty gravel, moss covered forest floor, boulders, sandy river banks, semi dry mud, and even wet river rocks. Didn't even bother changing my shoes when we set up base camp because they were just that comfortable.
When I ordered these, the descriptions for some specified "quick laces" while others did not. I thought mine would come with regular laces because it did not specify otherwise. However, upon arrival I was surprised to find quick laces on the shoes and no regular laces in sight. I had never used quick laces before but found I liked them for the most part because it makes it super easy to put on/take off the shoes, quickly/easily adjustable, and I didn't have any issues with them budging/sliding during the time that I wore them. However, I did encounter a minor issue...tho it may have simply been users error....when I was scrambling up a steep riverbank, the top loop of the quick lace (the part with the toggle that aids in adjustments) got caught on a root that was sticking out. Very inconvenent to say the least when you're precariously perched on unstable ground and the only hand hold is just out of your reach. This may have been avoided had I simply tucked the excess into the side...though I'm not sure they would stay that way over the course of the day. The quick laces also seem very thin which makes me question their durability. For the price you'd think it would come with a set of regular laces in case the wearer wanted to swap them out hence the 4 star. I'd rate them more like a 4.5 star if I could.
Overall I'm very happy with this purchase as these seem well made but will have to follow up down the road after they've seen some more action in the PNW.
Happy trails
UPDATE May 9, 2019. These were a great pair of shoes, that had a long well worn life. They were recycled about a year ago. While this brand is a little more expensive than what I am used to, they were totally worth it. These survived longer than any of my other outdoor athletic shoes. Will definitely buy again in the near future
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X Ultra 2 GTX
Play fast and sleek
The sleek look of the X Ultra 2 GTX indicates the speed with which you'll conquer every trail. With running shoe technology mated to a lightweight, protective upper and a GORE-TEX waterproof membrane this lightweight hiker likes to move fast all year long.
Benefits
Stability - Lightweight - Weather protection.
Weight
13.1 oz (Size US 7W).
Features
- High Traction Contagrip
- Advanced Chassis
- Injected EVA / molded shank midsole
- EVA shaped footbed / OrthoLite
- GORE-TEX Performance Comfort Footwear
- Waterproof bootie construction
- PU coated leather / Water Resistant textile
- Protective heel cap / Mud guard / Protective rubber toe cap
- Quicklace / Heel Strap / Sensifit
- Gusseted tongue / Lace pocket
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GORE-TEX Weather ProtectionEngineered with durably waterproof GORE-TEX providing greater flex, better cushion and less weight. |
SensifitSensifit cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug and virtually customized fit all around the foot. |
Advanced ChassisThe Advanced Chassis provides stability, foot control and protection. It combines an EVA midsole for comfort and less fatigue, a TPU Chassis for stability and a Contagrip outsole for protection and grip. |
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Great shoes, run big!
I neede a pair of hiking shoes for a weekend trip but don’t feel like packing my heavy hiking boots. So Amazon to the rescue. I couldn’t decide on this Salomon and Merrell siren edge, so I got both to try on. To my surprise, both size 8 look about a full size different! In fact, the UK equivalent size was 5.5 for Merrell and 6.5 for Salomon. I tried Salomon on. It’s heavenly. So cushy and comfy with great arch support. Unfortunately, it’s too big and seems more bulky and manly than the Merrell. So I think I’m going to keep the more feminine Merrell with real shoe lace (and fits me well) and send back the heavenly cushy Salomon. If I had more time, I probably would have exchanged for a smaller size of Salomon. Maybe some day...
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Update: The size 8.5 seemed right for me, but after wearing the shoes for a day, I discovered that the ankle collar on one shoe was too small, and the inner part was angled inward too much, causing irritation and soreness. Am returning this pair, and hoping the next pair of size 8.5 will work for me.
Beware of generous sizing and large heel cup
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015
Shoes seem promising so far, but I have to return size 9 to get a smaller size. I have the XA Comp 5 in size 9 from a few years ago, which fit just right with thin socks. These shoes, however, are too large with thinnish socks (closer to standard thickness than to thin). The heel cup especially is too large. I do have somewhat wide feet and sometimes do better in a wide-width shoe, so I'm surprised at how large these run. Not sure yet if I will need an 8.5 or an 8.Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015
Update: The size 8.5 seemed right for me, but after wearing the shoes for a day, I discovered that the ankle collar on one shoe was too small, and the inner part was angled inward too much, causing irritation and soreness. Am returning this pair, and hoping the next pair of size 8.5 will work for me.
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Toñeras
Perfectas tanto para uso normal como para hacer rutas.
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Truly comfortable out of the box
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Once they have been broken in I will wear them every day - Salomon are the best shoes ive ever owned
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