Salomon - XA Pro 3D Series
Models:
XA Pro 3D Ultra 2
XA PRO 3D V9 GORE-TEX
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Based on 1 year's data from Feb 24, 2026 How it works
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"I ran down a very hard and steep terrain of dirt, wet leaves and rocks just a couple weeks ago and I felt super safe with the XA Pro."
"excellent stability"
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"Both Asics gortex and Salomon gortex Ive found to be the best I've used. ... I get probably 2-3000km out of them? ... Say 8km a day of sandstone gravel fire trails and rocky escarpments for a year. I would get 12-18 months out of them. ... Sometimes I just wear out heel rubber and foam is still good so I build it back up using Sikaflex or something to go another 6 month lol"
"The terrain in Arizona tears up shoes and I can get about 4-500 miles a pair."
"I've never had an issue with durability over the last 10+ years or so or wearing them, mostly the XA's"
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"I ran down a very hard and steep terrain of dirt, wet leaves and rocks just a couple weeks ago and I felt super safe with the XA Pro."
"the only thing they don’t get a grip on is wet wood."
"If super rugged terrain Salomon XA Pro 3D"
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"I also suffer from plantar fascitis and had to return a pair of Garmont Pulse shoes recently because my feet were crying after a 2 hours test walk. I am totally ok with full day hikes and runs with the Xa Pro and Lycan."
"A comfortable fit was the main criteria."
"I typically really like my Salomon hiking boots or Salomon trail runners for the long hikes (usually around 8-15 miles round trip)"
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"I ran down a very hard and steep terrain of dirt, wet leaves and rocks just a couple weeks ago and I felt super safe with the XA Pro."
"The only time I have ever switched out of my Salmon XA Pro 3d trail runners was the last day to summit Kilimanjaro. ... If I had to do it again, I would keep the trail runners on."
"wear them on the more technical trails in the Rocky Mountains Wasatch Mountain Range"
Disliked most:
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"I didn’t think they were great to run in - seemed more like hikers."
"I didn’t think they were great to run in ... seemed more like hikers"
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"They all fit differently. ... It was infuriating. ... So, a warning to all: Try all models of a given brand, because you can't rely on equivalent fit."
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"Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them ... maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case."
"I have noticed they fall short when it comes to any mid or slightly more than mid class scrambling. ... Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them"
"I didn’t think they were great to run in - seemed more like hikers."
4vrf 1.0Salomon XA Pro WIDE. The best ever. love them 7 pair later. Shoes are totally subjective but I’m a big guy with big wide feet and I love them
Affectionate_Love229 0.0The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. I switched to hiking shoes (Merrell's) and I feel it's a better compromise between trail runners and boots. Pretty light and more comfortable.
My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's. To each there own, I know trail runners are the favorite, the Moab works better for me (I have dainty feet, I guess).
_Aj_ 0.1Both Asics gortex and Salomon gortex Ive found to be the best I've used. I get probably 2-3000km out of them? Say 8km a day of sandstone gravel fire trails and rocky escarpments for a year. I would get 12-18 months out of them. Sometimes I just wear out heel rubber and foam is still good so I build it back up using Sikaflex or something to go another 6 month lol
austintreeamigos 1.0The only time I have ever switched out of my Salmon XA Pro 3d trail runners was the last day to summit Kilimanjaro. I switched to some mid ankle hiking boots. If I had to do it again, I would keep the trail runners on.
AZPeakBagger 1.0I'm a trail runner turned full time hiker. The past 10+ years I've been partial to Solomon Speedcrosses, XA Pros and La Sportiva Bushidos. The terrain in Arizona tears up shoes and I can get about 4-500 miles a pair. Once I've found a pair that I like, I pay attention to close out deals and can often find $140 shoes for $80-$90. Especially if they are an ugly color. Then I'll stock up and buy 2-3 pair to last me the next year.
billcyprus 1.0The Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GTX are my personal favourites
bythorsthunder 0.0What do you want to do? I love my Solomon trail runners but if I'm sliding down shale I'll take the Keens all day long. Both are good brands in my experience.
Calipinha 0.1The Salomon has the Contagrip All Terrain. This Contagrip seems that is really really bad. I have the Salomon Quest Elements with Contagrip Mud and is amazing how good the grip is on wet rocks of the rivers. The problem with Salomon is that they only say "Contagrip" and not the kind of Contagrip... And reviewers only say Contagrip. To check the model of Contagrip you have to go to their website and search the shoe and see the details of it.
ckmotorka 0.2I have the Catamount 2 and I really like it (ran in them today), but actually prefer the Cascadia. Also, another vote for skipping GTX. You probably don't need it (or want it) for most runs.
Cold_Art5051 0.0Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.
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