Salomon

XA Pro 3D Series

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Sentiment score72% positive
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Last updated: Aug 25, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon4vrf
8 months ago

Salomon 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 

Reddit Iconabuch47
12 months ago

what's your pick at the moment? I had v9 gtx Salomon's and will change to Norma 001 (gtx again probably)

Reddit Iconadamantiumrose
5 months ago

Not notably so? As models have come and gone, I’ve noticed some variation in which fits my foot best - for example, I went looking for a new pair in the last month and tried a bunch on. I love love love the XA Pros, which remain consistently good for me at probably 3+ pairs now, and the X Ultras are pretty good as well (though I hate the current look and style tbh). I tried the X Ultra 360 Edge, which is supposedly the same as the X Ultras just updated style, but the arch hit different and I returned them. So, mostly good for me over time!

5 months ago

I’ve been wearing Salomons for 20ish years at this point so I’m rather bemused to see they’re suddenly trendy - makes life easier for me! I absolutely love how they fit my foot, and I’ve had both breathable and Gore Tex versions for various needs and trips and enjoyed both. These days, for additional cushion due to knee problems I’ve also added a pair of Hoka Bondi’s into my shoe options. But Salomon XA Pros have been my go to travel shoes for decades now!

5 months ago

Not notably so? As models have come and gone, I’ve noticed some variation in which fits my foot best - for example, I went looking for a new pair in the last month and tried a bunch on. I love love love the XA Pros, which remain consistently good for me at probably 3+ pairs now, and the X Ultras are pretty good as well (though I hate the current look and style tbh). I tried the X Ultra 360 Edge, which is supposedly the same as the X Ultras just updated style, but the arch hit different and I returned them. So, mostly good for me over time!

Reddit IconBigDawg264
5 months ago

I love the Salomon XA Pro 3D. The Adidas Terrex Aggravic Trail are my favorites, though. Damn they’re comfortable.

Reddit Iconbillcyprus
10 months ago

The Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GTX are my personal favourites

Reddit Iconblahblahblahresearch
4 months ago

Have a pair of 2017 Salomon XA pro 3d something something and they’ve held up incredibly well. I’m somewhere around 800-900 miles or more (I travel in them a lot and don’t track that). I don’t put as much strain on shoe soles compared to my wife/friends (not sure why). Lugs are getting smoother but they’re not terribleThey’re ugly imo - wish they had a more minimalist style

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