Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoe - Men's

August 8, 2011

See my comments above - I don't think they offer enough support in the sole for backpacking. I was only carrying 20 pounds but felt like the sole was much too bendy. Even on dayhikes, when you go up something steep and rocky, the sole is not stiff enough.

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Comfy but lacks stiffness in the sole

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 Trail Running Shoe - Men's

Rating for this product: 2 August 8, 2011

I've been hiking and backpacking in these and the predecessor version for years. This model seems to lack the requisite stiffness in the sole for hiking and especially backpacking in rocky terrain. Just back from a week in the Sierras and I will be looking for another type of shoes. In addition I had a pair crap out on me (the sole was coming off) after only 3 months of use, and had to return them. Is it me or did they change something when they came out with this model? they still fit me well but they are way too elastic when climbing or hiking up steep, rocky terrain.

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