Salomon

XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 GTX Shoe - Men's

The Salomon Men's XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 GTX Shoe eschews garish neons and gaudy splashes of color in favor of a blend-in camo approach that says, "I'm here to suckle the very last ounce of life out of this 3,000-foot ascent in record time." This unrepentant trail shoe demolishes boggy trails, protects your foot from abusive rocks and sticks that litter your path, and all without being obnoxiously overweight or unwieldy.
Trails aren't tidy, and the Gore-Tex Extended Life Comfort membrane guarantees muddy waters don't turn your ten little piggies into ten little fun-guys. The 10mm of cushioning slurps up shock from a firm footstrike, and a mix of mesh and man-made materials protects your foot from incoming debris while still facilitating the exchange of fetid foot air for the fresh stuff. Asymmetrical lacing distributes the tension while letting you tweak the tightness for a perfect fit, every time. The OrthoLite insole knows two is better than one, so it blends foam and EVA for a lightweight yet protective piece of sole shielding.
The 3D chassis construction builds upon what the insole starts, using a dual-density EVA midsole in conjunction with specific stability control. The midsole materials offer trail-trouncing cushioning without cutting off all communication between the ground and your foot. Energy Cell 2 within the midsole means you'll give the mountain goats a run for the money as you nimbly traverse a skinny trail across a ridgeline. Stability isn't an issue since the XA Pro 3D has a chassis that makes your SUV suspension seem weak. Between sure-footed support and the All-Mountain lugging that lies beneath your sole, the XA Pro 3D Ultra 2 shoe helps you devour technical trails.