The i-Run team says
TheSalomon XA PRO 3D v8 Gore-Tex shoe for men is a truly versatile shoe. Suitable for a universal to pronator stride, it rapidly improves your trail running sessions.
Featuring a Gore-Tex membrane, this exceptional shoe protects you from the natural elements if the weather turns bad. It is waterproof, keeps you dry in all circumstances and its breathable properties help you prolong your exertion without fear of overheating.
Designed for utmost comfort, the upper in this new version is optimised for significant weight savings and increase the suppleness of the whole shoe. Made from 3D Mesh, the upper allows air to circulate continuously to give you a pleasant dose of coolness.
The robust stone guard protects you from the debris inherent in rough trails and the heel cup is designed to secure your footing. The Quicklace system is designed for fast, precision lacing, and there's a lace pocket to hold your laces.
Perform at your best, as the 3D Advanced Chassis process manages your movement control and the alignment of your body. This translates into pronation correction due to fatigue and a foot roll that combines stability and responsiveness.
You'll be able to tackle any terrain with the Contagrip MA outsole, as it gives you remarkable grip in addition to providing increased durability. Made from Premium Wet Traction Contagrip rubber, it keeps up with you on wet surfaces without ever failing to perform.
Key points of the Salomon XA PRO 3D v8 GTX shoe
- Gore-Tex membrane: waterproofing and breathability
- 3D Advanced Chassis: control of fatigue-based pronation, stable foot roll and smooth transition
- EnergyCell midsole: cushioning and energy return
- Contagrip MA outsole: grip and wear resistance.
- Premium Wet Traction Contagrip: ideal for wet surfaces
- 3D Mesh upper: breathability and freshness
- SensiFit: fit and support
- Quicklace: fast, precision lacing
- Lace pocket: practical
- Stone guard: protection
- Seamless upper: comfort
- Ortholite moulded insole: cushioning, breathability and durability
- Drop: 11 mm
- Weight recorded at i-Run: 362 g for size 42
- Colours: grey, light grey, black and white
All hiking shoes
Technologies
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Quicklace
Easy to put on and take off. For a secure and personalized fit.
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Gore-Tex
Keep your feet dry thanks to its long-lasting waterproofness and breathability, a system designed to provide optimal comfort. Ideal for all outdoor activities, in any weather.
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3D advanced châssis
Placed between the sole and the midsole, it enhances movement control and the foot's energy towards the ground. It offers both great stability, ideal responsiveness, and increased safety on rugged and mountainous terrains.
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Pochette pour lacets
Allows for safe storage of Quicklace laces.
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Pare-pierres
Positioned on the tip, it offers ideal protection for your toes in the mountains or on rough terrain.
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EnergyCell
Midsole providing better forefoot propulsion
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SensiFit
Material that envelops the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a fit that is at once secure, precise, and almost custom-made all around the foot.
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Contagrip MA
The Contagrip MA adapts to a multitude of surfaces. It offers an excellent balance between geometry and the rubber used to ensure high confidence on wet, dry, hard, or unstable terrain, while also providing prolonged durability.
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3D Mesh
The 3D Mesh offers optimal breathability.
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Ortholite moulée
Molded to embrace the contours of the foot, this OrthoLite® insole provides exceptional cushioning, breathability, and durability, for shoes that are even more comfortable and high-performing.
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Premium Wet Traction Contagrip
The Premium Wet Traction Contagrip rubber allows you to move on wet and damp surfaces with absolute serenity.
For who and for which use?
Discipline : Running
Gender: Man
Stability: Moderate support
Use:
Regular
(once or twice a week)
Surface: Trails
Weight of runner: All
Shoe weight: 362g