A Salomon XA Pro 3D reviews list
January 15, 2008 ·
Written by trailrunningSoul.com ·
Filed Under Shoes & Gear
The Salomon XA Pro 3D is one of the most googled running shoes and one that has more reviews out there, as many runners choose this French brand for their runs. There are currently two different models: the Salomon XA Pro 3D and the Salomon XA Pro 3D XCR US, which the only difference between both shoes is the latter having Goretex as the base fabric, thus giving them its waterproof quality. Below, some reviews and ratings I’ve put together that confirms my own opinion about these shoes.
First, some reviews by runners posting their own experiences:
- Salomon XA PRO 3D running shoes Review: a 2006 review from pocket-lint.co.uk with a final rating of 9/10
- Excellent review from J.R. Atwood after using them for 600+ miles
- Short post on some issues with Salomon’s lacing system
- A runner coming back to the XA Pro 3D after trying other shoes
- A complete review with pictures and performance notes
- Some initial impressions on the women’s XCR model
- Reviewing the XCR shoes after the first 24 miles
- A guy switching from the XA pro 3D to the XCR model for his trail run in Nepal
- The XCR tested from a hiking standpoint
And second, a table with a list of reviews and ratings (mostly from on-line stores):
| Salomon | Men | Women | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XA Pro 3D | 3D XCR US | XA Pro 3D | 3D XCR US | ||
| backcountry.com | reviews | reviews | reviews | reviews | |
| #reviews | 62 | 43 | 23 | 13 | |
| Rating | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | |
| altrec.com | - | reviews (Video) | reviews | reviews | |
| #Reviews | - | 39 | 20 | 13 | |
| Rating | - | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | |
| moosejaw.com | reviews | reviews | reviews | reviews | |
| #Reviews | ? | ? | ? | ? | |
| Rating | 5/5 W’s | 5/5 W’s | 5/5 W’s | 5/5 W’s | |
| zappos.com | reviews | reviews | reviews | reviews | |
| #Reviews | 74 | 45 | 59 | 70 | |
| Rating | 5/5 W’s | 5/5 W’s | 5/5 W’s | 5/5 W’s | |
| rei.com | - | reviews | reviews | - | |
| #reviews | - | 24 | - | 8 | |
| Rating | - | 4.5/5 stars | - | 4/5 stars | |
| runnersworld.co.uk | reviews | reviews | - | - | |
| #Reviews | 13 | 8 | - | - | |
| Rating | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | - | - | |
| explore64.com | reviews | reviews | reviews | reviews | |
| #Reviews | 62 | 23 | 43 | 112 | |
| Rating | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | |
| buachaille.com | - | reviews | - | - | |
| #Reviews | - | 6 | - | - | |
| Rating | - | - | - | - | |
Hi all
Can you please tell me what the diffrence is between the Salomon XA Pro 3D and the Salomon XA 3D Ultra?
Kind regards
Cilliers
The new XA Pro 3D Ultra (available since spring 2008) has now more cushioning in the forefoot and so more shock absorption and is also less stiff. I’ve been using these shoes for quite some time and I think Salomon has addressed the only two complains that I had with them
Ed
I’m in the XA Pro 3D XCR (last year’s model). This is the Gore-tex version, which has done wonders for my trail running up here in the NorthWest where the trails are wet & sloppy 9 months out of the year. The shoe also has great stability as I have ankle issues. I’ve also used the shoe quite a bit as a hiking shoe and it works well.
The two complaints I have are 1) They get hot when I run in 75+ degree heat (which isn’t often) because of the Gore-Tek. I did do a 50 miler in them in 90+ degree and the feet held up good besides being hot. 2) The plastic lacing lugs will hurt and bruise the top of your foot on 1000+ foot descents. They have corrected this and the new version doesn’t use plastic, but a nylon mesh instead.
Just wanted to shout out how good the XA Pro 3D Ultra still is. I own a pair an they feel so reassuring but so light.
We also sell them in the UK:
http://www.bootmooch.co.uk/gear/salomon/xa-pro-3d-ultra/ and they’re our best selling trail shoe.
Love em!!