Salomon XA Raid 3D Shoe - Men's |
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| The Salomon XA Raid 3D running shoe takes a step forward in adventure racing footwear. Designed by the forerunners of adventure racing gear, the Salomon XA Raid 3D combines the Advanced Chassis system with close-to-the-ground construction for stability. This system stabilizes your feet over uneven terrain, without losing energy from your stride. You get a better feel for the trail without wasting energy on extra stabilizing movements. The asymmetrical ankle collar protects you from chafing with the opposite heel and rocks. Built on the Adidas Trail Response last, the 3D has a low-bulk fit that's complemented by asymmetrical Quickfit lacing. Protective heel and toecaps provide security. |
Salomon XA Raid 3D Shoe - Men's |
Bottom Line: The XA Raid 3D is the adventure racing shoe that's thought of everything. |
Reviews:
xa raid 3d shoe
The original raid race was better. These are too ventilated allowing lots of dust to enter the shoe. The lacing system allows your feet to travel too far forward when going down hill resulting in my toes hitting the toe box. This has resulted in toenail loss.
Solomon XA Raid 3D Shoe, Mens
I received my Solomons about a month ago; they arrived in the correct size, were a matched pair, and they were shipped to me in a very timely manner. (If you are picking up on a pattern here, it is because these things have not always been the case with internet-orders I have placed with other companies).Anyhow, the shoes fit great, despite the fact that they seem to run about 1/2 size larger than I am used to. I am using some ankle-socks that are well padded, which further increases the comfort level, and there have been no issues with hot spots or blisters. I have been meaning to get bigger running shoes for some time, and by coincidence the slight size differential worked out perfectly as the lacing system allows for a wide variance of width adjustment. The shoes have an inner ankle pad to protect the medial malleoli of the ankle (the protrusion on the inner side of the ankle, also called the "ankle bone") and to prevent injury from accidental foot strikes, however the outer portion is cut like a traditional running shoe. The shoe is VERY comfortable, and the soles are well-cushioned. I have put about 20 miles on them, and they are about molded to my feet at this time. I would love to see them in a more subdued color, but otherwise I would gladly purchase another pair in the future.
Good shoes
I am a service member deployed in support of OEF and was in need of an off-trail shoe. Most of the running over here is off trail and in the rocks and dirt. The Raid has held up awesome so far and I look forward to many miles down the road. I additionally wear the shoes on short 'raid' style missions where solid footing and traction are a must. I am usually carrying about 45lb and thus far they have performed great. If the shoe was stiffer, I would have given it a 5.
Up and Coming - With minor design issues to be worked out
The XA Raid 3D's are marvelously engineered shoes. They are lightweight with a firm but supportive foot bed. However I struggled to find the right fit, my heel just never fully locked into the shoe. The lacing system is a step forward for trail runners but is not quite refined enough in these shoes. The material along the sides of the shoe is not stiff enough to fully unlock the potential of this unique lacing system. With further design, these shoes have the potential of being favorites for hardcore trail runners and fast-packers alike.
Fast, light, stable -
I’ve destroyed multiple Raid Race and XA Series Shoes over the years of training and racing (6'-4" and 210). The new XAR3D seem to be a middle-of-the-road between the fast-and-light XA Series and the durable, stable Raid Race. Aside from the bright color, I am a huge fan. These have held up well and have good traction on slick rocks and roots. The lacing system allows my narrow feet to be snug in the shoe without pressure points. Also, no blisters in the first 50 miles and they have enough ventilation to be comfortable during august in the mid-Atlantic.
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