Comments on: Salomon XT Wings Trail Running Shoes Review

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:31:53 +0000

Thanks Jason. I wish I had been as curious about where to put the excess laces. I certainly felt like there was a lot of extra lace, but it didn’t occur to me to look for a pocket! This is a very popular shoe where I live, and I have never seen anybody with the laces tucked in. I can assure you, I’m spreading the word.

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:49:32 +0000

Jennifer… so sorry to hear about your experience. WOW… very sorry. I’m surprised that the instructions don’t mention the lace garage at all. I found it naturally as I was wondering “now what do I do with the floppy laces?” Here’s to a speedy recovery and proper lace garage use everyone! Thanks for the warning.

By: Jennifer Hewitt

Jennifer Hewitt — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:50:52 +0000

LACE WARNING: These are great shoes, but please remember to use the lace pocket in the tongue to tuck in excess lace (pics above do not reflect this!). I learned the hard way–the sole of my right foot caught the lace of my left foot. I fell knee first and dislocated and broke my hip (July 2009). I had major emergency surgery to repair the hip. One year later, I developed Avascular Necrosis as a result of the trauma injury, and was forced to have a total hip replacement four weeks ago. I can’t run anymore. All of this because I was not aware of the lace pocket until after I broke my hip. My shoes arrived with no instructions or indication of a lace pocket; it’s something that one has to figure out on their own.

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By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:01:15 +0000

Lem

I’m now testing the XT Wings 2 trail runners and I like them much the same as the originals. However, in the time since I tested these, many great trail shoes have come online that I like a lot. I’ve had great luck with my Somnio Pacemaker road shoes, but their trail program needs a little work before I can recommend them.

The XA Pro is much more efficient than the XT2′s, but may not provide quite as much cushioning. Some alternatives include: The North Face Single Track and La Sportiva Crosslite.

I run with Sole footbeds and rely on them for my foot support instead of getting a motion control-type shoe. Good luck in your search!!!

By: Lem

Lem — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:35:59 +0000

I’m flat footer as well (my road shoes are the Asics Evolution motion control). I can’t decide between the XT wings and the XA Pro Ultra. I stay on trail, only. My longest distances are 13+ miles. I’m curious which one you would recommend. I was previously running on Salomon’s Speedcross 2 which had great traction and some pronation control, but I wanted to try a more stable shoe to see if it would help with longer distances.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:46:26 +0000

Grabbed a pair on sale at DSW for ~$77.00. Can’t wait to hit the trails.

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Sun, 09 May 2010 01:43:10 +0000

Muratbek

You can definitely use these for around-town duty if you want. The low-profile treads won’t feel clunky in any way and the all-day comfort will be just fine. Go ahead!

By: Muratbek

Muratbek — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:30:19 +0000

Hi!
Can i also use these shoes for my work and just everyday walking in the city? Or should they(and any trail running shoes) be used for trail running only? thanks

By: arman

arman — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:26:40 +0000

thank you Jason!