Review on 👟 Discover the Uncharted Paths with Salomon Women's XA Wild W Hiking Shoes by Denise Rivera

I have (and LOVE) a pair of Salomon hiking boots so when it came time to buy a new pair of hiking boots I was hoping they would be a better choice would be the last pair I bought from Hoka One. Your trail running shoe has a thick, responsive EVA foam midsole and is very lightweight. That being said, I was warned about their durability (or lack thereof) by an REI staff member, and I'm sorry I didn't listen. Less than 6 months later they almost completely fell apart. I chose them this time because they have a more durable sole and overall feel heavier than the Hoka. They don't have that spring in the footrest and are a little heavier than my old Hoki, but not by much. I wasn't sure if I would like this lacing system as I've never used this style before, but so far I LOVE it! I make a living from dog tourism and take packs of off-leash dogs on mountain trails around Salt Lake City every day. It's summer and very hot, so I like minimalist, lightweight shoes that grip well and don't slip. They're not waterproof, but I don't need that in running shoes. If I need waterproofing, I wear boots. I've been wearing them for 3 weeks now and I'm very happy with these shoes! They didn't have to be broken into! They were comfortable and didn't leave any hot spots or blisters for the first day (4 miles). I like the pepper color and I like the roomy sock. I wear an 8.5 in my regular shoes and they fit me perfectly. The only thing that's a little weird so far is that after I step on the ball of my foot and the shoe flexes, the fabric makes a little clicking noise when it snaps back into place. I'll make sure the shoes don't go bad on this site, but for now they seem really well made and durable, as do my full size boots (which I hiked in all season and still do). look/feel). New). If these shoes wear out sooner than expected I will definitely update this review as for the price these shoes should last better than my Hoka Speed Goat Mids. So far this is the clear winner! Oh, and when paired with the Salomon Trail Gaiters, they match perfectly. There is no more dirt, pebbles or debris in my boots! I can absolutely recommend. And yes, I paid full price for it! I hope this review was helpful! Feel free to ask any questions.