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Review on Salomon Evening Primrose Hiking Water Shoes for Athletic Activities by James Handy

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Very stiff ankle seam, otherwise great

There is a very stiff seam on the heel, right where the ankle sticks out. The problem isn't the seam placement (all my other Salomon Gore-Tex shoes have the same seam) but the stiffness or flatness of the seam. Pain and blistering appear immediately. I tried hacking them but that didn't make the problem any easier. Otherwise great quality and design like many other XA Salomon shoes I've had.

Pros
  • Trail Running Shoe: Designed for the wilderness, the Salomon XA Wild GTX offers the perfect balance of comfort and protection; Contagrip outsole provides durable traction Gore-Tex membrane keeps feet dry
Cons
  • Almost never