Review on 🥾 Salomon Outbound Prism: High-Performance Black Men's Hiking Shoes for the Athletic Adventurer by Jason Lockwood

Leg pain, falls or accidents reduce the quality of life considerably. Since athletic shoes are expensive, it pays to research your purchase ahead of time at this point. WHY DID YOU BUY SALOMON OUTBOUND PRISMS? and slippery cobblestones. As I expect to be out in the rain most of the time I wanted "waterproof" shoes. I won't be running or carrying heavy weights so the shoe needs to be light, but I still wanted the structure and support to protect my feet and joints. WHAT IS THE STORY OF SALOMON OUTBOUND PRISMS?: Salomon Outbound Prism GTX shoes are designed for everyday use and light use, therefore they are lightweight, attractive and functional. Also, they are quite cheap compared to high-performance shoes. GTX style shoes are waterproof - Salomon Outbound Prisms also come in a non-waterproof version. Mine were made in Cambodia. PLEASE DISASSEMBLE THE SALOMON OUTBOUND PRISMS COMPONENTS: SUITABILITY: Salomon's have worked well for me in the past and I have turned to them again for a lightweight, waterproof hiking shoe. Salomon was known for their very narrow soles, but these Salomon Outbound Prisms were actually slightly wider in the toe area. Otherwise I ignored the size charts and ordered my normal size and they fit perfectly. I usually wear a size 12 and have a normal or wide foot. WEIGHT: Size 10 Salomon Outbound Prisms weigh approximately 9.5 ounces. It's terribly light for an athletic shoe and they feel light on my feet. Light shoes reduce the stress on your knees and hips with every step. This lightness gives me joy when I'm on the go all day. UPPER: Salomon Outbound Prisms are made of fabric and synthetic rubber. They have a small rubber toe cap to protect you if you trip or pinch your toe. The toe is made from a wide-open mesh, while the sides are made from a thicker fabric reinforced with rows of stitches. The collar is lightly padded to deter stones and prevent the shoe from chafing the ankle. There's stiff heel support, thinner support around the toe, and rubber strips at key points. The ankles are low-cut and a tongue sticks out at the back to secure your heel and help you slip your shoes on. WATERPROOF: These are "waterproof" shoes, although no one knows exactly what that means. I put the shoes under the tap - the inside stayed dry, the water went, so good. However, try not to rub the surface when it gets wet, otherwise some of the moisture will be absorbed from the outside of the fabric. The GTX in the name stands for "Gortex", one of several fancy waterproof membranes. Mention of branded waterproofing is usually followed by a lecture on how shoes "breathe" (joke?). Despite the hype, most waterproof boots are as hot as an oven when you wear them. But right now I'm wearing my Salomon Outbound Prisms on my feet and they are as cool as any other shoe. Even when I work out these shoes stay as cool as expected. So this is the first time I've seen a successful cool proofing on a shoe. LACES: The Salomon Outbound Prisms laces are rectangular in cross-section so they fit into the rectangular slots on the hard part of the upper. That means they won't slip through holes and you can tone your toes, instep and ankles in a variety of ways. Be careful though, those slippery laces tend to be untied until they break. TONGUE: Attaches to the sides of the shoe, wraps around the foot and prevents the tongue from slipping inside the shoe. There is a little padding at the end of the tongue as well as a tongue that straightens the tongue. SOLES: Salomon Outbound Prisms have a layer of softer foam rubber over a thick, durable outsole with 44 short, all-terrain lugs. It's grippy but allows your feet to spin on the pavement. Insoles: The thin Ortholite insoles that came with the shoes didn't provide enough support for me. I'm currently wearing green Superfeet insoles, the best I've found for this shoe. APPEARANCE: Salomon Outbound Prisms look a bit too stylish for me, but I prefer form and function to cosmetics. I have a green mesh and they look cool and summery. If you're worried about whether they'll look presentable on you, they will. and stability to keep my ankles and knees from rotating in the wrong direction. They hold my foot well enough without even tightening the laces and my heels stay in place. At the moment they are waterproof and do not overheat even when worn for a long time. TIPS FOR DURABILITY AND BETTER PREPARATION First, use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes and inserting your orthotics. Heel wear is a known problem at Salomon and you can avoid it with a shoehorn. Second, before lacing your boot, slip your thumb under your tongue and smooth out any wrinkles - then make sure the wings of the tongue are stretched around the foot and not wrinkled. When the fabric creases and creases, it wears out and causes problems. RECOMMENDATIONS: Right now I recommend the Salomon Outbound Prism GTX as a lightweight, waterproof shoe for hiking and walking in a variety of conditions. If my mind changes, I'll give you an UPDATE. To read more reviews look for UPDATES and follow my Revain profile click on my name. I hope this review was really helpful to you. Happy running!