Was looking for a replacement for my Salomon Sense Ride boots (size 7.5). Decided to try these as they seem more durable for the trails. In terms of fit, they are a bit wider, mostly in the toe area, than Sense Rides of the same size. Sense Ride are good because they fit like a sock. These XA Pros don't fit like a sock. Although they still have a ContraGrip outsole, the firmness feels higher, i. H. Not as soft as other Salomons. Let's see how they hold up on some AZ routes in a week. Imagine the outsole holding up better than my Sense Rides.