Review on Salomon Athletic Water Shoes Hiking Grape Shadow Men's Shoes by Sean Baller

I have been wearing Salomon XA Pro 3D for many years. They climbed many mountains, gave me PR and helped me climb 14s. This v8 is not the shoe we believe in. I don't know why shoe manufacturers seem determined to change their favorite shoes, but they do. This v8 is slightly lighter as described. This weight loss is small and unnecessary. But it's not the same. It felt and looked different, so I measured the shoes with calipers. It's narrower and a little longer. It seems a bit less stable (but that's only because the latest version was great. Such a tough comparison). The size is weird. I indicated that it fits better. It's longer but slightly narrower. Your toe will have more room but it won't get wider so you can't go 1/2 down unless you have a narrow foot. The short length at the front creates a feeling of awkwardness. It also makes lacing a little less convenient. I liked the glove similar in fit to the old version. The old boots were perfect for the mountains. Excellent grip, fit, support and climbing resistance. V8 is not the same. They don't feel as stable and ready for fast climbs and descents as the previous version. This is my estimate based on what I need and what I do. Yours can be very different. I just want companies to stop changing their favorite shoes. I would like to find an old version of this XA pro 3D.