I love wearing Salomons and have for many years. I recently purchased an updated version of XA PRO 3D. There were some mixed reviews and I can understand their point of view. Compared to previous versions, this one appears "simpler" and therefore may not be as "robust" as previous models. Nevertheless, the shoe feels comfortable, the sole is solid and the grip is excellent. Durability is hard to judge as this is a new thing. In the past (and this has been confirmed by other reviews as well) it was usually the outsole profile of the shoe that wore out first. Together, the XA PRO 3D is a great choice for both running and hiking shoes.