I’ve been racing with Salomon XA Pro’s for the last 2 race seasons but I’m a sucker for new gear so when the new XT Wings arrived at Running Free I made my way to Main Street Newmarket to get a pair. As with every pair of Salomon shoes I’ve ever worn, the first thing you notice about the XT Wings is how comfortable they feel on your feet right out of the box. 
It’s like putting on your favourite pair of slippers…..except these slippers allow you to tear up and down rooty, muddy or sandy terrain with confidence. The tread pattern is not as aggressive as other shoes that I’ve worn but that does not take away from the shoes ability to keep you in attack mode on the trail. The shoes are light enough to race a 5km trail run in and comfortable enough to wear over a 3-day adventure race.
It keeps your foot stable over unstable terrain and it’s molded toe cap provides additional protection from the elements. But my favourite feature by far is the Salomon Quicklace system that provides you with a one-pull lace up that is quick, comfortable and easy. This is a great shoe and I’m already looking forward to getting myself a new pair for the 2010 race season. Nice work Salomon!
