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XA Comp 3 GTX
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XA Comp 3 GTX 

Page Type: Gear Review

Manufacturer: Salomon

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Page By: Dow Williams

Created/Edited: Mar 8, 2008 / Mar 8, 2008

Object ID: 5049

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Product Description

The Salomon Men's XA Comp 3 GTX is the weatherproof version of Salomon's classic trail running shoe. Whether you're a competitive adventure runner or just out for a jog, the Comp 3 GTX's Gore-Tex XCR will keep your feet dry and comfortable. Salomon's patented 2-D chassis places a shaped plastic shank under the Comp 3's insole that controls twisting on variable surfaces. The XA Comp 3's toothy, Running Contragrip outsole blends several different hardness combinations with a toothy tread to give outstanding traction over a wide range of conditions. You'll appreciate the open-cell structure of the Ortholite insole on long, strenuous runs, since it allows your feet to breathe better than traditional insoles.

Features

Material: [Upper] synthetic leather; [Insert] Gore-Tex XCR
Lining: Textile
Sole: Running Contragrip
Lacing: Sensifit Quick lace
Shank: 2-D Chassis
Weight: [Pair, size 9] 1lb 12oz (793g)
Recommended Use: Trail running, light hiking
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

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Dow WilliamsUnbelievable...

Voted 5/5

how long a pair of these have lasted for me. I use to be a competitive trail runner and these shoes are too heavy for that. But I won a pair and used them for short summer approaches in the Canadian Rockies. But since I have been spending more time in Southern Utah, I find they are my primary approach shoes for Red Rocks and Zion. On long rock climbs, many times your descent will not be conducive to coming back to the base of the route, thus you have to biner your shoes to your harness. These are light enough to make that work, yet, incredibly durable....I am already a huge fan of Salomon's lace technology and do trail run in a lighter version of this shoe, but appreciate the Gortex, toe cap and just plain ruggedness of this heavier shoe that serves as my primary approach shoe and lasts forever in the desert.
Posted Mar 8, 2008 4:50 pm

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