tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post2413564383203685885..comments2024-03-28T12:59:38.363-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Salomon X Alpine Pro Review Sam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-13098439761296465402020-01-27T02:05:50.871-07:002020-01-27T02:05:50.871-07:00thanks Jeff - looks like Xodus 10 is the shoe to t...thanks Jeff - looks like Xodus 10 is the shoe to try!Tobithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630974938064754522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-27601133288766793922020-01-26T20:41:39.003-07:002020-01-26T20:41:39.003-07:00Xodus 10 would be my first choice because of combi...Xodus 10 would be my first choice because of combination of cushion, traction, foothold, comfort. EVO Speedgoat a great choice perhaps, but depends on how much technical and how fast you will be moving through it. If 100 miles, perhaps not at daily training speed, so likely OK. Speedgoat 4 more secure and my preference over EVO mostly for better foothold, but perhaps not as forgiving in the forefoot as the EVO. Good luck!Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-78625499919976808142020-01-26T03:05:49.713-07:002020-01-26T03:05:49.713-07:00Haha. Cheers Andy. Look forward to meeting you lat...Haha. Cheers Andy. Look forward to meeting you later this year. Not sure the torrent is for me. Speedgoat to err, not quite right, so Exodus 10 is on the list for sure!Tobithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630974938064754522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-85164745747286041012020-01-26T02:41:26.565-07:002020-01-26T02:41:26.565-07:00Cheers for the heads up on the roclite. (Name upda...Cheers for the heads up on the roclite. (Name updated no longer unknown haha). I might have to have a go. I suppose another one to throw in the mix is the torrent if you can tolerate the slightly sloppy fitAndyHydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215643862485947819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-74825750617558325952020-01-26T02:09:48.953-07:002020-01-26T02:09:48.953-07:00cheers "Unknown" I'm looking at the ...cheers "Unknown" I'm looking at the Exodus 10 - sounds great. I'm also experimenting with the Inov8 Roclite g370 as well - its pretty comfy, good grip, has an amazing tow bumper, and the extra ankle support is reassuringTobithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630974938064754522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-36802490271306113022020-01-26T02:02:42.769-07:002020-01-26T02:02:42.769-07:00Same race same issue tobit. Jeff v suggest the sau...Same race same issue tobit. Jeff v suggest the saucony xodus 10..... I'm currently stuck between the Evo speedgoat/supertrac RC/bushido2/VJ maxx/VJ xtrm/peregrine 10 and this one.... let me know if you get any further insights.... Hopefully see you in June AndyHydehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215643862485947819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-25604212293706886092019-09-13T03:49:00.557-06:002019-09-13T03:49:00.557-06:00hey Jeff & Sam.
I have a question around the m...hey Jeff & Sam.<br />I have a question around the maximum distance in this shoe - I have a 100 miler next June (I know, I'm planning ahead, its the UTS100 https://apexrunning.co/events/utsrace#description if you want to check it out), and its a combination of technical ridge running, grade 1 scrambling, and forest paths and trails. I'm already trying to figure out what shoes, with the Speedgoat Evo a front runner, but there is something about the X Alpine Pro that would serve parts of this course really well, so I'm curious on your views for it on longer distances. As an aside, Ive run 30 miles of in the the XA Elevate, and they were great on the technical stuff, but I did with for a bit more cushion on the easier paths and tracks. Also, any other shoe suggestions to be gratefully received!Tobithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630974938064754522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-13758379513724282962019-09-12T23:38:25.049-06:002019-09-12T23:38:25.049-06:00Hi
What are the black and red Salomon socks?
Thank...Hi<br />What are the black and red Salomon socks?<br />Thanks<br />AlexAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08359999925355356678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-55598482677823812962019-09-08T16:28:57.756-06:002019-09-08T16:28:57.756-06:00Jeff, no worries.
The shoe sizing/fit game seems ...Jeff, no worries.<br /><br />The shoe sizing/fit game seems to get more and more confusing daily. I measure 12.5 (AA) on Brannock and wear anywhere from an 11.5 in chuck taylors to 13 in Salomon and Hoka Speed Goats.<br /><br />If these are made in Vietnam I bet they run 1/2 size larger than the Chinese Salomons.Emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-17646642842552618022019-09-07T20:13:09.857-06:002019-09-07T20:13:09.857-06:00Sorry for the confusion Em. Personally speaking, ...Sorry for the confusion Em. Personally speaking, when I say "true to size", I guess I am using that loosely to mean that if I wear size 10 in 95% of all shoes, the fit of x shoe being reviewed is consistent with all of those other shoes, no matter the brand. If there are variances within a brand, then I try to address that as well (and also factor in sock thickness when necessary or variances for Winter shoes and waterproof uppers). To confuse things even further, I have had different pairs of shoes from the same brand, same model, but different manufacturing run fit different and have also had different measurements on different measuring devices, anywhere from 9 3/4 to 10.5! Figure that one out.... :)<br /><br />Thanks again for reading and the constructive feedback.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-3784686157495980582019-09-07T17:11:53.770-06:002019-09-07T17:11:53.770-06:00The whole "true to size" thing is starti...The whole "true to size" thing is starting to become a misnomer. I would rather you guys compare the sizing to other shoes from the same brand. <br /><br />Since Salomon switched from China to Vietnam their sizing has been "off", all of their shoes seem to be a half size larger. Do these fit like the Predict RA (half size down from usual Salomon Chinese last sizing) or more like the old S-Lab Ultras made in China? Are these X Alps made in Vietnam? If so, I'm betting they run large for Salomon.<br /><br />Or, a better way of talking about sizes could be to have the actual foot length or Brannock device size of the reviewers. Some of us can't try on these shoes at a local store because they don't carry them and we'd like to not have to order 2-3 pairs to nail sizing. Just a thought...Emnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34210128946875667362019-09-05T13:57:56.193-06:002019-09-05T13:57:56.193-06:00Jeff J, both have excellent traction on most usual...Jeff J, both have excellent traction on most usual terrain, but X Alpine Pro is superior the more extreme and rocky the terrain becomes. X Alpine Pro has less cushion and is also more firm. The X Alpine Pro has a wider fit than many Salomons and is perhaps similar to Ultra Pro (more accommodating also), but the upper materials of the Ultra Pro are more pliable and forgiving, where the X Alpine Pro is more durable and secure.<br /><br />Basically, for general trail cruising and longer distances, then Ultra Pro. For shorter distances, rough, rocky, rooty trails, wet surfaces, off trail, scrambling and high alpine environments, then X Alpine Pro.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-73048761881237253402019-09-05T13:31:21.796-06:002019-09-05T13:31:21.796-06:00Hey guys want to give a shot comparing this shoe t...Hey guys want to give a shot comparing this shoe to the Ultra Pro? XA Elevate is to narrow and both the Ultra Pro and X Alpine seem more accommodating in the toe box. TA Contrgrip on the X Alpine and MA on the Ultra Pro. Salomon is so confusing. I believe the Ultra Pro has higher stack/more cushion but actually could have less protection??<br />Please just spell it out since you all have tested the Ultra Pro also.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jeff in MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-7717146171646392112019-08-31T12:42:16.601-06:002019-08-31T12:42:16.601-06:00I was really hoping for a cheaper gaiter-less XA a...I was really hoping for a cheaper gaiter-less XA alpine but without the carbon chassis it doesn't look so good anymore. In my opinion Salomon messed up the development, the marketing or both. Even the name XA or just X, the carbon chassis would have given superior rock protection and maybe afforded a more forgiving midsole. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-70975387778345974372019-08-30T16:45:42.239-06:002019-08-30T16:45:42.239-06:00Following.Following.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.com