The unisex Salmon S-Lab XT is among the most technical shoes on the list. Made by the French company with origins in skiing, the S-Lab XT has a cushioned and supportive midsole, paired with a relatively breathable (if sometimes overly snug) upper. Because of the extra support on the heel and pronation control on the midsole, you can tell this shoe was designed with heel strikers in mind. For the serious pronator and the serious heel striker, the S-Lab XT is an excellent choice, even if it’s the heaviest shoe on the list at 11.6 oz.