On a list of shoes that are considered to be among the best made in the world, for some of the toughest runners in the world, the XA Pro 3D comes in at number one because it has a little bit of all the things that make Salomon running shoes so great. This is a trail running shoe for everyone from enthusiasts to athletes and, for that reason, it’s one of the most popular trail running shoes worldwide. The Contagrip outsole is here, with lugs large enough to withstand any type of terrain or weather from dry desert sand to wet rainy mountainsides. The EnergyCell+ cushioning is also here with the brand’s Advanced Chassis between the mid and outsoles, like the XA Elevate GTX, to provide stability and maintain forward motion even on the longest uphill battles. The upper has a good amount of Salomon’s Sensifit molding around it for maximum support, while the rest of the upper’s synthetic mesh keeps debris out while allowing air to flow in, keeping your feet dry and protected. For additional protection, the toecap has extra reinforcement and the Quicklace system makes tripping on dirty laces a consideration of the past. When you put these on, you can “play in the outdoors” in the true Salomon way: in shoes that were created with the best in technology and materials to make you the best runner you can be.