Salomon XE Pro 3D Shoe (2014 Model). $128.49 Save 31% ($58) + Free Shipping. ChainReactionCycles

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I was looking to buy some good trail running/hiking shoes for a trip overseas soon… These fitted the best & were the comfiest in store.

This was the cheapest price i could find on the net.

Pretty good deal since they are the 2014 model and most australian stores only discounting to around $170-150 ATM.

Also noticed these are a very popular shoe overall with some great reviews. The only gripe being the shoelace which uses a unique system meaning you cant just buy any old laces to replace them once they break. The shoelaces are made out of Kevlar though, so should last a fair while.
It is possible to buy replacements online etc.

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  Sidor on 26/06/2014 - 17:02

  Do you happen to know which store in Australia stock these particular shoes to try them on to check the size ?

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  zsuetam on 26/06/2014 - 17:03

  I went into mountain designs and tried them on :)

  Paddy Pallin also stock them

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  leonheart1 on 26/06/2014 - 17:13

  Oh god, the memories are flushing back.

  I ordered a pair of these for $50 thinking I got the deal of the century from this bargain: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/113216

  But they mixed up the order and sent me salmon sandals instead, giving these shoes to some lucky guy. At least they gave me a refund.

  I also read about how stiff these were and hence weren't suitable for jogging from amazon reviews.

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  JonnoWA on 26/06/2014 - 17:15

  +3

  Slightly cheaper here..
  http://www.wiggle.co.uk/salomon-xa-pro-3d-shoes-ss14/

  Sign up for the wiggle newsletter with a new random email address, get another 5 quid off with an emailed code.

  IMO the GTX version is a better buy. I've used several pairs for hiking.

  Also, cheaper to pay with 28 degrees card in GBP with both CRC and Wiggle.

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    zsuetam on 26/06/2014 - 17:24

    +1

    Depends on what you want them for i guess…

    I will be going to SE Asia in January and did not want a GTX shoe as they can get very hot. Also, once water gets inside a GTX shoe it can be very hard to get out again. Plus they do not dry as quickly.

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      PVA on 26/06/2014 - 20:32

      +1

      My son has the gtx for hiking in qld. Not hot at all and water is fine, they dry quick but are waterproof/ gortex. He's never had a problem and lace system is still excellent.
      So much so the other team members have bought pairs this year.

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  PVA on 26/06/2014 - 19:11

  My son has the top model of these from start of 2013. Great shoe and has done a heap of hiking.
  Watch sizes though, different to other brand hiking shoes he has had.