Salomon Mens XA Pro 3D V9 Gore-TEX Black/Phantom/Pewter.Size:12.5,Color:Black/Phantom/Pewter

I have had 7 pairs of Salomons over the last 10 plus years. We live in West Vancouver walking distance the trails of Cypress Falls Park, and Cypress mountain. And Lighthouse Park. I run, jog, hike, and bike, everyday in the trails. My preference for Salomon now reflects the terrain and the excellent grip these shoes provide. They are indestructible and clean up easily with some Dawn detergent and a gentle scrub. They are comfortable when wet. The quick lace is ideal as it allows instant adjustment as needed and means I don't have to remove my gloves on cold mountain trail days. Also, frankly they look super cool, so I also wear them to the gym, and grocery shopping. I don'd clip in when riding my Trek e-bike, so these become my go to cycling shoe. I was a rock solid Nike fan, since I was 23 before I converted to Salomon. The Salomons are more durable, look better, and suit my life style now. I put as much as 40 kilometers of week on them. I also hike the Lions, and Grouse Grind or BCMC trails weekly. That's where light weight and comfort are really appreciated.i'm retired, 69 years old. VO2 max is 45. Resting heart 50 +/-. I live for this.

I'm a big guy and I'm glad I found this pair. They're comfortable and at the same time firm support. I need to try it with hiking socks.