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Salomon Expert Low GTX - Men's
The Salmon Expert Low GTX is a low-cut light hiker that provides protection and support to tackle terrain from the street to the trail. The Gore-Tex lining is breathable and waterproof—enough to keep your feet dry in puddles, but the low cut means you'll need to steer clear of anything more than ankle-deep. The stiff chassis is designed to offer excellent push through protection, torsional rigidity, and forefoot flex while reducing the overall weight of the shoe. What that all amounts to is more energy, more control, and more comfort for your feet, whether you're slogging around town in the rainy Northwest or tackling a quick day hike. Clothed in a combination of full grain nubuck, split suede leather, and breathable air mesh, the Expert Low GTX is both supple and supportive. A protective rubber toe and heel wrap helps keep painful toe-stubs to a minimum. Salomon's one pull lacing system makes taking these shoes off and on as easy as an oversized, unlaced skateboard shoe.
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comfort right out of the box
I ordered this shoe a month before leaving for my trip, expecting to take a while to break it in. This shoe was the most comfortable thing right out of the box! In one day the soles were flexible enough for me to play some pickup sports in. The low cuts make them easy to slip on and off for everyday wear if you're lazy. My feet are a bit wider than most, and I was afraid of not going with a wider make, but the regular Salomon mold fit me perfectly. I have Salomon sneakers and clogs, and this purchase solidifies them as my favorite brand for any footwear.
Great shoes
It became rapidly apparent that these shoes were made with wide feet in mind. This meant that they took 3rd party inserts beautifully. Field Tests in Escalante indicate that they feel nice on your feet, breathe well, and won't protect your feet from knee-deep pools of reddish muck. The stiffness of them took a little adjustment, but once they were broken in and I got used to them, I found them super nice. Traction on the slickrock and sandstone was also top notch. This is a really great pair of hiking shoes for those of us who don't like the wieght and movement restriction of high tops.
bring back vintage, yo.
San Clemente Island, CA was the proving ground for these kicks. These shoes were reliable for six months (20 days per month), hiking volcanic canyons and steep terraces. Cons: jagged rocks and cactus penetrate mesh, causing damage. Happy Stumbling, folks.
Great All-arounder!
Comfort, grip & style. These shoes have all of these and more. I wore them for the first time in the Australian Alpine region and was impressed particularly with their grip in the snow. They also make a comfortable, great looking casual shoe when around town. I highly recommend these shoes to absolutely everyone.
nice...but
These are very nicely designed shoes, they have a comfortable feel to them and have worked well for me in extremely cold and wet conditions...but...having worn them for less then a year, at the pivot point on each shoe, a tear has developed in the mesh upper; they don't seem to be able to handle regular soaking and drying. I expect 100+ dollar shoes to last longer this. I won't buy another pair.
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Training Tips
As your fitness improves over time by following a carefully planned fitness program, your ability to exercise closer to your maximum heart rate will improve.
Did you know that to lose approximately one pound of fat, an average adult would have to walk 30 miles? You don't have to walk those 30 miles all at once.
If you consume 100 calories a day more than you need, you will gain about 10 pounds in a year. A reasonable combination of diet and exercise can help control your weight. The key is to balance your caloric intake with the amount of exercise.
You can increase your maximum oxygen consumption by approximately 15% when you work out three times a week for at least 30 minutes at 70% of your maximum heart rate.
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