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Salomon XA Pro 3D Shoe - Men's
The Salomon XA Pro 3D trail running shoe is Salomon's lightest Advanced Chassis shock absorbing shoe. The 3D Advanced Chassis system is paired with close-to-the-ground construction for stability. This system stabilizes your feet over uneven terrain, without losing energy from your stride. The Pro 3D is not as stiff as other XA models thanks to less TPU in the sole. Built for moving quickly, the 3D is constructed with lightweight, breathable sandwich mesh, so you can run the best times of your season. Quickfit asymmetrical lacing with a lace pocket keeps your fit perfect through your entire race.
$99.95 
salomon xa pro 3d
Sweet shoe!!!!! Ran 30k off-road fresh out of the box and didn't get a single blister.
Salomon XA Pro
Very lightweight shoe. VERY Breathable. Getting great use out of them. The Kevlar pulls are a little restricting if too tight, but are good for adjusting for tightness on different parts of the foot. Not quite as much arch support as other Salomon shoes I have bought, but still a very good shoe.
Excellent Shoes...
These are some great looking, and even greater fitting shoes. Very comfortable, and go with lots of attire if you are concerned about matching them with outfits. They are extremely comfortable, yet breathable and wick away rain well. I would not recommend them for sports activities other than running, as the design does not give good support through the front of the foot (almost twisted my ankle playing racquetball in them). This is due to the draw string laces they have. I like the design of the drawstring, however, you don't get that secure feeling when moving side to side that you do from full laced shoes. Also, I'm concerned how long the cinching mechanism will stay working, as the shoes would be useless if this thing breaks (not as simple as replacing laces).
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Training Tips
As a long distance runner, a gradual increase in distance each week will allow you to build a solid areobic base. Distance increase should be no more than 10% of the previous week's distance.
When buying a new pair of running shoes, bring your old ones with you. You will get a better fit if you know if you supinate or pronate.
Heart monitors are useful for knowing when you are in the right zone for your training efforts. If you understand what your maximum heart rate is, you can set up your monitor to beep at you when you exceed the high or low range of your heart rate for the type of workout you are doing.
Cross training gives your body a chance to recover while still exercising. If yesterday has a hard run day up and down hills, then today's bicycle ride gives your aching knees a well deserved break.
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