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Salomon Elios XCR

£85.00

LFTO rating rating is 3
Owners' rating rating is 3.5

This multi-activity shoe features a Gore-Tex XCR waterproof lining; lots of suede on the upper for durability; solid toe box provides good protection; very supportive heel; very aggressive sole lug pattern is ideal for mud. But you can feel stones through the sole, which lets this otherwise excellent shoe down.

Verdict: Buy it if you want a good shoe for travel, grass and mud rather than rocky paths.

Users' Overall Rating rating is 3.5(2 reviews)

  • Salomon Elios Mid XCR

    Coventry15

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    User's Overall Rating rating is 3

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    Performancerating is 3
    Build qualityrating is 3
    Value for moneyrating is 3

    I have had the Mid version of this shoe for nearly a year, it has seen daily use around East England’s lowland rivers, as well as the Peak District, Brecon Beacons and the length of the Pembrokeshire coastal path. The fit of the boot is on the narrow side, although for me that is a blessing rather than a curse and it’s been comfortable straight from the box. It is what you would expect from a lightweight boot, flexible sole unit and upper. The sole provides good traction on wet mud and grass, although it’s not so good on wet rock and you can sometimes feel rocks through the sole. The upper is not as waterproof as it could be; walking through wet grass your feet get wetter quicker than they should. The durability of the boot has in general been OK for the level of walking they have done. Some of the stitching around the toe box has started to go and they have suffered from scrapes and scuffs when used on rockier terrain. As a lightweight boot I can’t fault it too much it they are very comfortable as long as you steer clear of too much rocky terrain.

    (Written by: Coventry15)

    12 November 2008 16:07

  • Salomon Elios gtx Mid

    sburt

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    User's Overall Rating rating is 4

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    Performancerating is 4
    Build qualityrating is 5
    Value for moneyrating is 3

    I have owned a pair the gtx mid version for a year and have been very pleased with them. + points: comfy strait from box, light, good looking, reasonable grip, the sole flex, feel and support are just right for me. - points: not 100% waterproof, grip on smooth wet rock could be better. Would I buy another pair? yes but not for a while as these are lasting(sic) well. cheers sburt

    (Written by: sburt)

    02 March 2008 08:38

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