Salomon Questions & Answers

The XA Pro 3D is the best Salomon for hiking. It is rugged, stable and grippy, with the Contagrip outsole and supportive chassis that made it a long-standing trail and hiking favourite.

The Genesis is Salomon's versatile trail-running pick. It balances grip, cushioning and agility for everyday trail miles, with the Ultra Glide a more cushioned option for longer days.

The Aero Glide is Salomon's road max-cushion daily trainer. It brings Salomon's engineering to the road with a soft, cushioned ride for everyday pavement miles.

The Ultra Glide is built for long trail days. Its soft, high cushioning and grippy outsole suit ultra-distance and long off-road runs where comfort matters most.

The Genesis or XA Pro 3D are the best Salomon shoes for trail beginners. Both are stable, grippy and forgiving — easy to trust on uneven ground while you build confidence off-road.

The XA Pro 3D is the best Salomon for walking and everyday wear. It is durable, grippy and comfortable, which makes it a dependable choice for dog walks, travel and time on your feet.

Yes — for grip and durability off-road. Salomon's Contagrip outsoles and rugged build make them hard to beat on trail and rough ground. The value is highest if you actually run or walk off the pavement.

Yes — it is an iconic rugged all-rounder. The XA Pro 3D has earned its reputation for stability, grip and durability across hiking and trail use, and remains a dependable long-term buy.

Yes — for a cushioned road daily. The Aero Glide brings Salomon's build quality to the road with a soft, comfortable ride that suits everyday training miles.

Yes — for cushioned trail and ultra. The Ultra Glide's soft, protective ride is built for long days on the trail, making it worth it if you cover serious off-road distance.

Salomon owns trail and off-road; On owns road and urban. If you run or walk on rough ground, Salomon's grip and durability win; if you are mostly on pavement or want a lifestyle look, On is the better fit. We stock both.

Salomon for trail and grip; Saucony for road running value. Salomon is built for off-road performance, while Saucony offers strong, well-priced road running shoes. Choose based on where you run.

Road if you run on pavement, trail if you run off-road. The Aero Glide covers road and daily miles; the Genesis, Ultra Glide and XA Pro 3D handle trail, hill and rough ground. Match the shoe to your surface.

Aero Glide for road; Ultra Glide for trail. Both are cushioned, but the Aero Glide is built for pavement and the Ultra Glide for soft, grippy comfort on long off-road runs.

They tend to run small and short. Most runners size up a half from their usual UK size, particularly for trail models where you want room at the toe on descents.

Yes — Salomon fits snug and narrow for a secure, performance hold on technical ground. If you have wide feet, ask us about sizing before you buy.

Size up a half from your usual UK size for most models, especially trail shoes, to allow for foot movement and toe room on descents.

Contagrip is Salomon's outsole grip system. It combines rubber compounds and lug patterns tuned for traction across wet, dry, hard and soft ground — the core of Salomon's off-road reputation.

SensiFit is Salomon's foot-wrapping cradle. It runs from the midsole to the lacing to hold the foot securely, reducing movement on uneven terrain.

Quicklace is Salomon's one-pull lacing system. A single cord and lock let you tighten the shoe in one motion, with the lace tucking away into the tongue pocket.

Brush off mud, rinse, then hand-wash. Knock off dried dirt, rinse with cool water, clean with a soft brush and mild soap, remove the insole and air-dry away from direct heat. Never machine-wash or use a radiator.

Yes — Salomon is a leading trail and outdoor brand. Founded in the French Alps, it has a strong reputation for grip, durability and performance across trail running, hiking and mountain sports.

Salomon is a French brand, based in Annecy. Like most performance footwear brands, manufacturing is in Asia.