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Salomon Solaris Low

salomon-trail-shoe.jpgSalomon Solaris Low

Not just for trailing running, the Salomon Solaris Low is designed as in all activity shoe. With the traction of bigger backpacking boots, and the comfort of trail running shoes, the Salomon Solaris Low can handle any activity on moderate to difficult terrain. The Salomon Solaris Low trail shoes might be the last pair of hiking shoes you ever buy.

Mesh vents on the side of the Salomon Solaris Low provide you with excellent breathability. The outer mesh is surrounded by Nubrick leather to offer durability. The nubrick leather is a split suede leather that adds waterproofing to the shoe. Soles on the Salomon Solaris Low feature the Salomon Mountain Contagrip which gives you excellent traction on even the steepest of trails slick concrete jungles.

You’ll find just as many great features on the inside of the Salomon Solaris Low as you will the outside. The inside of the Salomon Solaris Low has a breathable lining with an OrthoLite insole. This insole helps to make every step as comfortable as possible. Inside the OrthLite insoles there are a number of elements that help to manage odors and moisture.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Amazon: $75

Why the rock:

  • Nubuck Leather
  • Split Suede Leather
  • Protective leather toe cap
  • Non-Marking Contragrip Sole

Why it bites:

  • Poor downhill traction

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 9 out of 10

Looking for a good all around outdoor shoe? The Salomon Solaris Low trail shoe can handle anything for aggressive day hikes to jaunts around town. The Salomon Solaris Low are comfortable right out of the box and have little to no break in period.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Amazon: $75