Salomon XA Forces MID GTX EN, Black

Here are the latest tactical offroad sneakers with a subdued color scheme from Salomon. These have a superb fit & comfort and provide protection, while the black color means these are suitable for military/LE use, or anyone who doesn’t like to wear a bright logo. Lined with waterproof Gore-Tex.

Size info

Sizes listed in UK size, then the comparable EU size. Foot length in millimeters is also found in the chart below. The last width on these is regular which fits most people and conforms to the foot shape a bit. If you own Salomon footwear already, pick the same size.

Conversion table

Official measuring guide for Salomon footwear

Tools:

• Use a shoe box or a wall with a 90° angle.
• Find a sheet of paper or a sheet of cardboard, a ruler and a pen.

What should you do next?

• Make sure that you are wearing the same socks that you would normally wear with this type of boot.
• Wearing these socks, stand on the sheet of paper and place the outside of your foot against the wall or place your foot in the shoe box with your heel wedged firmly against the back.
• Then use your pen and ruler to draw a line just in front of your big toe.
• Measure the distance between the wall or the side of the shoe box and the line that you have just drawn.
• Find this measurement in millimetres in the chart. If you fall between sizes, pick the larger one. A couple of mm extra length of a shoe doesn't hurt, but even a slightly too short shoe is bad.

Features

The Salomon XA Forces are made to endure hard use where regular sneakers quickly fall apart. Materials and details have been iterated from one version to another to achieve a very high-grade shoe.

• Double or triple stitching on the top of the shoe
• Tough textile (as found on the 4D models)
• Puncture-protective soles (EN ISO 20344:2011)
• Reinforcement pad next to the toes
• Instep reinforcement for rope descents
• Rope fins
• Aggressive tread
• Non-marking sole with a very intricate cushion midsole
• Inner lined with breathable fabric
• Gore-Tex membrane
• Cushioned, porous insole
• Salomon QuickLace for easy and even tightening
• Weight for one shoe slightly below 500 grams (Size UK 8 / 42)

Made in Cambodia with tough specs and QC.

Care of Gore-Tex Boots

We recommend that you read our shoe and bootcare article. You should not use the regular shoe polish for gore-tex boots and shoes, instead use the stuff specifically designed for them. Regular grease/polish can block the holes in the membrane after which they won't breathe anymore.