Outdoor Retailer/SLC Salomon performance footwear gets a lot of reader interest---AND as for very decent in-line prices-there's a whole lot of proprietary know-how that goes into each style of this French brand's offerings. I.E.- in different models-some of what's on board---including Endofit™-Salomon's exclusive tech-assures a glove like, internal fit sleeve, designed to hug forefoot and improve ground feedback, lower heel drops for midfoot strikers, outsoles with Contragrip®--LT (lightweight) and HA high abrasion-for lightweight, durable traction, patented traction system via alternating lugs for different grips- on mud via alternating lugs larger lugs---and dry surfaces with smaller ones-and not weigh a ton and not freeze up in icy cold-and not frazzle-out in heat either , strategically placed Profeel Film in forefoot part for flex/efficiency, Climashield™-waterproof without the clammy feel, 2 layer midsoles for balance between cushioning and stability---combi...