Salomon SLab XA Amphib

The very surnames of the Salomon SLab XA Amphib give clues to the performance you can find in this trail running shoe, which has been designed to move with guarantees both in and out of the water. The SLab XA Amphib is designed as a competition shoe for the discipline known as SwimRun, a sporting activity that combines swimming and running, offering efficiency, speed, precision and fit.

The hallmarks of the Salomon SLab XA Amphib are focused on providing an optimal model for long distance running, with an excellent drainage system, as well as a formidable grip. That is why this trail shoe is also a valid option to face rather technical terrain, and even on muddy terrain.

We have mentioned that the Salomon SLAB XA Amphib is designed as a competition shoe for a discipline as specific as SwimRun, but its performance can also be used as a training shoe without any problems, and ensuring the best feelings of lightness, flexibility and more natural tread.

In fact, taking into account the runner's weight, he/she will use it to compete if he/she weighs more than 75 kilos. If the runner is under this weight, the shoe will become an option for daily training.

Salomon SLab XA Amphib, main features

Perhaps the biggest drawback of these SLab XA Amphib is that they do not stand out for their cushioning capacity. However, the fact that cushioning is not its strong point does not mean that the model is not able to offer the necessary softness and security of cushioning in each step that is advanced. That is why this trail model from Salomon incorporates EnergyCell+ compounds and dual density compressed EVA. It's not top of the range, but you'll run with confidence.

However, despite offering less cushioning, the Salomon SLab XA Amphib provides a greater feeling of contact with the surface on which you run.

Technologies used in the Salomon SLab XA Amphib

Regarding the technologies used, the French firm has incorporated the most cutting-edge and innovative in the Salomon SLab XA Amphib, which are:

• SensiFit: Promotes foot cushioning, while providing a more precise and secure fit.

• ContraGrip Premium Wet Traction: Superb traction and grip on all types of terrain, including wet terrain.

• Os Tendon: EVApiece , incorporated between the midsole and outsole, which fulfills the basic function of a tendon, making the model more stable, so that it recovers its original state after flexion, and favoring the impulse phase. All this results in a higher energy return.

• EndoFit: The characteristic inner adjustment sleeve that allows wrapping the foot, thus improving the model's response.

• Profeel: That sheet that joins the rearfoot to the forefoot area to provide consistency and stability.

• Quicklace: The whole system of resistant laces that allow you to adjust the shoe with a single pull, and of course facilitate the task of putting it on and taking it off easily and quickly.

• Breathable, quick-drying mesh: Featuring a single layer, which is combined with another layer of nylon, ensuring maximum breathability and also resistance.

The technical specifications of the Salomon SLab XA Amphib present a low profile with a 4mm drop(heel height of 20mm, and 16mm in the forefoot), and weight of 215 grams for a unisex model.