Salomon Introduces New Performance Running Shoes from Door to Trail

Salomon XR Crossmax Neutral

Salomon, the global leader in trail running, introduces XR Crossmax Neutral trail running shoes. Designed to provide unmatched fit, grip and response for athletes who incorporate all surfaces into their training regimen, the XR Crossmax Neutral benefits from the best of Salomon’s technical expertise.

Developed in collaboration with Jonathan Wyatt, 6 time World Champion in mountain running and 2 time Olympian in Marathon, XR Crossmax Neutral provides a combination of comfort and durability, grip, and ride that performs well both on fast, firm paths and more technical trails. Salomon breaks the technical advantages of XR down to three essential components.

Sensiflex is a new approach to providing support and freedom of movement to the ball of the foot. Welded to a stretch mesh liner, a hex pattern of TPU supports the forefoot with absolutely no chaffing or binding. Freedom of movement combined with support reduces bunions, a major injury for runners.

New Contagrip sole compound and geometry with multiple densities to maximize traction on all surfaces and improve durability. Contagrip LT is a light, slightly softer compound primarily found on the forefoot of the sole. Contagrip HA is a more durable compound, placed on the strike point of the sole in the heel, where soles typically wear out first.

Oversize Tendon (OS Tendon) is an EVA compound integrated into the midsole of the shoe that literally acts like a tendon. It helps make the shoe more stable, improves energy return by helping the shoe snap back into place after flexion, and makes energy transmission more efficient.

New Zealander Jonathan Wyatt explains the versatility of the XR. “Whether I decide to run a fast 20 miler on the path or a run in the mountains, the XR is the perfect choice for my every day training needs.”

In addition to the Neutral version the XR is also come in a motion control version called “Guidance”.

XR Crossmax Guidance is achieved in three specific areas. The Sensiflex material is asymmetrical, providing additional support for the ball of the foot. The midsole has medial posting EVA and a specific OS Tendon for added support under the foot, and the Sensifit upper is sewn to the mesh upper on the medial side to reduce slipping and breakdown of the upper.

XR Crossmax Guidance is a shoe for high mileage runners needing motion control and stable cushioning in a light weight shoe.

Salomon is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by the Primer Group of Companies and available at R.O.X. (Recreational Outdoor eXchange): Bonifacio High Street, Ayala Center Cebu, Marquee Mall; Bratpack: CDO, SM Davao, Embarcadero Legazpi City; The Travel Club: Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Trinoma; Olympic Village: ATC, Robinson’s Ermita; Toby’s: SM Mall of Asia, SM Fairview, SM The Block; Le Grand Boutique Terminal 3; Sports Mart Limited Duty-Free Fiesta Mall; Res/Toe/Run: Filinvest Mall, Robinson’s Galleria, Glorietta 4, Trinoma; Tri-Sport Starting Line-Filinvest Mall.