GCS Pro Salomon Men's Running Shoe

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5 Reviews

GCS Pro Salomon Men's Running Shoe

Thoughtfully and thoroughly engineered for adventure racing and endurance trail running Salomons GCS Pro running shoe gives offroad athletes an ideal balance between stability comfort and impact protection The lowslung technical design features a patented Running Contagrip sole with a springloaded Ground Control System for comfortably navigating alpine scree eroded lava and other irregular and unyielding surface obstacles Unlike other ultimate adventure racing shoes designers Salomon opted for a durable sandwich mesh upper for better breathable comfort than rival designs with waterproof membranes resulting in faster vapor transfer and cooler feet during runs and races Ergonomic TPU Sensifit straps run from the asymmetrical lacing system on top of the shoe down to the dual density EVA molded midsole wrapping your feet in a responsive and stable fit Go the distance with control and confidence this season

Breathable sandwich mesh upper with synthetic reinforcements and gusseted tongue
Salomon TPU molded Sensifit helps cradle foot over an ergonomic EVA midsole for optimum control
Convenient Quickfit lacing system with easy gliding eyelet inserts and lace pocket
Antimicrobial Ortholite sock liner with breathable open cell design
Durable protective heel cap and mud guard
Patented spring-loaded Ground Control System helps absorb hard impacts
Reliable high traction Running Contagrip patented outsole
Weight: 15.5 oz. (439 g.) per shoe in men's size 9

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Customer Reviews for the GCS Pro Salomon Men's Running Shoe

John - February 10, 2005

Great Stability!!
I've owned several pairs of Salomon shoes and these are the best I've used thus far. As I'm around 200lbs., I found the earlier models rolled very easily and didn't last very long. The GCS Pro has addressed that issue with a very stable yet comfortable shoe. The toe box is ample and the quick drying mesh on the sides are great! I would highly recommend these shoes.

Anon. Shopper - March 21, 2005

Great heel stability...
So far, I've only had a couple of outings, but I'm impressed. Both trips have been a climb of the "Manitou Incline" (one mile long; 2,000 feet of altitude gain), followed by a three mile run down Barr Trail (the Pikes Peak ascent trail). The heal stability and its ability to conform to rocky, uneven terrain is excellent. Fit is good, although I suspect that folks with really wide feet might feel a bit cramped. Ventilation is excellent, thanks to the mesh side panels (kind of like wire mesh). Hopefully, they will age and wear well. So far, so good!

Anon. Shopper - May 3, 2005

awesome
Easily the best shoe I have ever worn.....compared to Nike, Adidas, Merrell. Excellent room in the toe box. Solid support, especially in the heel. Mesh fabric offers great breathability.

Ironmike - May 9, 2005

Overdesigned and undertested
I've been a fan of Salomon trail running shoes for years. These were well anticipated, and turned out to be a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. There is NO cushioning in the front. The rear is cushy when landing from an angle, but rock hard down the middle. Worst of all, there is NO padding in the toebox, meaning it's a sloppy fit that can't be fixed. Got bad blisters and a bad skin tear in a race after 4 miles, and had to switch to other shoes. These are going back after just three wearings (less than 15 miles). It's the first time I've returned a pair of running shoes in over ten years. And all that for $120 bucks. Bad deal, Solomon.

Anon. Shopper - June 6, 2005

comfortable shoes
I do a lot of trail running and have purchased a lot of different shoes- Salomon, Nike, New Balance, etc. Overall, I think these new Salomons are excellent; they are light with adequate heel cushioning which helps when running on rocks and roots. The traction seems decent as well. Also they are essentially open on the top (they have mesh uppers) which makes them good for summer running. The thing you sacrifice is protection for the upper half of your foot as well as some roll stability(which I think is overrated anyway). I recommend them over most of the other trail runners I've purchased.