"Ultra" is the word
As an ecstatic owner of the XA Pro 3D MID GTX, I was looking for a low-cut shoe that had the same great features. And the XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX has all of them and more. I would recommend this shoe to anyone who wants to run trails that include streams and wet areas where the GTX keeps one dry.

Best Trail Shoes Ever!
I am on my fourth pair of Salomon XA Pro GTX shoes and I will continue to buy them every time I wear a pair out. Few things in the outdoor world are usually worth the high price but these are. I work outside and backpack alot as well and basically wear them every single day. I can't quite get a full year out of them before I have destroyed them but pretty close and much longer than any other shoe I have tried. The sizing is true to fit and they are as comfortable as any running shoe, house shoe or anything else you could wear. Best GTX shoes ever!

Absolute Best Trail Running Shoe.
The Salomon XA 3D Ultra GTX lives up to my high expectations. I am on my third pair, and plan to keep buying them as I wear them out. I'm a big guy (5'11" and 220lbs) with a neutral step. I use these shoes to run on crushed granite trails and occasionally single track with no complaints. The footbed provides a firm yet flexible foundation leaving my feet feeling fine after 3-5 mile runs (can't say the same for most others). The GTX works great as a weather/water barrier. It is no doubt slightly warmer than a non-GTX shoe, but that is expected. The lacing system is great...easy to use, holds consistently, super cool, and durable (I've never broken one regardless of how tight I crank them, within reason). IMO, there is no better all-weather trail running shoe available.

Great shoe
I buy these types of shoes every few years for hiking and wearing around town, especially when its raining. Bottom line - this is the perfect shoe. It is lightweight, true to fit, and very comfortable. The lacing system is the bonus. I've had several different pairs of this shoe type by other clothing companies, but this is the best by far. It has a great look and isn't as bulky as the other brands.

Great all around
I first got introduced to xwings a few years ago... these shoes are without a doubt, the best quality, and most comfortable shoes on the market. Normal shoes show significant signs of wear after a month or so... I routinely use these shoes for over 8 months while they look brand new, then another 8, before I just get tired of them and want to update them. You won't find me on the road, or on the trail in any other shoe.