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Salomon X-Scream

Trail · Neutral · 10.2 oz · 10mm drop · 27/17mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Salomon X-Scream sits about average for trail shoes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Salomon X-Scream

of 4

Current estimate: Decent

77/100
Overall
77
Appearance
88
Value
81
Durability
78
Comfort
77
Cushioning
66
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

43/100

43

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for value.
  • One reviewer praises the quick-lace system, saying Salomon carried it over from their ski boots.

Cons

  • Durability draws 2.5 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, far below every other dimension.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

X-Scream rates 77. This shoe has low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Reader Ratings

2 ratings
5/5 2
4/5 0
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
27mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Runner reviews

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Reader review

5/5

Overall

I had had extensive experience with Salomon cross country skiing equipment and boots, with lacing that is amazingly simple and efficient, requiring no tying. I was happy to discover that Salomon's advances in ski boot lacing have been superbly transferred to their running shoe.

George Gilder · Sep 1, 2014

25 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort
5/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
8.6 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
27/17mm
37/32mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
5mm
5mm
Release
2014
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$110
$155
$145
Best price
$115.25 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Decent (77)
Exceptional (98)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (77)
Very good (92)
Exceptional (99) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (66)
Exceptional (98)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Durability
Decent (78)
Very good (92)
Very good (92) Best durability
Appearance
Good (88)
Good (87)
Very good (91) Best appearance
Value
Good (81)
Excellent (93) Best value
Good (88)
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