subject: Salomon Elios Review [print this page] Salomon footwear is highly regarded as some of the best that money can buy. Whether you are taking the long and slow route up to the summit, or the fastest route down, Salomon produce a wide range of shoes to keep you in perfect comfort and well protected from the elements. Famed for their extreme sportswear, their ski-boots and skis are know the world over, yet they also produce an extensive range of walking and hiking shoes for maximum comfort on all off-road surfaces.
The Salomon Elios has long been a favourite with walkers for the comfort, support and robust design offered, however not content to rest on their laurels, Salomon have upgraded the Elios with the latest technology to produce the Salomon Elios 2. Available in the mens and womens lines, its popularity is due to its sleek looks and versatility, which can be worn as an everyday casual trainer, yet packs in an impressive performance over all terrain. Salomon created the Elios with comfort in mind, designing the shoes from the inside out to ensure the foot is well supported and properly cushioned, and then added the robust yet stylish uppers and awesome grip to take all terrain in its stride.
The comfort fit is achieved with 3D fit padding to cradle and support the foot, with heel foam to cushion the heel strike for comfort even on hard packed surfaces, and to deal with the extra forces at work when tackling downhill descents at speed. Adding to the comfort, an anatomically moulded EVA footbed is soft and spongy underfoot, with a more robust EVA moulded midsole to cushion the whole foot on long walks and hikes over challenging terrain. For added protection, a rubber and leather toe cap reinforces the toe - a common site of abrasions - with a rubber heel cap to protect the rear foot adding to the lifespan of the shoes.
The Elios 2 is designed to go anywhere, and features the Salomon Contragrip sole. Salomon use a multi-sport tread pattern designed to maximise speed over the full range of surfaces, with a highly durable yet sticky rubber compound for a long lifespan and excellent traction on mud, loose gravel, uneven trails as well as hard urban surfaces. To cope with all weather conditions, the Salomon Elios 2 is sold as a super lightweight shoe for spring through to summer, or as a GTX model with the GORE-TEX Extended Comfort Footwear system and a gusseted tongue for a 100% waterproof seal. In both models the breathability is maintained with a mesh upper which promotes air flow and the escape of moisture, without compromising the weatherproofing. For extra waterproofing, the uppers are constructed from oiled nubuck, for a sleek and stylish hydrophobic exterior, with robust leather used in the non-waterproof models.
The styling makes the shoes some of the most popular from the Salomon walking range. The mens Salomon Elios is available in a wide choice of earthy colours such as thyme, wood beige and asphalt, guaranteed to look great with all of your walking gear and perfect with jeans. The womens Salomon Elios range offers similar earthy tones, making them highly attractive, with the women benefiting from a custom fit, specifically designed to match the contours of the female foot. With great style, exceptional gender specific comfort, support and grip, no matter where you plan to walk, you will do so in style and comfort. The high quality construction and robust uppers ensure a long lifespan, and if you are looking for a great all round trainer with top drawer off-road performance, you really cant go wrong with the Salomon Elios.
by: Steve Alder
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