Salomon XA Forces MID GTX EN, Black

Here are the latest tactical offroad sneakers with a subdued color scheme from Salomon. These have a superb fit & comfort and provide protection, while the black color means these are suitable for military/LE use, or anyone who doesn’t like to wear a bright logo. Lined with waterproof Gore-Tex.

Features

The Salomon XA Forces are made to endure hard use where regular sneakers quickly fall apart. Materials and details have been iterated from one version to another to achieve a very high-grade shoe.

Double or triple stitching on the top of the shoe
Tough textile (as found on the 4D models)
Puncture-protective soles (EN ISO 20344:2011)
Reinforcement pad next to the toes
Instep reinforcement for rope descents
Rope fins
Aggressive tread
Non-marking sole with a very intricate cushion midsole
Inner lined with breathable fabric
Gore-Tex membrane
Cushioned, porous insole
Salomon QuickLace for easy and even tightening
Weight for one shoe slightly below 500 grams (Size UK 8 / 42)

Made in Cambodia with tough specs and QC.

Sizes listed in UK size, then the comparable EU size. Foot length in millimeters is also found in the chart below. The last width on these is regular which fits most people and conforms to the foot shape a bit. If you own Salomon footwear already, pick the same size.

Conversion table

UK-size | EU-size | Foot length

UK 4.5 | 37 1/3 | 236 mm

UK 5.0 | 38 | 241 mm

UK 5.5 | 38 2/3 | 245 mm

UK 6.0 | 39 1/3 | 249 mm

UK 6.5 | 40 | 253 mm

UK 7.0 | 40 2/3 | 258 mm

UK 7.5 | 41 1/3 | 262 mm

UK 8.0 | 42 | 267 mm

UK 8.5 | 42 2/3 | 271 mm

UK 9.0 | 43 1/3 | 276 mm

UK 9.5 | 44 | 280 mm

UK 10.0 | 44 2/3 | 284 mm

UK 10.5 | 45 1/3 | 289 mm

UK 11.0 | 46 | 293 mm

UK 11.5 | 46 2/3 | 298 mm

UK 12.0 | 47 1/3 | 302 mm

UK 12.5 | 48 | 307 mm

UK 13.5 | 49 1/3 | 315 mm

UK 14.5 | 50 2/3 | 324 mm

Care of Gore-Tex Boots

We recommend that you read ourshoe and bootcare article. You should not use the regular shoe polish for gore-tex boots and shoes, instead use the stuff specifically designed for them. Regular grease/polish can block the holes in the membrane after which they won't breathe anymore.