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Short answer
The Salomon X-Wind Pro is a legacy city-trail shoe; a 2014 product review places it in that mixed urban-and-trail category. Current Salomon product pages reviewed here do not name an exact replacement. Let your route decide: if most miles are on pavement or park paths, start with a shoe that feels comfortable on hard surfaces instead of defaulting to deep, mud-focused lugs. For softer trails, compare the current Ultra Glide 4 or trail-specific options below. Buy an old X-Wind Pro only if the seller can confirm the model, condition, and return terms.
Choose by surface and route
| Where you run most | Starting point | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Pavement, compact gravel, and park paths | Try a mixed-surface shoe on the surfaces you actually run. The linked Sense Ride 5 is an older generation, not a current successor. | Prioritize outsole comfort on pavement, forefoot room, and a return option; a trail label alone does not tell you how a shoe feels on hard ground. |
| Longer outings on varied trail surfaces | Salomon Ultra Glide 4 | Salomon lists a regular width, 6 mm drop, 4 mm lugs, and mixed terrain. It is a cushioned trail shoe, not a one-to-one X-Wind Pro match. |
| Wet, soft, or muddy trails where waterproofing matters | Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX | This is the Gore-Tex version. Salomon lists mud terrain, 5 mm lugs, and a waterproof membrane; check that the listing says GTX and that the added weather protection suits your use. |
| Rougher, uneven trails | HOKA Speedgoat 7 | A separate trail-focused model with 5 mm lugs on HOKA’s current product information. Check fit and use; it is not a city-path substitute. |
| The exact X-Wind Pro | Only consider a documented, returnable pair | Verify the model label, size, storage history, sole and midsole condition, seller, and return window before paying. |
If you are mostly on pavement or park paths, compare options in our trail-shoe guide with the route mix in mind; for more categories, see running gear reviews.
Salomon Sense Ride 5: a mixed-route listing to verify
The linked item is the standard Sense Ride 5, a prior-generation trail shoe. Consider it only if your routes include dirt and firm path, the exact model and size are confirmed, and you can try it with a return option. It is not a current X-Wind Pro successor, and the retailer listing does not establish the condition of a particular pair.
Salomon Ultra Glide 4: for more trail cushioning
Choose this current Salomon path when longer trail outings and cushioned underfoot feel matter more than copying the X-Wind Pro. Salomon lists the Ultra Glide 4 for mixed terrain, with a regular width, 6 mm drop, and 4 mm lugs. Try the length and forefoot space; those specifications do not predict how the fit will feel on your foot.
Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX: for wet and muddy trails
The linked item is the Gore-Tex model, not the standard Speedcross 6. Salomon describes the GTX version for mud and lists a waterproof membrane and 5 mm lugs. That combination is a specialized choice for soft, wet trails; it is not the automatic pick for routes dominated by pavement or park paths. Confirm that the seller’s listing still names the GTX version and offers terms you can accept.
HOKA Speedgoat 7: keep it for rougher trails
This is another current trail-focused option, with 5 mm lugs shown in HOKA’s product details. Consider it for uneven trail routes where that outsole makes sense; its deeper tread is a poor reason to switch if most of your running is on asphalt or smooth paths. The product link is a separate brand and model, so check the exact version, size, seller, and return terms.
Should you buy old X-Wind Pro stock?
The X-Wind Pro appeared in Salomon’s city-trail range in 2014. A historical review lists a 9 mm drop, but that old measurement cannot establish how a pair on sale today fits or how it was stored. Photos and a “new” label also cannot show the full state of the foam or adhesives.
Before buying, ask for clear photos of both outsoles, midsole sidewalls, toe area, heel lining, and box label. Look for outsole wear, deep foam creases, cracking, separation, or a misshapen upper. Get the seller’s return terms before checkout and pass if condition or size is unclear, or if the price is close to a new shoe you can try on.
Who should choose or skip these paths?
- Mostly pavement and park paths: start with mixed-surface comfort and a returnable fit; do not buy a mud shoe solely because it is labeled trail.
- Longer varied trails: compare Ultra Glide 4 for its cushioned trail design and listed mixed-terrain use.
- Wet, soft trails: consider Speedcross 6 GTX only if you want the waterproof version and its mud-oriented outsole.
- Rough, uneven trails: compare Speedgoat 7 as a separate trail model, with its fit and outsole in mind.
- Old X-Wind Pro stock: skip it if model identity, condition, size, or a usable return option is uncertain.
Sources and methodology
- A 2014 X-Wind Pro review documents the city-trail era and lists a 9 mm drop. It is historical product coverage, not evidence about the fit or condition of old pairs now being sold.
- Salomon Ultra Glide 4 product details list 4 mm lugs, a 6 mm drop, and mixed terrain. The model page does not identify Ultra Glide 4 as an X-Wind Pro successor.
- Salomon Speedcross 6 Gore-Tex product details list a waterproof membrane, 5 mm lugs, and mud terrain. Those details apply to the GTX version; third-party product titles and available sizes can vary.
- HOKA Speedgoat 7 product details identify a current trail model and list 5 mm lugs. The page describes Speedgoat 7, not the Salomon X-Wind Pro or the condition of a retailer’s item.
- Salomon’s U.S. sales terms describe returns for eligible purchases made directly from Salomon. A marketplace or other retailer sets its own return terms.
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