SALOMON SPEEDCROSS 3 GTX - TRAIL RUNNERS

When it comes to outdoor footwear, I would not be the best, or even a great person to talk to about recommendations and comparisons. All my outdoor adventures prior to this, whether canyoning in the Blue Mountains or multi day hiking Wilson's Promontory were all done in $30 Dunlop Volleys. I loved the cheap bastards in a sort of cruel manner. A few modifications (replaced original insoles with Asics trainer insoles taken from my dad's shoes!) made them some lightweight, comfortable hiking shoes with plenty of flexibility. However, as the hikes became longer, and my pack became heavier, it was obvious that I needed to invest in some better support that didn't  have a tendency to hold captive within it's rubber bucket sole, any water that leaked in through the canvas. Sorry Volleys.

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