No doubt about it Salomon makes a great shoe.  No break-in time needed, comfortable right out of the box.  First time out, went about 6 miles in 80 degree weather--No sore spots or rub areas.  Good support and good tread on bottoms.  They definately run about a half size big.  Most shoes I wear a 9, so that is what I ordered and they are a little big--I think and 8.5 would have been fine.  So if I wear them with my custom orthotics (they take up a little extra room) they feel fine--a little roomy but that's okay especially in warmer weather.  Also love the color and the style.