I admit I have a Salomon fetish. I love Salomons. Did I say I love Salomons? I have the Women's Synapse in both the gray and the blue. Salomons are my preferred hiking shoe and these are now my favorite. The Salomon Synapse was worn when the thru hiking record for the Appalachian trail was broken. The toe box is a little wider than the Salomon crossmax trail runners since they are made for fast hiking (or leisurely hiking) and this prevents my toes from feeling squashed. My significant other has the men's Synapse in the greenish color and the men's crossmax neutral in blue gray he loves both of them. He tried other low hiking shoes at both REI and our local outdoor store and none were as comfortable as his old Salomons so he ordered the Synapse as well. Many people have given up both compliments on our shoes since they are generally not sold locally they are unique and stylish.
I also have the Salomon crossmax neutral in every color they make for women and other Salomons. I can color coordinate my Salomons to my outfit. I use the Synapse typically only for hiking and the crossmax neutrals as my everyday shoes.