This is my very first Salomon shoe purchase. I usually don't spend over a hundred dollars on a pair of running shoes but when I came across these and their rugged design, I had to give them a try. Right out of the box I was really impressed with the construction, materials, profile/style of this shoe had me. I love the draw string lace up system, rugged grip, healthy amount of cushioning, and reinforced toe set this shoe apart from other running shoes. Add the off road capability of the shoe and this shoe is ready for the avid adventurer.  I tried them on and they reminded me of the original Nike Air Max Plus before they got crazy with the designs. This shoe is comfortable and easily worth price even though I wish they were a bit cheaper. If they were I would have bought 2 pair. If you buy these shoes I think you will likely feel the same as I do about them. Happy shopping.