The Salomon S-LAB XA Amphib shoe was created for swim and run events with input from the bets swim and run athletes on earth. Salomon product line manager Pierre Minary explains how it was done and some of the features and benefits of this new S/LAB offering.
The S-LAB XA Amphib Shoe was created for new swim and run events in collaboration with the best swim and run athletes. The design mixes two worlds to perform both in and out of the water and was created to be fast and extremely efficient, whether wet or dry.
Water evacuation
The mesh used on the XA Amphib stays light in the water, but dries quickly once on land, making the shoe a partner in your efforts, not a hindrance.
Built to Run
It may move “fluidly” in the water, but the XA Amphib is also built to run, with a bottom unit that uses Salomon’s trail running know-how to deliver a sole that’s built for the trails.
No-slip Grip
Even on the wettest rock, the shoe is designed to let you keep a steady stride as you exit the swim. Contagrip with Premium Wet Traction rubber lets you forget all about the wet ground and keep charging forward.