My New Shoes - Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Running Shoes

I just bought my shoes for Cactus Rose 100. They are Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra Trail Running Shoes. The first thing that attracted me to this model is that it is a remarkably lightweight shoe. Trail running shoes, in my experience, have a tendency to be a bit bulky, but these are not. They are comfortable. My feet feel good in them. They feel sturdy and stable, with a triple density EVA midsole. They feature more shock absorption than other XA models. Also, they come with pronation control in the midsole, so that is good for me. The outsole is Running Contragrip, and it provides plenty of traction. I like the toecap; it's really sturdy. I will need it for the rocky terrain of Bandera. The goal is and always will be to avoid broken toes! Not too crazy about the weird, fancy lacing system. I like to tie my shoe, but that's just me. One more thing: I didn't get the Goretex feature. I think Goretex is useless in wet trail environments anyway. These shoes will hold up well on the trails of Bandera. I hope. Now off to break them in...