Salomon Little Kid / Big Kid XT Wings Training Shoe

I've been wearing Salomon Trail Running Shoes exclusively for at least a decade. I even have a pair for my 7 and 5 year old. They are well made and offer great ankle support. Then why the 2-star review .... The lace system is this shoes weak point. First off, it does not stay engaged and this makes it dangerous, especially for a child. Having a loop of this strong cord hanging off the side of your shoe makes this shoe a potential hazard to get caught on any number of things; in my case branches in the woods or any number of spots on my mountain bike. Sure you can get around this by tucking this slack under the laces but its so long that its a tedious process for me and too difficult for a child. Of less concern, but still an annoyance is the clasp on the lace system will fail well before its time to replace the shoe, leaving you with a shoe that won't tighten. They do sell replacement laces but I've read they are very difficult to install. For this reason this will be my last Salomon and I will only let me kids wear theirs when they are with me and I can safely tuck in the cord.EDIT: Thanks to Liondog for pointing out that there is a pouch on the tongue of the shoe for storing the clasp and the loose strap. I will keep the review posted so others will be alerted (if they, like me somehow missed it) and change the star rating from 2 to 4 stars.

EXCELLENT QUALITY, MY SON USES IT THE WHOLE DAY AND IT IS STILL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. SUPER!!!

They seem to be well-made, and good all-around kicks for my boy. We do lots of hiking, so I like a shoe that can do it all. This measures up.

My son loved the shoes until the shoe lace ripped and did not function which is only under 1 month of use.It was going to be at least 4 star rating until this happened yesterday. The worst part is that I could not even replace the lace for it.

Loved them, but like all shoes the flaw on these is the lace's they wore out quickly.

Only negative: The color was a much brighter purple than pictured. Quality shoe. Love the cinch cord - secures shoe and is quick/easy.

great shoes

it's very comfort and light.it's good~~~~~~~~~