photohiker wrote:Pity you can't try a pair on.
I think they use the quicklace system, which is a kevlar string with a cinch system and a lace pocket to hold the excess lace when done up. I've used the quicklace that comes on my Salomons (not speedcross) for quite a while, and have never had any heel cup lift. The quicklace does eventually wear out and is replaceable, but they seem to last as long as the tread. I think the Salomon engineers have got it about right.
I also have a pair of Salomons with this type of lace. Zero issues so far and definately agree that the shoe will probably fail before the lace system does. The replacement systems go for $10 - $15 .
I did read that there were some shoes (X Ultra) that had issues straight out of the box, however, Salomon apparently fixed this with replacement laces.
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