Salomon | Women's S/LAB XA ALPINE 2-Black / Blue Danube / Racing Red

What it is for
When you take your high speed adventure above tree line, you encounter every kind of surface and obstacle. The S/LAB XA ALPINE 2 is ready for everything the mountain throws at it. For maximum confidence in this unpredictable environment, this athlete driven shoe opens up a whole new world.

Benefits
Grip
The Contagrip sole features varied lugs with good spacing and wet traction. Snow, mud, rocks, or loose terrain, you'll have the confidence to fly.

Protection
A protective gaiter keeps debris out of the shoe, but stays open when you want more breathability in dry conditions.

Fit and Ride
With a fit and bottom unit inspired by S/LAB SENSE, this shoe puts the fast in fast alpine assault.

Features
Climbing zone

An area in the forefoot delivering grip, durability, and energy transmission while climbing or scrambling.

Carbon Edging Chassis

A Carbon version of the 3D edging chassis, delivering even more edging precision and stability, while weighing less.

Mud Contagrip

Built for maximum grip on loose, soft, rugged, and uneven surfaces, Mud Contagrip uses deep, sharp lugs made from a compound that focuses on adhesion.

Dual density midsole

Combining foams with two different densities, this midsole provides superior cushioning, stability, and motion control.

EnergyCell

A high performance EVA foam that provides shock attenuation.

Profeel Film

Profeel Film helps filter out rocks and sharp surfaces, for more comfort and stability.

Shank

A molded piece between the outsole and midsole that provides torsional rigidity and stability at a lower level than 4D Advanced Chassis.

EndoFit

An internal fit sleeve designed to hug the foot in exactly the right places and provide a precise fit.

Lace pocket

Provides easy storage for the Quicklace lacing system.

SensiFit

SensiFit cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug, and virtually customized fit all around the foot.

Quicklace

Minimalistic and strong lace for one-pull tightening. Easy-on, easy-off.

Details
Inlay sole
Textile
Lining
Textile
Outsole
Rubber
Upper
Textile / Synthetic MCL
Drop
6 in mm
Lug depth
4,5 mm
Heel stack height
25.5 mm
Forefoot stack height
19.5 mm
Weight
370 g
Lacing system
Quicklace
Waterproofness
None
Inlay sole
Textile
Lining
Textile
Outsole
Rubber
Upper
Textile / Synthetic