Salomon Women's GCS XCR Shoe

Recognized as one of the best trail running shoes on the planet, the rugged and lightweight GCS XCR trail running shoe is Salomon's top performer in their running shoe line-up. While pairing running shoes with waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex membranes is hardly new to trail running, Salomon's kicks this innovative shoe design into overdrive with an award-winning Ground Control System that optimizes stability without creating excess weight. This internal system consists of a top plate and a freely moving lower plate that adapts to uneven surfaces without potentially throwing you off balance. The end result is a smoother ride that keeps your feet securely planted on the ground even at varying angles, resulting in better agility and confidence (Salomon also hints that the Ground Control System could potentially reduce your exposure to long-term injuries, but this obviously depends on where you decide to run or even hike). Cinch up the Quickfit lacing system and you're ready to run in damp or dry weather conditions. The women's version of the Salomon GCS XCR has a female-specific running last with a narrower heel and a midsole density that's softer than the guy's GCS XCR versions, so you enjoy a fit that's accurately tuned to perform with every stride. Along the sole of the GCS XCR is Salomon's Running Contragrip with varied compound hardness and geometric lug soles for grip and durability over mixed terrain conditions.