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Best Salomon sneakers for men over 40

Trail lifestyle and trainer silhouettes lead this catalogue.

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Open a pair for fit, comfort and wear.

Aero GlideAero GlideTrainerAero Glide · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.$120–$160 · Mid-range · at stores

21 of 24 recommend · 1 mixed, 2 against

Fit

  • Aero Glide · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Aero Glide · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Aero Glide · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Aero Glide · WeightWeight: opinions differ (light).

Wear over time

  • Aero Glide · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • Aero Glide · heelAbrasion.
  • Aero Glide · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Aero GlideHeel wear.
  • Aero Glide · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Aero Glide · Heat · hot weatherFeels cool.
  • Aero Glide · HeatSome reports disagree: hot.
  • Aero Glide · Grip · ice surfaceOpinions differ on grip.
  • Aero Glide · Grip · wet weatherOpinions differ on grip.
  • Aero Glide · GripOpinions differ on grip.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

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XT-4 OGXT-4 OGTrail lifestyleXT-4 OG · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.$200 · Premium

11 of 13 recommend · 2 against

Fit

  • XT-4 OG · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • XT-4 OG · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • XT-4 OG · WeightFeels light.

Wear over time

  • XT-4 OG · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • XT-4 OG · upperCreasing.
  • XT-4 OG · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • XT-4 OG · liningComing apart.
  • XT-4 OG · upperTearing.
  • XT-4 OGA tear in the upper.
  • XT-4 OG · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • XT-4 OG · Heat · cold weatherFeels hot.
  • XT-4 OG · HeatFeels hot.
  • XT-4 OG · GripSlipping is reported.
  • XT-4 OG · Rain · wet weatherWater got into the shoes.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about XT-4 OG
XT-6XT-6Trail lifestyleSizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.$185 · Mid-range

23 of 31 recommend · 2 mixed, 6 against

Fit

  • Toe roomSnug / tight. Reports differ.
  • WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.
  • XT-6 · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
  • XT-6 · Toe room · wide feetRoomy around the toes.
  • XT-6 · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.

Comfort

  • WeightFeels light.
  • XT-6 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • XT-6 · WeightFeels light.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · WeightFeels light.

Wear over time

  • AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • Time wornOwners describe 2–4 years or under 3 months of wear.
  • ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
  • XT-6 · Appearance · wet weatherKeeps its looks.
  • XT-6 · AppearanceStarts looking worn quickly.
  • XT-6Fading.
  • XT-6 · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months of wear.
  • XT-6 · upperTearing.
  • XT-6A tear in the upper.
  • XT-6 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or 2–4 years or 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • HeatFeels hot.
  • GripA secure grip is reported.
  • XT-6 · GripA secure grip is reported.
  • XT-6 · Rain · wet weatherRain protection: opinions differ (leaks, stays dry).
  • XT-6 · RainWater got into the shoes.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · Heat · hot weatherFeels hot.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · GripA secure grip is reported.
  • XT-6 GORE-TEX · RainRain protection: opinions differ (leaks, stays dry).

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

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ACS ProACS ProTrail lifestyleACS Pro · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.$200 · Premium

15 of 19 recommend · 4 against

Fit

  • ACS Pro · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • ACS Pro · WidthRegular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • ACS Pro · WeightFeels light.

Wear over time

  • ACS Pro · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • ACS Pro · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or under 3 months of wear.
  • ACS ProBroken stitching, a tear in the upper.
  • ACS Pro · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • ACS Pro · HeatFeels hot.
  • ACS Pro · Grip · tile surface · wet weatherSlipping is reported.
  • ACS Pro · RainWater got into the shoes.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about ACS Pro

Beyond the individual pair

What repeats across Salomon

Strengths and trade-offs that recur in the models here. The version and the way you wear it still matter.

What works well

Comfort through the day

All day

Comfortable for this use.

Reported across Aero Glide, XT-4 OG, XT-6 and other pairs.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Aero GlideAero Glide · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • XT-4 OGXT-4 OG · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • XT-6XT-6 · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • XT-6XT-6 GORE-TEX · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

How the weight feels

Feels light.

Reported across ACS Pro, XT-4 OG, XT-6 and other pairs.

Different experience: Aero Glide. Weight: opinions differ (light).

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • ACS ProACS Pro · Weight

    Feels light.

  • XT-4 OGXT-4 OG · Weight

    Feels light.

  • XT-6Weight

    Feels light.

  • XT-6XT-6 · Weight

    Feels light.

  • XT-6XT-6 GORE-TEX · Weight

    Feels light.

  • Aero GlideAero Glide · Weight

    Weight: opinions differ (light).

What to weigh up

Length & sizing

Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

Reported across ACS Pro, Aero Glide, XT-4 OG and other pairs.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • ACS ProACS Pro · Sizing

    Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Aero GlideAero Glide · Sizing

    Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • XT-4 OGXT-4 OG · Sizing

    Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • XT-6Sizing

    Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • XT-6XT-6 · Sizing

    Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

In warm weather

Feels hot.

Reported across ACS Pro, XT-4 OG, XT-6.

Different experience: Aero Glide. Some reports disagree: hot.

Which pairs, and where it differs

After the first impression

How Salomon pairs age

Appearance and wear can tell different stories. Here is what repeats as the pairs get used.

Keeping a tidy appearance

Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

Reported across ACS Pro, Aero Glide, XT-4 OG and other pairs.

Different experience: XT-6. Starts looking worn quickly.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • ACS ProACS Pro · Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • Aero GlideAero Glide · Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • XT-4 OGXT-4 OG · Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • XT-6Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • XT-6XT-6 · Appearance

    Starts looking worn quickly.

  • XT-6XT-6 GORE-TEX · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

Wear: upper

Tearing.

Reported across XT-4 OG, XT-6.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • XT-4 OGXT-4 OG · upper

    Tearing.

  • XT-6XT-6 · upper

    Tearing.

Wear & damage

A tear in the upper.

Reported across XT-4 OG, XT-6.

Different experience: ACS Pro. Broken stitching, a tear in the upper.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • XT-4 OGXT-4 OG

    A tear in the upper.

  • XT-6XT-6

    A tear in the upper.

  • ACS ProACS Pro

    Broken stitching, a tear in the upper.

  • Aero GlideAero Glide

    Heel wear.

Time owners have worn their pairs

Reported time already worn, not an expected lifespan. These periods are not paired with the condition reports above.

  • ACS ProACS Pro · Time worn

    Owners describe 1–2 years or under 3 months of wear.

  • Aero GlideAero Glide · Time worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.

  • XT-4 OGXT-4 OG · Time worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.

  • XT-6Time worn

    Owners describe 2–4 years or under 3 months of wear.

  • XT-6XT-6 · Time worn

    Owners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months of wear.

  • XT-6XT-6 GORE-TEX · Time worn

    Owners describe 1–2 years or 2–4 years or 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.

What it costs

Salomon prices, model by model

Current maker prices for 4 of the 4 models in our catalogue run from $119.95 (Aero Glide) to $200 (ACS Pro).

  1. Aero Glide$119.95–$160
  2. XT-6$185
  3. ACS Pro$200
  4. XT-4 OG$200

Current prices from the maker’s US pages. Model pages show the dates; prices may have changed.

See it in use

Watch the Salomon pairs in use

See the pairs on feet and hear the reviewers’ experiences.

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Could This Sneaker Take Over 2022? Salomon ACS Pro Advanced REVIEW

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The wider picture

More about Salomon

How the brand is received

Brand signals

The evidence behind Salomon

  • Rating evidence

    Overall review score 7.6/10. 4 of 4 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 85 distinct identified authors.

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News about the brand; these stories are not product recommendations.

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What to compare with Salomon

Start with the difference that matters to you. These are comparisons between specific pairs, with the same type of silhouette.

Asics

For a lower maker price

Trail lifestyle silhouettes

ACS ProUS price at the maker's store · 2026-09-26
$200
GEL-NUNOBIKIUS regular price at the maker's store · 2026-09-26
$100–$110
New Balance

For a lower price at stores

Trainer silhouettes

Aero Glidetypical price at large US stores · 2026-09-25
$119.95–$160
608typical price at large US stores · 2026-09-28
$79.99–$85

Fit and feel describe reported experiences, not a guarantee. Material descriptions cover available versions; maker prices may have changed. The linked pages keep the wider picture.

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How we know this

We bring together owner feedback, written and video reviews, and maker information. The model pages explain fit, comfort and wear; this page brings the brand’s range together.

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