Salomon Men's Speedcross Vario

Not as aggressively soled as the Speedcross 3 the Vario is made for pavement and light trails or ball fields. They have minimal toe protection for rocky terrain and the conventional lacing system is a disappointment compared to the Salomon's unique kevlar/one pull system that stays in place and is easily adjustable when muddy or wet. The Speedcross Vario's lacing system is ordinary and inconvenient when needing to adjust or retie on the trail which seems often. I say these Speedcross Vario trail shoes are expensive because they seem no better than other trail shoes, and lacking the Salomon lacing system these shoes are ordinary.One thing I can say is that the Speedcross Vario look great, keeping with the design philosophy behind all the Salomon running shoes, Men and Women. If Salomon just used their unique lacing system I would give these shoes another 1-1 1/2 stars.