OT Comp – Off Trail Competition!

Confidence is key when running in extreme terrain. Therefore, when developing the ultimate off trail performance shoe, Salming teamed up with technical sole brand Michelin in order to create a lightweight, agile, self-cleaning sole with excellent traction that caters to the needs of trail, orienteering, OCR and SwimRun athletes.

The lug design of the outsole is inspired by Michelin’s mountain bike and motorbike tyres; Wild Mud and Starcross 5. The specially constructed “lug within a lug” design provides maximum penetration in mud when searching for harder ground and grip. At the arch there’s a tread design for stability, control and traction on obstacles. The rubber used on the outsole is Michelin’s OCX – Outdoor Compound Extreme – which features an extreme adherence on wet, slippery surfaces thanks to a special sticky compound.

The base structure that connects the outsole to the midsole adopts the Michelin Fibre Lite Technology construction that enables extreme lightness through a very thin but very durable textile layer. The RunLite™ midsole is made thin to allow your foot to send sensory feedback to your brain to ensure you choose your steps carefully when running in extreme terrain, but still with enough cushioning to make your run comfortable.

The upper is constructed from a lightweight mesh allowing excellent water drainage and breathability. The side areas exposed to the wear and tear of rugged terrain have added RocShield™ reinforcement areas, protecting your foot and shoe whilst also providing extra durability and confidence for the athlete. As with all Salming shoes, the OT Comp features the Torsion Guide System known as TGS 62/75™. The distance from heel to the ball of the foot (62% of the shoe) has been designed with extra stability, which ends in the so-called ”ballet” line, a 75° angle. In front of the 75° line, the shoe has greater flexibility to stimulate the foot’s natural movements.

Features + Benefits
+ The ultimate off trail competition shoe
+ Michelin Technical Soles™ provide excellent grip on wet, muddy surfaces. Special lug construction inspired by Michelin's mountain bike and motorbike tyres searches for hard ground to grip onto
+ Michelin OCX (Outdoor Compound Extreme) rubber used on sole for extreme adherence on wet, slippery surfaces
+ 7mm lugs
+ RunLite™ midsole allows sensory feedback from foot to brain but still offers enough cushioning for a comfortable run
+ RocShield™ areas provide protection to the foot and shoe from rugged terrain
+ Designed with Salming's TGS 62/75™ guide system to stimulate the foot’s natural movements
+ Mesh upper provides minimal weight, breathability and water drainage
+ Moulded TPU heel counter for added stability and comfort
+ Internal bootie for a secure and locked-in-fit
+ Removable EVA insole
+ Bold Swedish design and Salming branding

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