BrianLe thank you for the great advice. I am definately paying attention before I get to attached to any decisions.

I am really impressed with Solomon shoes for trail running. Light and superb build quality. But the Mission XR's do not offer enough support for my moderate over pronation feet. Ive looked at these in person at REI and they are definately more supportive. I just dont know if I should get the normal size or the mid height style. reviewers all say that the mid height version are still great trail running shoes...plus they allow more backpack weight. also, I am worried that these are 300- mile shoes for wear...

Salomon Men's XA Pro 3D Mid 2 GTX
http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-XA-Pro-3D-...=I1937XJZ9T0DOB