The S-Lab Skate Pro is the most rigid Salomon boot and is provided with a buckle. The connection at the front of the boot is set back slightly so that the pivot point is closer to the ball of the foot. This is better for makes skating easier. This boot is for the skater who likes to achieve high speeds will still enjoying the comfort and ease of use that they have come to expect from clip skates.
While skating the foot should not be strained. The soft material on the inside of the boot is a nice change when compared with the insides of conventional skating boots. The hard plastic back gives lateral stability but not not hinder skating low with lots of knee bend. Unclipping is easy and running is easy on them. Naturally these can also be used for cross country skiing and roller skating.