Salomon XT Wings are horrible!!!!!

Took a brand new pair out from a box today for a 14.68 mile run w/Dave, Jonas, Greg Johnson & his cousin(who I didn't catch his name because he lost his voice). I've gotten so used to flexible, low profile midsoles that running in elevated, stiff heel counters is not doable anymore. We did a gravel loop in the country and it turned into a nice progression effort as the last 4 miles were between 7:00-6:50 pace. My legs never really got moving correctly and I'm attributing this to the shoes. Regardless, we already got tan lines on the second day of spring during an hour and forty-eight minutes on the open road. As for the kicks, they'll become part of the commuter outfit.