Salomon - Speedcross 5
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I use Solomon trail runners, non-waterproof because my feet overheat easily in the summer. They've seen the presis in the summer without issues, and have decent grip.
r/wmnf • Boots for the Whites in Summer? ->The best ones are the ones that fit!! I have wide toes and wore Solomon trail runners for a long time. I switched to Merrell Moab hikers a couple of years ago. Both are 13 Wide (EEE).
r/backpacking • What is the best trail runners for backpacking? ->The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. I switched to hiking shoes (Merrell's) and I feel it's a better compromise between trail runners and boots. Pretty light and more comfortable.
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's. To each there own, I know trail runners are the favorite, the Moab works better for me (I have dainty feet, I guess).
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->Same. Light, cushy, and great traction. My go-to for most hikes in CO.
r/coloradohikers • Estes Park first time hiker footwear recommendation ->I've owned a few Solomon shoes. The speedcross are great trailrunners but I've regretted every other pair of Solomon's I've bought. Those look like they'd be suitable for walking around a park in the city. I wouldn't stray far from the pavement in them.
r/HikingAlberta • Which one should i get? im both comfy with both its just im asking for the durability of the brands, any reviews is a great help. ->FYI: I’m a very wide boy, but the Salomon Speedcross and Genesis both fit very comfortably. None of their other shoes do, but those are both great shoes you might want to try. Hoka also has nice wide options across their lineup. If it‘s grip you want, I find the Speedgoat is second only to VJ Shoes - but VJ run narrow.
r/trailrunning • Is there such a thing as hybrid trail/hiking shoes? ->I can only comment on two shoes in the lineup. Over the years I’ve owned about 20 or so pairs of the Speedcross. It was by far my favorite trail running shoe. When I stopped running a few years ago I switched to the XA Pro which I would call a hybrid of a hiking shoe that you can run in. But for pure running nothing beats the Speedcross. But be aware that Salomon shoes have a reputation for lasting about 450-500 miles. Made the mistake of taking out a pair on a sketchy descent after the 500 mile mark and I was slipping and sliding.
r/trailrunning • Confused about Salomon shoes lineup ->I'm a trail runner turned full time hiker. The past 10+ years I've been partial to Solomon Speedcrosses, XA Pros and La Sportiva Bushidos. The terrain in Arizona tears up shoes and I can get about 4-500 miles a pair. Once I've found a pair that I like, I pay attention to close out deals and can often find $140 shoes for $80-$90. Especially if they are an ugly color. Then I'll stock up and buy 2-3 pair to last me the next year.
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I've ran Spartan Sprint, Super, and Beast and Tough Mudder 10 km and 15 km with Salomon Speedcross 5. The traction was good. I don't have other shoes to compare them to, so not sure how they drain water comparatively, but I plan to keep using them.
r/spartanrace • Shoe recommendations? ->You’re gonna just have to try some and find those that *you* like that perform and last the way *you* want. I like Terrex Swift waterproof grip (Continental sole). Great support. Have had three pair. Adidas replaced one for free because the sole separated. But, in general, they didn’t last very long. I like Salomon Speedcross 5. Not great for wide feet though. Lasted longer than Terrex and lighter. If you toe drag, you’ll easily wear a hole. I may buy another pair if hit a sale. Nike Pegasus Gore-Tex Trail. Super light, great waterproof. Lasted well, especially for the super light feel. Not as much lateral support as some others. Toe tread eventually separated. Extended life via shoe-goo. Would definitely buy on sale.
r/discgolf • Shoes shoes shoes! ->I have the S/lab ultra 2 and the speed cross. I don't wear either of them for longer than 50k runs though because my feet get sore with the lack of cushion. The thundercross has been recommended, but I haven't tried it.
r/trailrunning • Nimble and safe shoes recommendation ->WNC here as well. Salomon Speedcross. A little too narrow, so I’ll be switching them soon. They’re almost like running in cleats, and I’m finding that after 8+ miles on the rocks, roots, and moss of Pisgah — i can feel my feet tiring… I need something more comfortable
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →What do you want to do? I love my Solomon trail runners but if I'm sliding down shale I'll take the Keens all day long. Both are good brands in my experience.
r/HikingAlberta • View on Reddit →I wore Salomon speedcross exclusively for over a decade but their quality is shit now and they're expensive. I switched to Danner.
r/hiking • View on Reddit →Hiking boots always seemed so cumbersome, and if they get wet it's a bigger to deal with. Never understood the appeal. Used to backpack in Solomon Speed Crosses before they went to shit, but still opt for light feet and more nimble movement on the terrain (hoka been treating me ok). Only time for boots is when you need to put on crampons.
r/hiking • View on Reddit →Right out of the box. And it’s my lucky day! Just found a barely worn pair at REI for half price.
r/hikinggear • View on Reddit →I would definitely recommend a shoe that is not the Speedcross. I’ve run the 50k so I can’t speak for the entirety of the 50 mile course but speedcrosses on slickrock is going to be a bad time and slickrock is already pretty punishing on the body. I think a road shoe should would be preferable to them if you can’t find a trail shoe you like. I would like to run the 50 mile course (would be my first at that distance) and the biggest thing holding me back beyond intimidation of that distance is finding the right shoe because I will never forget how hard that course felt on my feet (and I did all my long runs on pavement for training). The course is super runnable and not technical (at least what I’ve done) so can be done with little to no hiking if your fitness allows.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →I can only comment on two shoes in the lineup. Over the years I’ve owned about 20 or so pairs of the Speedcross. It was by far my favorite trail running shoe. When I stopped running a few years ago I switched to the XA Pro which I would call a hybrid of a hiking shoe that you can run in. But for pure running nothing beats the Speedcross. But be aware that Salomon shoes have a reputation for lasting about 450-500 miles. Made the mistake of taking out a pair on a sketchy descent after the 500 mile mark and I was slipping and sliding.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I love my Solomon’s and they are all I run in. That being said they don’t do good on wet rock/roots. So if that was a decent liklihood I’d look at something else that known to do well on wet rock.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →+100 sa Merrel Agility Peak. Nakababa ako sa Litalit Trail ng KXC na mabilis at walang kaba, kinuha lang ata namin ng 1.5hrs kasi unahan sa classroom sa Licungan ??. 80° descent yun na combinations ng rocks, mud, at paved paths na malumot. Binagyo pa kami nun kaya doble ang dulas at putik ????. But if may higher budget ka, you cant go wrong with Salomon Speedcross/Thundercross, Hoka Mafate/Speedgoat
r/PHikingAndBackpacking • View on Reddit →Mm ditto. Currently four pairs. Speed cross, and a topo. i dont remember which one. Theyre minimalistish and a race prize. (Total brag).. I have plenty fine arches and their inserts or whatever hurt my feet without a super plush sock. But also a pair of torins and asics, gel contented? Idk. They were on sale $60. Good shoe though. New balance has, or had at least a less expensive trail shoe. I thought they were great and transitioned from trail to road on them regularly. Also I wear my torins on steep trail all the time.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Personally the Salomon speed cross 4-6 are my go to for anything up to 50k with that degree of technical terrain. Mainly because they fit my feet like a glove. Genesis have me curious though.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I haven't been anything but impressed by the Salomon Speedcross
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I'm a trail runner turned full time hiker. The past 10+ years I've been partial to Solomon Speedcrosses, XA Pros and La Sportiva Bushidos. The terrain in Arizona tears up shoes and I can get about 4-500 miles a pair. Once I've found a pair that I like, I pay attention to close out deals and can often find $140 shoes for $80-$90. Especially if they are an ugly color. Then I'll stock up and buy 2-3 pair to last me the next year.
r/hiking • View on Reddit →Definitely get trekking poles. For me, I greatly prefer to hike in trail runners than hiking boots. Aside from being way more comfortable, they have better grip imo. I mostly hike with Salomon Speedcross trail running shoes, and they are excellent on both rocky trails and in wet weather. I've never found a pair of hiking boots that protect against slipping on wet rock all that well
r/hiking • View on Reddit →I’ve done plenty of races and you’re definitely going to want shoes with tight laces and deep lugs. See Salomon Speedcross and Hoka Mafate for reference. Don’t do a waterproof shoe.
r/spartanrace • View on Reddit →everyboldies feet are different, you have to find something that fits you. for me, it’s Salomon Speedcross
r/hiking • View on Reddit →FYI: I’m a very wide boy, but the Salomon Speedcross and Genesis both fit very comfortably. None of their other shoes do, but those are both great shoes you might want to try. Hoka also has nice wide options across their lineup. If it‘s grip you want, I find the Speedgoat is second only to VJ Shoes - but VJ run narrow.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Second the Solomon speed cross. They are solid and as close to cleat like as you’ll get in trail running shoes. On wet grass- you’ll slide around. But for everything else it’s quite good. Sides don’t blow out like hokas and some other brands. And it’s a good transition shoe if you are recovering from plantar fasciitis.
r/ultimate • View on Reddit →I just bought a pair of Salomon speedcross' and they're very very light and grippy. Compromise is weaker protection against bashing big rocks etc.
r/hiking • View on Reddit →Same. Light, cushy, and great traction. My go-to for most hikes in CO.
r/coloradohikers • View on Reddit →I would buy new just for an excuse to get a pair of the Salomon Speed Cross trail runners. They are the BEST hiking shoes I’ve ever had.
r/hikinggear • View on Reddit →even when you encounter water they dry out much faster, I only use full waterproof when snow hiking and it's important to keep your feet warm and dry. I've actually considered retiring my old hoka speedgoats to be watershoes for kayaking type activities. I also have a lot of boots and shoes. My opinion just on the trail runners I've had: Hoka speedgoat the most breathable but the most fragile, shallower lugs, great on compacted dirt fire roads in the heat but get torn up on rockier trails like gorgonio. Salomon speedcross more durable and less breathable, deeper lugs on the bottom for softer dirt, I probably liked these the most for an all around general purpose if you are going up some of the higher mountains Alta lone peak, probably inbetween the speedgoat and speedcross in most ways including breathability and lug depth. These have a very roomy toe box which makes it a darling for PCT through hikers for those extra long miles, however because of that looser fit they don't feel as secure when scrambling on rocks.
r/socalhiking • View on Reddit →Agreed. They were my first Spartan shoe and they were ok to start. But they stay wet and they’re heavy compared to a lot of other shoes. I can do them for a sprint if need be. Anything beyond a sprint and those are a solid no for me.
r/spartanrace • View on Reddit →[These shoes](https://bestthingsdaily.blogspot.com/2025/06/salomon-speedcross-5.html) grip like crazy and have held up great on rough trails.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Same, speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill. Otherwise it's the near perfect shoe.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I like Oboz boots. I also like my Solomon trail runners. I've done massive days in both, totally depends what you are more comfortable in. I do personally find benefit in some ankle protection and waterproofness. Some folks poopoo that... but I bet they have wet feet.
r/vermont • View on Reddit →They're a great dry trail running shoe, but not great for Spartan. Drainage is bad, there's shoes with much better traction out there, and they're heavier than most. Inov-8 and Altra completely outclass them with almost every offering. Solomon even makes better shoes, but they're rarely recommended because they're more expensive.
r/spartanrace • View on Reddit →The speed cross are the best you can get for snow, etc but for ice, I won't chance it without Yakitrax or similar spikes. That and reducing the pace to 13 minute miles have kept me upright.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Speedcross is my favourite shoe ever made (I've had at least 5 pairs) _but_ they're for soft/muddy ground. The trails have massive lugs which are perfect for traction in mud, but not ideal for rock. More importantly, the rubber is quite soft and wears down fast with rock.
r/CampingandHiking • View on Reddit →Been through almost every major brand - I love the Salomon Speed Cross Vs, but I have narrower feet and need a waterproof and highly durable shoe. It depends on the shape of your foot and your gait. Go to REI or a local running store and they can give you an assessment and some tailored options!
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →The thought of running slickrock in a pair of Speedcrosses just made my whole body tense up. I have a hard time thinking of a worse shoe for that terrain.
r/Ultramarathon • View on Reddit →I'm seeing Lone Peak 8s for $105-140. I'd be pretty happy with 450 miles out of trail runners at that price point, especially if the upper is the only issue so far. If you only have those holes at the front, and the soles are still in good or even decent condition, they still have plenty of life left in them. You can look into other brands like NNormal or Norda, which should be more durable, but you'll be looking at spending anywhere from an extra $50 or even $200 to get them. I've had really good experiences with the Salomon Speed Cross line, and I've heard good things about the longevity of Topo Athletics, as well. Both of which fall more into the same price point as the Altras. Altras aren't known for their durability, but everything comes down to the specific model, the actual pair you get, and your own use cases. Some people will get the lemon of any given shoe, and some people will get a surprise miracle pair that never dies as well.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Personally Salomon fit me quite well. Speedcross has been my go to for most steep/rocky terrain.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I love the Salomon Speedcross EXCEPT for the fact that they don’t drain at all. They get totally water logged. But they’ve never given my feet trouble. Not super cushy, but they work for me on trails because the ground is so giving.
r/spartanrace • View on Reddit →I need recommendations! I currently run in Salomon Speedcross and while I love the outsole, I hate how narrow the toe box is. It’s causing issues. I simply can’t run in them any longer. Here are the shoes I’ve worn: Altra Lone Peak — Love the wide toe box, but the zero drop and lack of durability just isn’t for me. I went through 3 iterations of Lone Peak, and durability was an issue each time. Saucony Peregrine — Loved that it was a light, all-around trail runner, but I needed more outsole grip. The lugs are too shallow. Also just a little narrow in the toe box, but better than the Speedcross. I’ve had 4 iterations of this shoe. Salomon Speedcross — I like the deep lugs and true-to-fit lacing system. I have only worn one iteration and bought them because I’d read Salomon widened the toe box. That is not the case, at least for my foot. I can’t imagine how narrow earlier versions were! **My needs are: Wide toe box, durability, and a nice grippy sole that can take on rocks, roots, mud, and moisture. I live and run mostly in Pisgah National Forest.** Recommend me what I’m looking for. Thanks in advance!
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Shoes like the Saucony Peregrine, Salomon Speedcross, or Brooks Cascadia provide a good balance between road and trail performance. They are comfortable and super durable. All are within your budget, and with a bit of searching, you can likely find them at discounted prices. I’d recommend trying them on before purchasing, as trail shoes often have a specific fit that can vary between brands.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • View on Reddit →I used speed crosses for Toronto winter and they are awesome. You don’t need to spend 2x. I have a pair of 001, that I won’t be using this winter. For the most part, I just try not to step on the ice. In Toronto the trails are either snow, hard snow or patchy ice with super grippy frozen soil/claw.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →I have owned many Salomon Speedcross shoes and love the speed lacing. Never had a problem
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Just returned to La Sportiva myself and love em. During good running stints, I put on ~50 miles a week and I've run both La Sportiva and the Salomon speedcross series. I run mountain trails and have not been disappointed by either options.
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Solomon Speedcross 5. Sturdy, lightweight, water resistant, badass toe protector, knobby spikes, and last for 6 months of continuous running ????
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Not sure how speed cross compares to those other options. I have Salomon boots that I love, but switched my lows from La Sportiva (that were never quite right) to speed cross. Never looking back!
r/hikinggear • View on Reddit →