Salomon - Speedcross 6

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!

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.

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.

Same. Light, cushy, and great traction. My go-to for most hikes in CO.

I went to REI thinking by I’d get Altras based on how much backpackers love them. Most definitely not for me! I *love love love* the Salomon Speed Cross 6es I ended up with.

I wore [these](https://www.rei.com/product/209916/salomon-speedcross-6-trail-running-shoes-womens?sku=2099160145&store=142&CAWELAID=120217890018822448&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=113279951473&CATCI=pla-309904560692&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2099160145%7C309904560692%7CBA%7C71700000074422625&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_DTlwiliB2yklNnrMyVo5vBQNoS) and they were plenty. Lightweight with great tread for gripping, and our trail was very muddy.

I have a pair of Salomon speedcross 6 too. Probably them too for the real easy hikes and go from there.

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.

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.

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!

Check out Salomon’s Speedcross trail running shoes. One of my favorite shoes I’ve ever had. They’re awesome for any sort of dirt, loose terrain and even going through water. Super lightweight, but still durable and comfortable. I bought my first pair of their Speedcross 3 model 10 years ago, and just got their newer Speedcross 6 a few weeks ago.

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.

I haven't been anything but impressed by the Salomon Speedcross

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.

Honestly, weird opinion but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with going into it with some old or normal running shoes you have. For your first time anyway. Just go for it, see what it’s like, you’ll figure out what you need after awhile if you keep doing it. The first one I did I used my normal running shoes but it was at Lake Castiac, and was a sprint. My first super I did I had Salomon speed cross 6’s and loved them, but kind of learned at that one I should bring a damn hydration pack lmao, but it was more because it was at Cincinnati. I just did the trifecta weekend at Attica and dead ass forgot my hydration pack for day 2 but I was already kind of planning on not using it for those anyway. (I think I would have fucking died if I didn’t have it for the beast the day before though) I feel overpowered when I do like a mini local fun run that’s a mud run and I can just run the hell up or down the slippery hills when everyone is sliding around like crazy because of those shoes lmao

I think once the type of shoe has been established it comes really down to preferences. Different models and manufacturers fit different to different people so the most important is finding something that feels comfortable. Something to consider is the sole of the shoe. Personally I like something that has really bites into the ground, but courses around me all tend to have turf teepads and quite soft ground for the most part, but I could see them being bit uncomfortable on harder and more grippier surfaces. But besides the basic point of trail running shoes there are no right or wrong answers, it is all about comfort, preferences and price point. Edit: For reference: I’ve been liking Salomon for myself, currently have Sense Ride 5 that I wear in the dry summer time and Speed Cross GTX 6 for wet/colder conditions and to some slippier courses in general.

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!

Right out of the box. And it’s my lucky day! Just found a barely worn pair at REI for half price.

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.

Trail runners! Salomon Speed Cross 6. Unbelievably great.

Speed cross 6 goods lang kung soft ang terrain, like dirt roads, mud, or loose gravel dahil very aggressive ang lugs and spacing niya. But that also means less traction sa solid surfaces lalo na pag basa kaya bihira lang may gumagamit niyan sa trail races as there are lots of better options now. Salomon used to have lots of stores here in PH, but I think MOA na lang ata natira but they are still carried by ROX.

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.

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.

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.

Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.

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.

Personally Salomon fit me quite well. Speedcross has been my go to for most steep/rocky terrain.

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.

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.

Yes! this is a great point. I always hate wearing my Salomon trail runners in the city on sidewalks… I do it because I absolutely need trailer runners and my other pair of shoes is usually something more dressy.

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.

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

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

everyboldies feet are different, you have to find something that fits you. for me, it’s Salomon Speedcross

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.