Salomon - SPEEDCROSS 6 GORE-TEX
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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? ->Wide boi here - oddly enough the Salomon Speedcross 6 works really really well for me, and not even in the wide size that they do make - just half a size up. Something about the upper design is extremely accommodating. No other Salomon fits me. Maybe worth a try.
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoe ->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 ->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 ->Both Asics gortex and Salomon gortex Ive found to be the best I've used. I get probably 2-3000km out of them? Say 8km a day of sandstone gravel fire trails and rocky escarpments for a year. I would get 12-18 months out of them. Sometimes I just wear out heel rubber and foam is still good so I build it back up using Sikaflex or something to go another 6 month lol
r/trailrunning • Most durable trail running 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.
r/hiking • Need recommendations on Trail Running Shoes ->Same. Light, cushy, and great traction. My go-to for most hikes in CO.
r/coloradohikers • Estes Park first time hiker footwear recommendation ->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!
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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. ->Salomon Gore Tex sneakers. My second choice are Saucony Gore Tex sneakers.
r/discgolf • Disc golf shoes? ->Can’t compare the fit but my first (I’m new here) trail shoes are Speedcross 6 goretex by Salomon, they comfy, keep your feet dry when the mud is deeper than expected. In France we get some good price for them (around 100 quids)
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Trail runners! Salomon Speed Cross 6. Unbelievably great.
r/hikinggear • View on Reddit →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.
r/hikinggear • View on Reddit →I haven't been anything but impressed by the Salomon Speedcross
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →Those are great shoes and a typical price. I think you’re going to be happy with them!!
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 →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'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 →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 →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 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.
r/discgolf • View on Reddit →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
r/spartanrace • View on Reddit →Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX. I wear these year round. Get the GTX version - breathable Gore-Tex lining provides reliable waterproofing.
r/hikingwithdogs • 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 →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 wear my Salomon Speedcross 6 for hiking and backpacking trips. Very lightweight and works on muddy and rocky terrain.
r/hiking • 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 →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.
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 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 →Salomon Gore Tex sneakers. My second choice are Saucony Gore Tex sneakers.
r/discgolf • 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 →Some will say otherwise but I think you can't go wrong with the Speedcross 6 GTX.
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 →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.
r/PHRunners • 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 →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 →everyboldies feet are different, you have to find something that fits you. for me, it’s Salomon Speedcross
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 →I guess you have to try them on. I also have wide feet. For some reason, mine fit perfectly. When it gets icy, I put cleats on over them for a little bit more traction. On hiking buddy got them too. Neither of us have twisted an ankle. Maybe we are lucky. The only time she has fallen was when she tripped on a branch running away from a bear!
r/hikingwithdogs • View on Reddit →I trained for and ran my birthday trail marathon (non-organized) in Salomon speedcross 6. They just fit my foot too well to try something else. This year’s model is sexy af too. Still in my same slab ?5 L vest (funky closure, will upgrade)
r/trailrunning • View on Reddit →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.
r/hiking • 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 →New to running and trail running this year too, this is my experience: I bought my Goretex (SpeedCross6) early this fall on a nice discount, I’m very pleased with them, just finished a 15k race this Saturday in non-stop rain, no wet feet. They are comfy but indeed get warm when outside temp >15°C, so I have a new nonGoretex pair for next season. I’m near Paris FR, -5/10°C winter temperatures, it is very muddy outside but I would say less than 10cm deep mud puddle is a no issue to keep my feet dry.
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 →I have worn Salomon Speedcross GTX for years. My last pair I got in July 2024 and I put on them over 2,200 miles (in a year). I said it was time and now I have a new pair but I still wore my oldies today. Habits are hard to break.
r/hikinggear • View on Reddit →I have the Catamount 2 and I really like it (ran in them today), but actually prefer the Cascadia. Also, another vote for skipping GTX. You probably don't need it (or want it) for most runs.
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 have a pair of Salomon speedcross 6 too. Probably them too for the real easy hikes and go from there.
r/PNWhiking • 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 →