Salomon - Speedcross 3
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"with the weight so low it's going glide like crazy."
"its extremely light and wireless without having holes ... i dont like my mouse to be physically open"
"after shifting to deathadder 59g feel much better."
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"enough of a hiking shoe for class 5 tech terrain"
"Very good on rocky, technical terrain. ... Use: any trail up to marathon distance."
"My feet sweat so bad that my waterproof boots are soaked even in dry conditions so I prefer shoes that dry quickly inside and ventilate well to keep my feet from soaking. ... I did a 20 mile hike in NM that crossed the Gila river maybe 40 times and my Topo Traverse shoes were perfect because after the river section they had dried during the next 30 minutes of dry hiking."
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"About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains."
"Cascadias are super durable. ... When I was a letter carrier they were my shoe of choice- you could often find last year's model on sale, and the outsoles held up much better than many other brands over time."
"Salomon speedcross can take a beaten on the trails. ... Two pairs in 3 years with about 800 miles each pair."
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"Got me through a week with everything Utah can throw at you - snow, mud, dirt, gravel, sand, slickrock, slot-canyon scooting, and the occasional stream crossing - and I never felt unsure of my footing."
"great traction"
"They also have the best sole material I’ve found for slippery mud and rocks."
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"it’s comfy ... does the job perfectly ... I know it’s not built for concrete but it’s comfy and does the job perfectly. ... I recently used it in Japan and averaged 30k steps a day for 9 days. Feet didn’t hurt and still had energy to squeeze in a couple of 5k runs."
"I hiked the TMB (with a heavy-ish backpack) and ran the Alta Via 1 (with just a hydration vest) in these shoes (different pairs since this was in different years) and found them to be perfect for both."
"Certainly for taller/bigger person's (I am 1.87 and 80kg) this imo is a really great shoe for all terrain. ... I have been running mountains trails upto 60km in Scotland, Belgium, France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland ."
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"the toebox is too narrow for me and gives blisters on the outside of my big toes. ... the toe box is just too tight for me."
"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
"They fit more rigid with more pressure points and have less room in the tow box. ... They were never as comfortable out of the box or hiking as a topo athletic shoe and I’ve had several pairs. ... I’m always very ready to take these shoes off at the end of the day.. ... after a long day, my feet feel like they were in a rock crusher since the cushion 0%."
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"I wear through the soles of Speedcrosses as though they are made of butter."
"I wear through the soles of Speedcrosses as though they are made of butter."
"the rubber is quite soft and wears down fast with rock"
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"the middle of the sole doesn’t have any grip on the bottom, literally just a plastic plate with branding on it. ... I found myself slipping on rocks right jn that section of the sole which led to some of my biggest spills."
"speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill."
"Same, speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill."
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"My feet hurt just thinking about running in speedcross on pavement, ha ha. Those lugs would kill."
"I always hate wearing my Salomon trail runners in the city on sidewalks…"
"No pavement! 😂"
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"speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill."
"My feet hurt just thinking about running in speedcross on pavement, ha ha. Those lugs would kill."
"Same, speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill."
3 in rotation. Brooks Caldera for most of my trail runs; a pair of Timp 4’s hybrid road/trail (bumped down from 1st string once the tread started to wear) and Solomon Speed Cross for extra traction when it’s wet (rare, since I’m running in the Sierra foothills mostly).
r/trailrunning • Between how many trail shoes do you rotate? ->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've had a pair of solomon speedcross 3 for about 10 years that I've been in love with. With a good pair of socks I think they're pretty good for the winter.
r/halifax • Outdoor Runner/Joggers I have a question ->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. ->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 ->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? ->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? ->Same. Light, cushy, and great traction. My go-to for most hikes in CO.
r/coloradohikers • Estes Park first time hiker footwear recommendation ->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 ->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 • What shoes for first Spartan? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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