Salomon - Speedcross 3
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
"very very light"
"Light"
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6
"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."
"great traction"
"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."
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"Salomon speedcross can take a beaten on the trails. ... Two pairs in 3 years with about 800 miles each pair."
"they’ve held up super well. ... I’ve definitely mistreated mine with winter runs and SAR work"
"The terrain in Arizona tears up shoes and I can get about 4-500 miles a pair."
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"great traction"
"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."
"The tread alone on those things is outstanding."
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"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."
"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’ve run marathons in the speedcross ... and also wore them to do the GR54 even although it wasn’t muddy (apart from 2 wet days) and they were fine for 190km."
Disliked most:
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"I hate how narrow the toe box is. ... It’s causing issues. ... I simply can’t run in them any longer. ... That is not the case, at least for my foot. ... I can’t imagine how narrow earlier versions were!"
"I stopped getting Salomon because they’re never wide enough"
"they’re never wide enough"
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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."
"burned through a pair of Salomon Speedcrosses in maybe 200 miles. Tread was just gone."
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"speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill."
"Same, speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill."
"they don’t do good on wet rock/roots."
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"I always hate wearing my Salomon trail runners in the city on sidewalks…"
"My feet hurt just thinking about running in speedcross on pavement, ha ha. Those lugs would kill."
"They worked amazing up until my distances started increasing over 10-15 miles. ... When I ran my 1st 50k and my feet started barking I knew I needed more."
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"speedcross is way too slippery on wet rocks and roots downhill."
"Same, 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."
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 • How do people that hike the longer trails train and just do the 20 miles plus a day ->Both. I own a Speedcross 3. 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.
r/gorpcore • Do you buy Salomon shoes for fashion or performance? ->Salomon Speedcross 5s is what I observe in. Just got them last year. Was thinking I would try to squeeze more life out of my Speedcross 3s until I quit observing, but Amazon had a sale on the 5s for $85. So now I have new ones. I've played REALLY low level pickup in my 3s, but I had to be pretty deliberate in not planting to hard on a cut.
r/ultimate • Shoe recommendation on super dry field ->I’m in the same position. I’ve definitely mistreated mine with winter runs and SAR work and they’ve held up super well. I think I’m on my 4th pair since the Speedcross 3 came out. I will admit that the earlier versions of this shoe were better.
r/trailrunning • Salomon Speedcross 6 are too fragile? / Alternatives ->Is there any reason OP can’t buy a second pair once/if the first pair dies? He mentions U.S. parks so is there a reason he can’t stop at a nearby REI to replace the first pair? (I get packing light and only taking one pair at a time but seems like it would be replaceable…) So absolutely trail runners. I like Salomon Speedcross, which I’ve worn for city walking and running (in addition to hiking and trail running). That makes the lugs wear off faster, obviously, but I’ve still gotten 500+ miles from each pair.
r/hiking • One pair of shoes for world tour (kids in tow) — possible to hike and run? ->Seconded. Great shoe for hiking and trail running. Never tried the Goretex version but Salomon does make them.
r/hiking • Which Salomon shoes are best for mixed hiking, waterproof, and flat feet (bonus if run-friendly)? ->Salomon Speedcross has excellent grip on wet rocks and mud. Comes in both GTX and non-GTX version, but I’ve only tried the latter since it dries quickly anyway and I wouldn’t do waterproof shoes in above freezing weather. 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. Had a decent amount of rain and lots of mud on both, and the shoes kept me stable and moving quickly. I haven’t sized up but as I move toward running (hopefully) 100k races, I might have to since I assume my feet will swell after the 50k or so mark. I’ve completely switched to trail runners for both hiking and backpacking and find the only drawback is that I have to buy shoes more often. But if you can afford that, the comfort is worth it!
r/hikinggear • What are the best trail running shoes for hiking when my boots are cooking my feet? ->I’ve found the grip on Salomon Speedcross to be excellent. I also prefer the non-GTX version since it dries much more quickly.
r/trailrunning • Trail runners for hiking/running in the mountains ->La Sportiva's have the best grip on wet rock. After that any shoe with Vibram Megagrip. Followed by Salomon's ContraGrip. They all work well. Best bet, go to a store and try a bunch on. You have recommended shoes from a bunch of people. Now go see how they fit YOUR feet. Go with the ones you like/fit best. Also as others have said skip the waterproofing. It'll only make your feet hot and sweaty. Gortex is for the winter.
r/hikinggear • What are the best trail running shoes for hiking when my boots are cooking my feet? ->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? ->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 ->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? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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