Salomon - Speedcross 6

I keep going back to[ ](https://productpickzone.blogspot.com/2025/06/salomon-speedcross-6.html)[this shoe](https://productpickzone.blogspot.com/2025/06/salomon-speedcross-6.html). It grips like crazy on muddy trails and doesn't kill my feet on long runs.

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.

Seconded. Great shoe for hiking and trail running. Never tried the Goretex version but Salomon does make them.

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!

I’ve found the grip on Salomon Speedcross to be excellent. I also prefer the non-GTX version since it dries much more quickly.

Yeah, I run, hike, and backpack in these shoes (non-GTX version) and haven’t had any issues. The lugs do wear off eventually but I think I got close to 1000 miles from each pair before they did.

Recommendations for best shoes for traction on snow and ice? I did my first winter mountain run today in Salomon Speedcross 6 (my workhorse shoe) and definitely had to take it slow with the snow/ice. Parts of the trail were pure ice, while others were melting snow, so ideally I’d like a shoe that’s good on both. (My winter trail running experience is limited since in the past, I’ve switched to hiking, snowshoeing, and running on treadmill or at lower elevations once the snow hit. But I’m taking my training more seriously now and even signed up for a winter ultra next month… I do love my micro spikes for hiking but it seems like they would be uncomfortable for 50k race, no? Plus I don’t want to take them off/put them back on when I hit dirt at lower elevations.)

Thanks! I’ve tried a variety of shoes and keep coming back to the Speedcross, so I’ll check out the other Salomon options.

I have ▶️ Hoka Tecton X2 - Trail speed ▶️ Salomon Speedcross 6 Goretex - wet days trails ▶️ Salomon Speedcross 6 - Dry days ▶️ Asics Novablast - Track work ▶️ Asics Nimbus 25 - All road runs other than races ▶️ Nike Vaporfly 2 - Race day only (roads) ▶️ Adizero Pro 4 - New race day shoes (roads) I know I have too many but I really value the grip on the trails and how the road shoes work for me.

Salomon Speedcross 5 or 6 are trail running, waterproof shoes that work nicely for DG. The fit tends to be somewhat slim, so best to try them on for proper sizing, which could be a number different than your norm.

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.

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.

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

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.

Trail runners! Salomon Speed Cross 6. Unbelievably great.

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.

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!

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

Those are great shoes and a typical price. I think you’re going to be happy with them!!

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

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

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)

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.