Salomon - Speedcross 6
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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"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."
"I’m a very wide boy, but the Salomon Speedcross and Genesis both fit very comfortably."
"doesn't kill my feet on long runs"
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"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
"very very light"
"Light"
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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."
"My favourite for trail running over muddy terrain or well worn paths."
"It grips like crazy on muddy trails"
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"Durability has been great through ... I've hit 666km and there's some wear on the inside of the heel where my sock rubs. It's rubbed off the first layer and left a wee hole, but I don't notice it while running so I still occasionally use them."
"Salomon speedcross can take a beaten on the trails. ... Two pairs in 3 years with about 800 miles each pair."
"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 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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"They’re almost like running in cleats ... 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"
"They’re almost like running in cleats ... 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"
"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!"
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"I also wish I had the GTX version because they wet out crossing snow or shaking dew off plants."
"Drainage is bad"
"Spent hours in the snow. Feet were wet"
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.
r/CostaRicaTravel • Need real hiking boots? ->Salomon Speedcross 6 Wide. Not much choice in colors (grey), but it's a nice wider fit.
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoes with a wide toe box ? ->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.
r/trailrunning • What’s the best trail running shoe you’ve ever owned and why? ->I've just moved to wider toe boxes. I was a Salomon Speedcross 6 Wide fan, but really they aren't that wide, they just allow stretching and don't restrict your feet like others. Durability has been great through, I've hit 666km and there's some wear on the inside of the heel where my sock rubs. It's rubbed off the first layer and left a wee hole, but I don't notice it while running so I still occasionally use them. What I've done is screenshot my retired gear in Garmin so you can see the distances I got to on the shoes. I've either retired them because of lack of tread or a tear inside or out that's compromised the shoe. Hey, I like getting my money's worth! Here's the screenshot: [https://flic.kr/p/2qTBaV7](https://flic.kr/p/2qTBaV7) Brooks and Salomon have done me well, but as I say I'm trying out wide toe boxes in an effort to help with the heel pain I've been getting for years. I've recently bought Altra Experience Wild and Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3. Both feel great, although the Topo has some great arch support in there, but haven't cranked up the distances yet.
r/trailrunning • Durable wide trail shoes similar to altras? ->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 ->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.
r/trailrunning • Salomon Speedcross 6 are too fragile? / Alternatives ->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.
r/trailrunning • Do you own multiple pairs of shoes? ->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 ->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 • What are the best trail running shoes for hiking when my boots are cooking my feet? ->Trail runners! Salomon Speed Cross 6. Unbelievably great.
r/hikinggear • LA Sportiva boots thoughts ? ->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 • Do i need new hiking shoes ->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 • Do i need new hiking shoes ->Right out of the box. And it’s my lucky day! Just found a barely worn pair at REI for half price.
r/hikinggear • Do i need new hiking shoes ->Those are great shoes and a typical price. I think you’re going to be happy with them!!
r/trailrunning • Trail running up hill. Shoes? ->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 • What shoes for first Spartan? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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