
10 in Trail Running Shoes
Salomon - SPEEDCROSS 6 GORE-TEX
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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 do not slip on wet rocks"
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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."
"Running in very different terrains and my speedcross never let me down"
"They’re awesome for any sort of dirt, loose terrain and even going through water."
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"always dry"
"They’re awesome for any sort of dirt, loose terrain and even going through water."
"I have the Speedcross 6 (GTX), and they have been perfect for snow and muddy conditions."
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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."
"I'm flat footed but I didn't need to switch out my insoles since the standard insoles are already comfy 😄"
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"The tread is ultra durable. ... I play 300 days a year and they lasted about 18 months."
"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"
"My last pair I got in July 2024 and I put on them over 2,200 miles (in a year). ... I still wore my oldies today."
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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."
"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."
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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."
"the rubber is quite soft and wears down fast with rock"
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"Wouldn’t want to climb a mountain with terrain that could turn my ankle though."
"Wouldn’t want to climb a mountain with terrain that could turn my ankle though."
"but prefer boots if I can for ankle stability."
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"Anything beyond a sprint and those are a solid no for me."
"I find the drop and midsole too harsh for long-distance running, though. Anything longer than 20km, and my feet start hurting."
"the lugs are just so aggressive. ... It would probably not be suited to my use case"
I wear Salomon trail running shoes as my man everyday pair . https://a.co/d/0gyodgYk
Some will say otherwise but I think you can't go wrong with the Speedcross 6 GTX.
Gore-tex Salomon Speed Cross 6’s
Trail running shoes with gore tex. Examples: Salomon speedcross 6 gtx or Nike Pegasus trail gore tex. I use/used both and have great traction in snow, mud and icy conditions.
Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX. I wear these year round. Get the GTX version - breathable Gore-Tex lining provides reliable waterproofing.
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!
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.
I’ve used Salomon trail runners for nearly 20 years as my go-to every day shoe at home and while traveling. Currently I have the Speedcross 6 in black and they look great even off the trail. I have the Gore-tex option as I generally avoid traveling in warm climates and they provide better protection in light snow/slush. For warm climates, the regular non-goretex breath much better. For actual hiking and trail running, I prefer shoes from La Sportiva. I’ve found their tread to be better when scrambling on rocks and off trail and the rubber doesn’t seem to wear down as quickly. Most of their models tend to be more colorful so I don’t use them as much for casual wear. I’ve had a couple of pairs of On running shoes as well. They’ve been the cool trendy brand for the last few years but I wasn’t impressed with their quality of materials. Both pairs I owned the fabric on the top of the shoe near the last eyelet started fraying and tearing after only a few months of wear.
Salomon Speedcross is superb. Got the GTX 6 which has GORE-TEX and is basically an all round dad shoe for smashing about in mud, running, hiking etc. The grip is really very exaggerated so not one for road running, but in mud and wet grass they’re amazing.
I have the Speedcross 6 (GTX), and they have been perfect for snow and muddy conditions. I find the drop and midsole too harsh for long-distance running, though. Anything longer than 20km, and my feet start hurting. They also run narrow, so do try them on first. They are light and fast, but somewhat of a waste on less technical terrain.
I have the Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX and it's super comfy and super grippy! I'm flat footed but I didn't need to switch out my insoles since the standard insoles are already comfy 😄 Since it's a trail runner, it's not the most stable for the ankle but it's flexible enough to go through tight spots and hold on to little rocks when scrambling. It's also protective enough na thorns or sharp rocks didn't cut the sides or pierced through the shoe! The only issue I have lang is the GTX version isn't really for PH weather since mas "kulob" siya due the the waterproofing material (tested it during a stormy hike and totoo naman na waterproof talaga 😆) so mas mabilis uminit sa foot area and might be prone to blistering if you're not wearing the right socks (would reco wool socks for moisture wicking)
I wear xt6, xt4 and acs daily around town and for light hikes. I have some speed cross 6 gtx I wear for slightly more rough trails but prefer boots if I can for ankle stability.
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