Speedcross 6

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 find my Salomon Speedcross 6 have been great in muddy in muddy conditions.

These are my shoes too! I keep trying ones that I read are “better,” but these are the ONLY ones that make me feel completely secure on technical terrain (especially when muddy) and haven’t given me blisters, even during a 70km. I think I should give up my shoe search and just stick with what I know works for my feet. Although I wish they breathed better on hot summer days (obviously I don’t wear GTX ones but the regular are still warm).

I’m sure there are shoes better suited for longer races, but the problem is that every other shoes I’ve tried (aside from Altra Lone Peaks, but the zero drop has started to give me the usual Achilles issues) have given me blisters after 10km. So the better long distance shoes are definitely not better for me if I’m trying to run through the pain of massive blisters! I’ve tried La Sportiva Bushidos and Prodigios, Scarpa Golden Gate, Salomon Ultraglides and S/lab Ultraglides. My problem is that I pronate significantly on my right foot, so all of these shoes have given me terrible blisters on the inside side of my right heel and the outside of my right ankle bone. Somehow Speedcross just doesn’t! Taking suggestions for what other shoes I might try for 70km+ distances though!

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!

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

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

I like the Speedcross, it’s what I’ve worn for every ultra I’ve run. Great in mud/dirt but also fine in mountainous rocky terrain.

Love Salomon Speedcross trail runners for muddy/slippery terrain. I’ve never lost my footing and can sprint downhill when running super muddy, technical trails! Or just enjoy the hike if I’m not racing 🙂 The lugs are aggressive but that’s what makes them so great on the mud.