Salomon - THUNDERCROSS
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"What I love about our oven vs. the air fryer is the amount of space the oven offers. Rotisserie chicken, 4 baked potatoes, pizza, evenly cooked tenderloin with a broil setting that can provide a crust."
"I use it a ton for roasting peppers along with daily for everything else."
"just for hiking and trail rubbing ... Personally I wore them for my ultra."
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"I was quite impressed with its comfort and trail capabilities, and truly believed I had found an excellent shoe for my long runs and hikes. ... the New Balance Hierro v9 remains my top choice for comprehensive trail running. Its superior comfort and, crucially, its consistently reliable grip in varied and challenging conditions make it a more dependable partner on the trails I typically encounter. ... I feel more secure in the Hierro, and that confidence is key. In fact I will be using it for my upcoming races and that says it all."
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole on the Hierro v9 is simply outstanding. Its 4.5mm lugs provide excellent, reliable traction across various surfaces, from dry dirt to slick roots and muddy patches. I've always felt incredibly secure, and it consistently inspires confidence in diverse conditions. ... Great Vibram outsole grip, even on mud and wet rocks"
"The Trabuco 12 have been the best trail shoes I’ve ever owned. ... I’m 6”4 and charge hard over serious rocky terrain…and I feel completely safe in them."
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"Cascadias are super durable. ... When I was a letter carrier they were my shoe of choice- you could often find last year's model on sale, and the outsoles held up much better than many other brands over time."
"Salomon speedcross can take a beaten on the trails. ... Two pairs in 3 years with about 800 miles each pair."
"I've been on a pair of Salomon Thundercross for well over 1200km, and they're going strong."
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"I am also on the heavier side (93kg-ish) and the Trabucos are super comfy for me"
"I used them on a 63k/4500m and a 44k/2000m ultra and never thought about my feet."
"It is a glove ... with a more comfortable toe box ... great feeling on the foot overall"
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"I'm on my third pair of Kiger 9s at the moment and they still feel good at 700 miles."
"Currently i think these are the best value trail shoes around as I bought some pairs for $50-90 and they last each 1000+ km"
"they last each 1000+ km ... and durable"
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"except on sandy ground and worst of all on wet rocks and moss ... seriously my confidence level drops to 0 every time i encounter wet rocks wearing any Saucony models"
"2 pairs of the Superior 5, terrible traction when wet on limestone."
"outsole-sponsored athletes and professional reviewers claim the lug pattern and compound are great for dry stuff but not intended for wet or sloppy conditions. ... why use a more expensive compound with LESS durability if there is no meaningful gain in traction/grip on all conditions? ... so...$325 for a trail supershoe that only performs on bone dry conditions?"
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"The tongue of the shoe has a very stiff edge. ... It wasn’t that noticeable on shorter 5-8 mile runs, but then when I used them on a 20 mile long run, they shredded my socks and bruised both my ankles and cut one of them open. ... I’ve never had anything like that happen with any other shoes, never had any discomfort or rubbing from a shoe tongue like that before."
"I canceled my preorder for 899 dollars Seagway Max G3 because I found from first owners that even 25 miles is a stretch for this models. ... It’s actually funny, but I had preorder for G3 Max but I canceled it as soon as I’ve learned that I’m unlikely going to get more than 25 miles on it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a pretty decent scooter, but it primarily for people who takes shorter trips."
"I used them for a 60k and hated them"
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"I’ve had two pair and just usually cut the gaiter off, I live in the SE USA were it stays wet and humid, so I don’t like having another piece of wet fabric stuck to me all day."
"they retain too much water ... I’ve still been running in them in a very rainy city"
"I could feel the sole of the shoe squish like a wet sponge underfoot."
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"It was a total disaster. ... By mile 13, the soles of my feet were two giant blister cushions. ... I hobbled out the next day nearly crying from pain and hitched home, utterly defeated. ... Turns out padding and isolation from scorching hot jagged/sloped black basalt surfaces is important."
"The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. ... My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's."
"Current Salomon trail runners have to thick of a sole and cant feel rock well beneath them ... maybe the ones I have just dont work well for this specific use case."
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"Hilleberg is a winter tent; if you rely on this list and buy it for a summer holiday you will die."
"It being a little hot for my feet mid summer"
I've personally used Salomon thundercross trail shoes .I've run the sprint, super, n beast Salomon makes a great shoe, IMO. I trained with them while running the hills and trails in Austin's Greenbelt and really liked the feel and support of the shoes. AROO
r/spartanrace • Shoe recommendations? ->The best ones are the ones that fit!! I have wide toes and wore Solomon trail runners for a long time. I switched to Merrell Moab hikers a couple of years ago. Both are 13 Wide (EEE).
r/backpacking • What is the best trail runners for backpacking? ->The downside of trail runners to me (Solomans) was I would sometimes get foot bruises on sharp rocky ground. I switched to hiking shoes (Merrell's) and I feel it's a better compromise between trail runners and boots. Pretty light and more comfortable.
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->My Solomans had a rock plate (thank you for pointing out my omission), but I feel a big difference with my Murrell Moab's. To each there own, I know trail runners are the favorite, the Moab works better for me (I have dainty feet, I guess).
r/backpacking • Trail runners for backpacking ->This would be the holy grail of UK shoes wouldn’t it. Best I’ve found off the shelf is the La Spo Mutant but I would rate the Thundercross as a better ‘running’ shoe if that makes sense. The mutant is a bit more like a workhorse than anything sporty. I actually stuck a pair of Inov8 boomerang insoles in my Thundercross which transformed them a fair bit. Left field option - resole an old pair at the Key Cobbler. The 5mm black Megagrip Litebase sole actually works really well on all types of terrain ive found. Same as the one on the Nnormal Tomir. Won’t do you for steep downhill fell running but good enough for sloppier less steep stuff.
r/trailrunning • Shoes that can handle mud AND long distance? ->Best shoe for mixed UK terrain in terms of grip is the La Sportiva Mutant in my opinion. Sticks to wet Lake District rock and is decently lugged. Would be perfect for the ultra. Of the ones you mention, I’ve raced the Thundercross and the Genesis and got on fine. The sense ride would be less grippy than those 2 although a great shoe in itself. What didn’t she like about these? I’ve not ran in it but apparently one of the best shoes for UK out there at the moment is the new Inov8 Trailtalon. Looks great.
r/trailrunning • Trail shoe recommendations for mixed UK terrain? ->Anyone have experience to share with the Salomon S/Lab Genesis? Thinking of getting these for my first 50k later this year since I do better with the 6-8mm drop range Currently have all of Salomon Thundercross and Ultra Glide, Nike Pegasus Trail 5, Altra Lone Peak 8, and Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX (my go to during this snowy training period)
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->I just stuck inov8 boomerang insoles in my thundercross. Will be testing it out on 100 mile in a few weeks. I love the thundercross and the trail talon feel a little heavy for me
r/trailrunning • Shoes that can handle mud AND long distance? ->I use Solomon trail runners, non-waterproof because my feet overheat easily in the summer. They've seen the presis in the summer without issues, and have decent grip.
r/wmnf • Boots for the Whites in Summer? ->Salomon Thundercross
r/trailrunning • What shoes are you rocking at the moment? ->I prefer the Genesis for more runnable trails, whereas I like the firmer midsole and aggressive lugs of the Thundercross for steep grass and T5/T6 terrain. Horses for courses 😄
r/trailrunning • The 25 most recommend trail runners on Reddit (in the past year as of Jul 2025) ->What do you want to do? I love my Solomon trail runners but if I'm sliding down shale I'll take the Keens all day long. Both are good brands in my experience.
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've found that it's rather a matter of preference as long as the heel height isn't too high. My partner goes for zero drops, I tried them but they weren't good for me because I have a flat foot. I am currently enjoying the Salomon Thundercross w/ 4mm height. It has a slightl wider toebox than other non-zero drops. With that box checked, foot stability is what makes a lot of difference, and can that be trained. A high heel height makes me feel like I'm walking on a boat so I feel like it undermines that stability. PSA, completely personal opinion. I am not a professional anything.
r/trailrunning • Does Zero Drop Really Make A Difference When Trail Running? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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