Salomon - Winter Cross Spike

If you wanted shoes with spikes, I'd have said the Salomon Wintercross Spike, but if you're going to use microspikes, then maybe the S/Lab Genesis Spine would give the same protection of the Wintercross but with a regular sole

I would probabl do something like Solomon spike cross. They make both with and without the gator. But they're kind of heavy. I have them without the gator [https://www.backcountry.com/b/salomon-winter-cross-spike-shoe?CMP\_SKU=SALZABJ&MER=0406&skid=SALZABJ-BLFICOSAYE-US55UK50&srsltid=AfmBOopQC8LstidVnh2efEUX9Yh-ZSLEf\_lBOYa194bd1MMGjtFp0v7WDNU](https://www.backcountry.com/b/salomon-winter-cross-spike-shoe?CMP_SKU=SALZABJ&MER=0406&skid=SALZABJ-BLFICOSAYE-US55UK50&srsltid=AfmBOopQC8LstidVnh2efEUX9Yh-ZSLEf_lBOYa194bd1MMGjtFp0v7WDNU)

[https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/winter-cross-spike-li4420/L47307300](https://www.salomon.com/en-us/product/winter-cross-spike-li4420/L47307300) Tungsten spikes built in, built in gator, warm. I've used these for Colorado winters and they're pretty good. Mine are a bit older and have less padding, but these look improved.

Yah. I have Solomon Snowspike

I used Hoka Mafates for my winter running. They grip well in snow and ice. For more extreme weather.I have a pair of Salomon Spike Cross shoes

I’m a trail runner that lives up in the Colorado mountains, I use normal trail shoes on the icy/snowy roads we have. I have goretex shoes but rarely use them since my feet somehow don’t get wet despite running in snow. If you have a lot of ice you can get these spikes that attach to your shoes for traction. Just lookup “nano spikes” as an option. You can also get shoes with spikes built in, Salomon has a spiked version of their speed cross shoes. Norda makes a spiked shoe. Both of these options have gorged uppers. I avoid spikes unless the entire path I’m running has snow and ice, if there are stretches of just bare road I’ll just run in trail shoes more carefully since spikes on asphalt feels like hot garbage. You can also make your own spike shoes. Some runners put screws through an old pair of shoes (road or trail works). They do it so the tip of the screw is sticking out of the sole of the shoe and that will help with traction. Obviously removing insole first and screw from inside the shoe to the bottom and pick screws that will stick out a bit when flush with the bottom of the shoe so you don’t feel it with your feet. You can also get water proof spays/coatings like never-wet and spray the outside of the shoe for added water protection. Hope that helps, I would just try out your existing shoes to make sure there is a problem to be solved. I find that just having good balance is a bigger thing than the shoes, that is unless it’s smooth ice, then it’s time for spikes.

I just ordered a pair from my local running store, only commenting to suggest you try them on first. I'm a 12 in Salomons and a 12 to 12.5 in Hokas, and I had to size up to a 13 in the 001s.

A pair of Salomon trailrunners. Durable and comfortable.

Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.

Salomon trail runners. They’re my goat shoes - the only thing they don’t get a grip on is wet wood.