Salomon - THUNDERCROSS Series
Models:
THUNDERCROSS
THUNDERCROSS GORE-TEX
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Based on 1 year's data from Mar 17, 2026 How it works
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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"
"I take these babies on moraine and awful Tian-Shan rock and scree more often than not and they still hold up for 1500-2000km, which I haven't seen in any other trail runner, or boot for that matter. Not even close."
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"The Salomon Thundercross has become my all-time favorite shoe. ... I wear it for hiking, backpacking, hunting, refereeing soccer, and everyday office wear. ... I have multiple pairs. Some that I use outdoors and some that I wear every day."
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"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
"Light"
"Light as it can be."
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"the only thing they don’t get a grip on is wet wood."
"I like the... aggressive lugs of the Thundercross for steep grass and T5/T6 terrain."
"But if may higher budget ka, you cant go wrong with Salomon Speedcross/Thundercross"
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"It has a slightl wider toebox than other non-zero drops."
"unusually wide at the toebox and midfoot for the brand"
"have a wide toebox"
Disliked most:
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"And they aren’t good on anything wet."
"the only thing they don’t get a grip on is wet wood."
"And they aren’t good on anything wet."
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"They all fit differently. ... It was infuriating. ... So, a warning to all: Try all models of a given brand, because you can't rely on equivalent fit."
"they are narrow. ... I don’t think I could do any long real long distance in them for that reason."
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"they are narrow. ... I don’t think I could do any long real long distance in them for that reason."
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"It being a little hot for my feet mid summer"
512DirtyD 1.0I'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
Affectionate_Love229 0.1The 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.
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).
_Aj_ 0.1Both 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
autocol 0.1Salomon Gore Tex sneakers. My second choice are Saucony Gore Tex sneakers.
azuresubmarine 1.0I 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 😄
bythorsthunder 0.1What 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.
Cadillac-Blood 1.0I'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.
Chiquitalime 1.0Easy switch to : Salomon Thundercross, I like the gtx version . Ran a bunch of 50 k UTMB races in Europe and never had one blister. Ran the whole TMB and no foot issues. But then I found Kailas 330 and honestly no looking back You will have have no blisters. I don’t tape my toes but I wear xbionic socks or compressport only. Makes a huge difference. Just did a 100k. Don’t worry about my feet at all. Not a single blister or hot spot.
ChuckFugger 1.0Salomon Glide Max TR 3rd pair- 200 miles - Distance on buffed out nontechnical trail. Salomon Thundercross 2nd pair - 50 miles - Winter with screws Salomon Genesis 2nd pair - 180 miles - Do anything shoe at casual pace Merrell Agility Peak 5 - 112 miles - Technical trail, foot protection, but untrustworthy at speed. Salomon Genesis S/Lab - 354 miles - Do anything at speed, nearing end of life. Replacement pair waiting in the closet. Hoka Clifton 9 - 304 miles - Pavement
Cold_Art5051 0.1Over 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.
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