Salomon - THUNDERCROSS Series
Models:
THUNDERCROSS
THUNDERCROSS GORE-TEX
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Based on 1 year's data from Feb 4, 2026 How it works
Liked most:
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"most durable shoe I've ever had. ... I have over 800 miles on them, foam is dead, but still a bit of traction left. ... Never got even half of that in other speedgoats outsole."
"most durable shoe I've ever had. ... I have over 800 miles on them, foam is dead, but still a bit of traction left. ... Never got even half of that in other speedgoats outsole."
"I adore my MTN Racer 3's! ... I ran a rim-to-rim-to-rim in a pair, last year's Javelina Jundred (100M), and the Anza Borrego 50M in them. ... Bombproof and 100% trustworthy. ... They are incredible. ... But my Racer 3's took all sorts of hardcore abuse and never ripped, bulged, or tore. ... I ran hundreds of brutal miles without a single issue. ... And I've had two pair to date; looking at getting another pair in the spring."
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"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
"You really appreciate the lightness of them."
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"The toe box is wider than I expected and the shoes are very comfortable overall, just need slightly larger! ... The toe box is wider than I was expecting and very comfortable. ... The toe box is wider than I expected and very comfortable! (I have wider feet so its great) ... Much more comfortable, hopefully will save a toenail for long days haha!"
"these are higher volume than many other models which is great for longer efforts."
"The newer ones, the Prodigio line, are definitely roomier than the older models. ... I would never have been able to be comfortable in LaSpo ten years ago, but now I have three pairs and I love them."
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"Plus it is so grippy when the terrain gets slippy. ... this winter I ran in snow, ice, muddy snow ice and was really happy with the grip."
"Plus it is so grippy when the terrain gets slippy. ... this winter I ran in snow, ice, muddy snow ice and was really happy with the grip."
"My longest day in them was 32 miles with 10k gain and not a hotspot to write about. And this was over East Coast muddy rooty rocky wet."
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"001 is their do it all shoe ... That said I will usually go with my 001 for training and ultra distance races. ... Use the Norda 001 and Hokas for 100M"
"001 is their do it all shoe ... That said I will usually go with my 001 for training and ultra distance races. ... Use the Norda 001 and Hokas for 100M"
"I’ve done everything from groomed gravel to mountainous ultras, peak bagging, scrambling, even hammered some road workouts with some buddies in them."
Disliked most:
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"2 pairs of the Superior 5, terrible traction when wet on limestone."
"Tried my Ultraventures on a recent high route in wet weather and fell twice on slick rock/moss, they are relegated to cutting the grass now."
"Tried my Ultraventures on a recent high route in wet weather and fell twice on slick rock/moss, they are relegated to cutting the grass now."
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"a pair of Salomon's that I didn't realize were Gore-Tex until it was too late and I abandoned in Leon."
"a pair of Salomon's that I didn't realize were Gore-Tex until it was too late and I abandoned in Leon."
"a pair of Salomon's that I didn't realize were Gore-Tex until it was too late and I abandoned in Leon."
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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"
"they retain too much water ... I’ve still been running in them in a very rainy city"
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"which I couldn't buy because they were -too- tight for me over the arch. ... When I tried on the Kjerag 01 I had to size up a full size for them to fit at all, and even then it was slightly uncomfortable. ... Almost two thumbs width of spare length in the front is just not doable."
"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 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."
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"When I ran my 1st 50k and my feet started barking I knew I needed more."
"When I ran my 1st 50k and my feet started barking I knew I needed more."
"they are narrow. ... I don’t think I could do any long real long distance in them for that reason."
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_ 0.2Both 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
Ambitious_Chapter721 0.0I 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.
autocol 0.2Salomon 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.
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.
contrary-contrarian 0.1I like Oboz boots. I also like my Solomon trail runners. I've done massive days in both, totally depends what you are more comfortable in. I do personally find benefit in some ankle protection and waterproofness. Some folks poopoo that... but I bet they have wet feet.
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