Salomon

THUNDERCROSS Series

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#26 in

Trail Running Shoes

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Sentiment score83% positive
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Last updated: Jun 6, 2026

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Reddit Icon512DirtyD
12 months ago

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

Reddit IconAniviaPls
4 months ago

Both are great. TG is more technical and a tighter shoe. The nova is comfier and works well on roads too

Reddit Iconazuresubmarine
11 months ago

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 😄

Reddit IconChiquitalime
7 months ago

Easy 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.

Reddit IconChuckFugger
7 months ago

Salomon 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

Reddit IconCrunchygranolabro
6 months ago

Speedcross is less narrow. Thundercriss pinches after 5 miles. Speedcross is good for 27+

6 months ago

Yea. Bought the thundercross thinking they would be a similar fit with a broader range of use case scenarios, and within 3 months was back to my Speedcross

Reddit IconDifficultShoe8254
6 months ago

You love them, but I guess you haven't try them before right? The Salomon is a especific terrain tool (muddy terrain), the Merrell will mach way better as a do it all shoe. If you like the Salomon fit have a look at the genesis or maybe thundercross if you are not running very long and in somehow muddish terrain.

Reddit Icondirtrunn
6 months ago

Salomon thundercross, On ultra, TNF Enduris 4, Salomon Aero Glide GRVL 4

4 months ago

Thundercross is a great shoe! They could vent a little better, but ride really well.

about 2 months ago

I found with my Achilles issues that I had to avoid shoes with plates or low flexibility. I liked the Topo Mountain Racer and Salomon Thundercross

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