Description
- BEST FOR: For the next-generation Speedcross 5 men’s trail running shoes, we revisited the essence of what made the original Speedcross legendary. By enhancing its grip and introducing a more dynamic upper, we’ve set a new standard for performance and fit. With improved stability and a sleek, refined design, the Speedcross 5 establishes a new benchmark in trail footwear. Ideal for trail running in mixed and muddy terrain.
- PROTECTIVE UPPER: Completely welded upper with disassociated Sensifit arms to move more naturally with your foot. Anti-debris mesh upper keeps trail debris and mud out. Highly durable ripstop fabric construction won’t tear or rip and is abrasion-resistant, ideal for use through varied and overgrown terrains.
- VERSATILE GRIP: All-terrain Contagrip rubber outsole with deep, aggressive 5 mm lugs for premium adhesion/traction delivers better push-off grip and confident braking grip. Ideal for navigating diverse terrain, including rocky trails, muddy paths, and loose gravel on a wide range of outdoor trail terrain.
- STABILITY: The Speedcross 5 features a specialized heel unit that cradles your heel for optimal support, promoting a clean foot strike and enhancing stability throughout your stride for unmatched stability and reliability on any terrain.
- SECURE FIT: Featuring Sensifit construction and a Quicklace single pull and stowable closure for a precise optimal foothold, and welded, foot-hugging comfort.
JohnP –
I’m on my second pair of Speedcross 5s. The shoe is extremely supportive and grips really well. There is a tradeoff to consider, because the lugs wear off sooner than on a sole with greater surface area.
Rebekah McCoy –
Amazing shoes, great fit, true to size. I order my shoes 1 size bigger for running, I have high arches and change out my shoes once every 6 months to a year. I run the mountain and these are Very comfortable.
Sharon Bowman –
I was beyond surprised when I put these shoes on, not only are they great grip hiking shoes, they were very comfortable.. I will buy them again.
Sean b –
Comfy and look great!
chris –
These type shoes are made to fit tight. Not length but around your foot. You need to tighten them down and they “lock” your foot in nicely and after a couple weeks they conformed to my foot. They feel very comfortable after what I assume was the break-in period. I hate tying my shoes so I appreciate the system to tighten the laces. For me they could have put something better to grab when tightening as the string is small and kinda cuts into your hand when you really put pressure to get them nice and tight. What they call I believe the “garage” (where you tuck the extra laces) was a little tricky for me but I do have very narrow feet so may be why there was a lot of excess string. I got the hang of it however I could tie a regular pair of shoes in the time it takes me to get them completely squared away where they are not visible. Now on to their intended use: Trail running….. they perform better than any other trail running shoes I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned many…. probably too many! The tightness I mentioned really comes in handy running over uneven ground like rocks, mud, up and down steep inclines. The times each step has to be precise or disastrous consequences would follow. The tread on the bottom is large and knobby it provided amazing traction on my recent run on a 4 mile trail during the last two miles it came a drenching downpour. I was amazed at the lack of slipping, sliding. I do wish the shoes were waterproof however I understand It would be impossible on this model without making them airtight and very hot for all but winter runs. They do have the same model except for gtx that are waterproof. The added gortex makes them waterproof but would only be useful (to me) in the winter because gortex will burn your feet up in temps over 75f or so in my experience. So I think the trade off is well worth it. Also I need to mention although they aren’t waterproof my feet didn’t get soaked like I expected and actually stayed dry until I was close to my truck digging for my keys and I stepped in a large puddle that I didn’t notice. While I was running and dodging most deep water my feet were completely dry. Overall I do have a couple things that would be nice if added or changed I can’t remove a star on a product that does exactly what it’s made to do. If they last like I expect them too I think the price although high is worth it. I will be doing many runs so if anything fails or my review changes for the worse I will update immediately. Thanks for reading and I hope it helps someone who is on the fence about these.
Maxwell Paul Fluckiger –
Calidad Salomón, para mi de la mejor marca, blandas para asfalto, pero en tierra genial, buen precio, totalmente recomendables…
Richard I Boroughs –
These are great fitting, lightweight, supportive shoes that are so comfortable I wear them everyday, including for work, and even for golf – the tread is perfect for wear on the course!
joe –
These things are great. They are comfortable, light, meshy so NOT waterproof but in temperate temperatures they dry fast and breath easy. The grip is bonkers good and the flex is nice for me, also reasonably light. The quick lace system has come a long way and allows for easy tightening that you can mold to your foot with a bit of practice. However I put a lot of rough miles on em and i hike and backpack with em as well as trail run. The mesh sides and plastic side supports are a common failure point for me. Now I’ve bough 4 of em so i think i get an appropriate amount of life out of them before they start to go but just know that’s gonna go on you eventually. I have a question for all of you. THEY CHANGED THE SIDE SUPPORT MATERIAL! It looks like recycled plastic fiber…its feels like paper. I just got the new ones and am taking them out. Can anybody tell me how this new material holds up? Prefferably in my return window?
Hans Dekkers –
Tread life doesn’t last long
nancy sanchez –
Bought them for an obstacle course race. Didn’t have a chance to break them in. Put them on at the venue & they were immediately comfortable. They held up great & kept my feed warm & relatively dry throughout. Grip worked well because of the “spikes” below
Nice looking shoe as well. I bought my regular sneaker size & they fit great.
Gus –
A totally different running shoe than any I had before. Excellent experience: Snug, perfect grip, ultra light. Shoes are obviously very personal, but for me these are incomparably superior to my top of the line Asics running I had over the last years.
Loki –
Están súper cómodos, la talla exacta, al caminar se sienten muy confortables, de muy buena calidad.
Sin duda los recomendo.
Loki –
I do a lot of trail running and hiking, and after going through several pairs of shoes, I’ve finally found the Salomon Speedcross series to be the best. Over the last couple of years I’ve gone through several pairs and about 2000 miles and they’ve remained my preferred shoe.
First and foremost, sizing is on point but these fit narrow compared to a lot of shoes, even the wide version doesn’t truly feel “wide.” If you have a large/wide foot, you may want to try a pair on before you buy. However, with that said, that narrow fit usually translates to stability due to how snug around your feet they fit. Additionally, the tread on the shoes translates to the best grip I’ve encountered on a trail shoe which leads to a lot of confidence on the trails and hills whether it be rocky, smooth, slippery, or wet.
The insoles are comfortable but in wetter conditions they can potentially curl up when descending steep hills. Additionally, I deal with a lot of foot pain, so for that they tend to run a little thin. I typically just replace the included soles with thicker, thermomoldable ones, which in my case, have consistently been the Viktos brand “Ruck Recovery” insoles but there are plenty of other options out there as well.
Speaking of the tread, it’s pretty durable. Through mostly dry, hard packed, southern California terrain, I’ll average about 400-600 miles (or usually 4-6 months) per pair. With that said, at around 400 miles the tread around the ball of foot is usually worn down enough to consider replacing them just for the sake of potential slipping down less than stable (hard-packed with grainy pebbles/rocks and loose dirt) terrain. Also worth noting, it’s not recommended to use these on pavement or asphalt, the lifespan of the tread will go down significantly if you do. So keep that in mind if you’re using these in mixed terrain environments that may include paved roads.
All that aside, I’ve yet to find a better all-around trail shoe.