Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Tackle trails with confidence in Salomon Speedcross 6 GORE-TEX men's trail-running shoes. Offering excellent grip, GORE-TEX protection and a comfortable ride, they will match your efforts every time.




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View the Salomon Speedcross Product LineView all Salomon Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 10 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 33 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 23 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Single-pull Lace |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Upper | Synthetic/textile |
| Lining | Textile |
| Midsole | EnergyCell+ |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 7.2 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membrane |
Fits slightly large based on reviews
| 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 24.5 Mondo | 25.5 Mondo | 26.5 Mondo | 27.5 Mondo | 28.5 Mondo | 29.5 Mondo | 30.5 Mondo | 31.5 Mondo | |
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| U.S. Men's | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 14 | 15.5 |
| U.S. Women's | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 14 |
| EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 | 46 | 46.6 | 47.3 | 48 | 49.3 | 39 | 40.3 | 42 | 43.3 | 45 | 46.3 | 48 | 49 |
| Mondo | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 24.5 | 25.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.4 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 10.6 | 11 | 11.4 | 11.8 | 12.2 | 12.6 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Over the last six months, my Speedcross 6 Gore-Tex shoes have been used on all kinds of surfaces (gravel and dirt trails, paved paths, concrete sideways, boardwalks etc..) and in all kinds of conditions including snow and ice. The shoes have been truly outstanding. In terms of sizing, the Gore-Tex edition required a half-size larger for a better fit. The interior and external material wear is much better than previously owned Salomon styles. I'm expecting a few more months before ordering another pair!
This is an update to my previous review (i.e. Over 1000km at Six Months - Simply Awesome on 2025-06-19. These shoes defied all kinds of terrain through all seasons. Comfort, fit, cushioning, and durability were truly impressive. When shoes last this long and popular then a redesign is sometimes around the corner! I have bought two more pairs online just in case!
This is an update to my previous review (i.e. Over 1000km at Six Months - Simply Awesome on 2025-06-19. These shoes defied all kinds of terrain through all seasons. Comfort, fit, cushioning, and durability were truly impressive. When shoes last this long and popular then a redesign is sometimes around the corner! I have bought two more pairs online just in case!
Look at the pictures after > two years and > 4,000 miles.
I really like my shoes. Actually I love them, but I bought them to play disc golf in and they just dont hold up. I have less than 30 miles on these shoes, I've only had them two weeks. In just 3 rounds of disc golf I destroyed them. I'm really bummed out because I like them a lot. I wish I would have just used them on the trail and not for golf shoes. I wore a hole completely through them.
Shoe started ripping at tongue and toe by the end of the first 3 weeks. Also wearing them on the street as it became my number one shoes the soul wore out within a month and a half so you cannot wear these shoes on concrete if you expect them to last at all. I would give the shoe a five if it wasn't for the thin material used around the toe and tongue that caused it to rip and the fact that the soul of the shoe wears out so fast.
I got these amazing pair of trek shoes to hike a Erupting volcano in Guatemala (Acatenango & Fuego) and I not once tripped or glitched , I had steady grip and amazing comfort . Never took them off
I bought it one month ago to do a Spartan Race and it was simply awesome.
I have owned multiple pairs of every version of SpeedCross GTX shoes. In almost every way these are the best in the series. Comfort and traction are the best of any shoe I have tried. If you want to trail run or scramble along mountains these are the best. You can stand on the worn out granite of Half Dome and not slip, that is how good the traction is. Huge downside is that the traction you love comes at an insanely high wear rate. I am through the chevrons on the sole in 3 months. Granted I put a ton of hard miles on these but past versions have lasted 9-12 months. At their price they have to find a better compromise of traction vs wear.
I've been using Solomon hikers exclusively for years now and they never disappoint. These are my first trail runners and they fit exact as expected. Solomon shoes do fit narrow feet snuggly so keep that in mind. The cushioning provided good protection. The grip is amazing as I was hiking very steep muddy hills with no slipping at all.Quick Lace system is the best feature I think. Just pull evenly and it stays fixed all day. It's definitely 100% water proof too. Paired this with my Solomon gaiters and I'm good to go!!