My first impression of the Salomon Speedcross Trail Running Shoe is that it is super cushy, and hugs your foot like a good friend. It feels very secure, especially the heel pocket, which gives you a lot of confidence that your foot is not going to be sliding around.
The Speedcross is not meant to be a lightweight running or a race shoe. You know it’s there, but it feels light for as burly a shoe as it is. The drop is huge at 11 millim
Salomon’s standard Quicklace system on the Speedcross does a pretty good job of hugging your foot. I’ve got bird feet, and my feet are actually pretty happy in these running shoes, which is not usually the case. It’s a pretty pillowy shoe as far as cushioning, and very inviting to put on – it feels super comfy right away. The last fit is thinner than average, making it nice for a thinner to medium width foot. The continuous upper fit does expand though, but even so, someone with a wider foot or a flatter arch may not be too psyched about the fit.
The Salomon Speedcross is a super comfortable shoe, and you can just crush terrain in it. It’s different from other trail running shoes in that it doesn’t have a strike plate so it’s pretty compliant, but it still has a lot of protection.
Patrick Coffey, Nordic Center Director
The Speedcross is a great trail running shoe that can take on the whole mountain, but not necessarily take on the whole day.