Salomon Men's Speedcross 5 Trail Running Shoe

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.

Salomon Trail Running Shoes are simply the best. With outstanding grip, durability, and comfort, they provide the perfect balance of support and flexibility for any terrain. Whether on rocky trails or muddy paths, their superior traction keeps you steady. Lightweight yet rugged, they’re a must-have for serious trail runners

The Salomon Speed Cross 5s have been my go-to trail running shoes for the past few years. This is my 5th pair of them but the first that I’ve ordered through Amazon. The sizing is consistent, I’m a 10.5-11 (US) and the 10.5 fits me perfectly.The shoes are very comfortable and provide good support and cushion for both on and off road running. The stand out feature is the aggressive tread which provides great traction on mud, snow, loose gravel, scree and grass. While still being comfortable on pavement.I’ve worn them on strenuous hikes (as mountaineering approach shoes) and on many long trail runs. They usually last me 4-6 months of regular use before the tread wears flat under the balls of my feet and I retire them.I’ve also owned the GTX (goretex) version and that was nice but not really worth the extra cost IMO.The worn out shoes in the photos are about 5 months old and ready to be retired. I’m not sure exactly but I probably got about 300 miles out of them.be aware that running on pavement wears them out noticeably faster, regardless I can’t recommend them highly enough!I really hope that Salomon will keep them in the lineup, part of me wants to stockpile extra pairs in case they get cancelled. They’re THAT GOOD!

Great shoes! Grip is excellent, lots of support.

The headline says it all, except that they are a little heavy and bulky even for trail runners. But maybe that's why they've outlasted, by far, other shoes bought in the same time frame. Salomon is a good shoe.

So first of all, these shoes are great. I survived an 11 mile hike going counterclockwise up Old Rag in Virginia... in the RAIN!!! I was able to get through the boulder scramble in the wet with ease, and only ever lost traction in the most precarious of situations. They also destroyed the downhill mud slope. The lugs dug into the mud, allowing me to skip, run, and jump down the slope that wiped out countless others that day. They fit pretty well, and we’re pretty comfortable.So like I said, perfect, until the insoles that came with the shoes detached from the shoe and bunched up around my toes. I would take them off to readjust but during the downhill portion, they kept bunching up after a couple hundred feet. I eventually had to remove the soles because they were cutting up my big toes. Without the insoles, they were slightly less comfortable.If this didn’t happen, then they would have been a solid 10/10. But since I’m being picky, really a 9.8/10.Good:ComfortableCapableGreat at dealing with mud and wet rocksBad:The insoles detaching on the downhill portionThey aren’t the prettiestI did not know where to put the string once I tightened them. (I am 100% willing to remove this “bad” if I just missed something but the tiny loop on the tongue of the shoe was not ideal)Wishlist:Better place to attach the string once you tighten itWish they were waterproofWish they looked betterWish the insoles didn’t come offOverall, I do highly recommend!