Facts

  • Discontinued
    Update: Salomon Speedcross Pro 2
  • Terrain

    Road

    Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.

    Trail

    Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.

    Good to know

    As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet

    Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.

    Good to know

    - Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
    - More about arch support in this video.
    - Find your arch type by following steps from this video.

  • Use

    Daily running

    Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.

    Competition

    Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.

    Good to know

    If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.

  • Price
    €190
  • Weight
    Men: 325g
    Women: 275g
  • Heel to toe drop
    Men: 10mm
    Women: 10mm

    The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.

    There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.

  • Heel height
    Men: 30mm
    Women: 30mm
  • Forefoot height
    Men: 20mm
    Women: 20mm
  • Width
    Men: Normal
    Women: Normal
  • Release date
    Unknown
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Rankings

A top rated Trail running shoe
It has never been more popular than this October

Expert Reviews

Experts are runners, who post reviews at youtube, directly at RunRepeat or at their own websites. Each expert is categorized from level 1 to level 5 based on expertise. See stats on expert reviews and how we calculate scores here.

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83 / 100 based on 16 expert reviews

  • 81 / 100 | Gearist | | Level 5 expert

    I do think that there are some people who run in this only on groomed trails and that is probably a bit of an overkill but if it makes you happy and comfy, then go for it!

  • 95 / 100 | Runner's World | Level 5 expert

    Testers found the fit comfortingly secure and the traction superb.

  • 92 / 100 | Runner's World | Level 5 expert

    Why you might need the Speedcross Pro: (1) You’re racing over steep, sloppy, boggy mountain trails (e.g., ultramarathons in Europe); (2) you’re competing in serious mud runs; or (3) you simply want some of the most rugged, dirt-grabbing, mud-shedding, foot-hugging shoes made. 

  • 88 / 100 | Runblogger | | Level 5 expert

    The Speedcross Pro is a great improvement to, in my view, the outdated Speedcross 3 and is much more closer to the S-Lab models in build and function (a good thing!).

  • 80 / 100 | Running Shoes Guru | | Level 5 expert

    The Salomon Speedcross Pro is an aggressive trail running shoe that provides protection and incredible grip on the trails.

  • 76 / 100 | Active Gear Review | | Level 4 expert

    Although this is a good type of snug fit in that it makes you feel extremely secure on technical trails where one loose footstep can lead to a sprained ankle or worse. 

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  • The Salomon Speedcross Pro features an enhanced outsole for reliable, all surface grip. It comes with an individually molded outsole with aggressive lugs for an enhanced ground contact. The outsole offers impressive performance on both soft and muddy surfaces.
  • Compared to the old versions of the Speedcross series, this shoe comes with an updated upper which is more durable. It has water-resistant mesh and protective tongue, making the shoe ideal for fall-winter trail running.

The Speedcross Pro is available in standard running shoe size. The midfoot and heel area are of standard measurements and the forefoot is a bit narrow. This shoe can give impressive fit to those runners with medium foot size and narrow footed individual. Both men’s and women’s versions are available in regular widths.


The outsole in this shoe and its recent version, the Speedcross Pro 2, uses the Mud and Snow Non-marking ContraGrip technology that leaves no traces while running on the different terrains. The aggressive lugs are designed to survive on softer ground while delivering reliable traction.


The shoe uses the full-length molded EVA that delivers excellent underfoot cushioning and anatomical support. This midsole foam attenuates shock during impact and delivers a springy feel for a more responsive ride. This works efficient with the lightweight muscle cushioning that helps absorbs impact during landing.


The upper coverage of the Salomon Speedcross Pro is made from anti-debris mesh material that offers adaptive fit and added support while keeping debris from entering the shoe. It is also waterproof in nature, keeping the foot cool and dry.

Just like in the popular Salomon Sense Ride 2, this shoe uses the SensiFit system which hugs the foot securely to deliver a comfortable and precise fit while the EndoFit system provides an enhanced feedback and foot wrapping.

The shoe also features the Salomon’s notable quick-lacing system that works perfectly with the lace pockets, keeping the laces out of the way while running.

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