2 Best Snow Running Shoes in 2024
![2 Best Snow Running Shoes in 2024](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/buying_guide_primary/1502/1502-best-snow-running-shoes-001-16381934-main.jpg)
While other people stop and go home because the weather decides to snow, you continue to brave the elements and keep putting one foot in front of the other to reach your goals. For dedicated runners like you, the grind never stops.
That said, it is wise to exercise caution when running outside during the winter months. Having the proper snow running shoes that provide support and protection from cold and slick surfaces is very important.
To help narrow down your best options, we’ve secured models of snow running shoes available in the market. After that, we tested and analysed each of them on the road, on the trails, and inside our shoe testing lab to make our top recommendations. In this article, we highlight the snow running shoes that truly wowed us during our testing.
How we test running shoes
As a team of wear-testers and editors here at RunRepeat, we tested and evaluated every model on this list.
To make the final cut, our entire approach includes:
- Purchasing all the shoes we test with our own money to ensure a 100% honest review.
- Performing a battery of mechanical tests inside our lab, which includes cutting the shoes into pieces and analysing over 30 parameters, from midsole softness, durability, outsole traction, and many others.
- Going for short and long runs in cold temperatures and snowy conditions, averaging 30-40 miles on each model. We record every bit of valuable information we get from our rigorous wear tests.
Best running shoes for snow overall
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_primary/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-21230511-main.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_primary/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-21230511-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-5-20999584-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-6-20999599-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX cutting](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-cutting-20999598-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX microscope](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-microscope-20999455-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX smoke](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-smoke-20999453-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX light](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-light-20999454-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-2-20999457-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX upper](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-upper-20999456-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX dremel toe](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-dremel-toe-20999458-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Toebox durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-toebox-durability-20999425-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Dremel Heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-dremel-heel-20999459-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Heel padding durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-heel-padding-durability-20999426-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Outsole hardness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-outsole-hardness-20999450-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Outsole durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-outsole-durability-20999427-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Outsole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-outsole-thickness-20999429-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-20999451-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Weight](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-weight-20999441-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-heel-20999469-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Heel stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-heel-stack-20999443-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX forefoot](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-forefoot-20999460-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Forefoot stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-forefoot-stack-20999442-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Drop](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-drop-20999444-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Insole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-insole-thickness-20999447-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX midsole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-midsole-20999461-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Midsole softness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-midsole-softness-20999446-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Midsole softness in cold](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-midsole-softness-in-cold-20999445-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Lateral stability test](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-lateral-stability-test-20999430-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Torsional rigidity](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-torsional-rigidity-20999431-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Heel counter stiffness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-heel-counter-stiffness-20999432-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX corner](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-corner-20999465-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Midsole width in the forefoot](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-forefoot-20999449-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Midsole width in the heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-heel-20999448-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Stiffness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-stiffness-20999428-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX lugs](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-lugs-20999467-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX uphill](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-uphill-20999466-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Lug depth](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-lug-depth-20999437-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Toebox width at the widest part](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-widest-part-20999433-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-4-20999468-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Toebox width at the big toe](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-big-toe-20999434-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Tongue: gusset type](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-tongue-gusset-type-20999436-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX tongue](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-tongue-20999452-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Tongue padding](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-tongue-padding-20999438-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Heel tab](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-heel-tab-20999439-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Removable insole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-removable-insole-20999440-120.jpg)
![Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Reflective elements](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39231/salomon-speedcross-6-gtx-reflective-elements-20999435-120.jpg)
What makes it the best?
In our extensive trials, Speedcross 6 GTX keeps our winter runs warm, agile, and secure. Our lab confirms its reliability across diverse terrains, boasting adhesive traction and a protective build that instils confidence on icy paths. With this Salomon pair as our top snow running shoe, there is no excuse to skip winter training.
As we navigate corners, melted snow, and hills, we maintain control, all thanks to the shoe's impressive traction. Its 5.0-mm lugs, 1.4 mm deeper than average, provide extra grip, especially on softer ground. With chevron-shaped lugs spaced strategically, it effectively sheds snow underfoot.
The tightly knit upper has a Gore-Tex membrane that feels warm and safe, blocking off moisture and cold air. Our breathability tests confirm its impermeability with the lowest 1/5 score, making it perfect for winter.
With speed in its name, it handles fast paces well with its agile and supportive nature. The midsole combines gentle and rigid elements for a balanced ride. The cushion provides ample protection while increasing its density for stability. Our durometer confirms it’s 23.7% firmer than average. On the other hand, its flexible midsole flows with our feet for a more natural feel. Unfortunately, its heavy weight of 11.5 oz (325g) is hard to ignore, especially during tempo sessions.
Pros
- Fully functional Gore-Tex membrane
- Ample cushioning for long adventures
- Excels in challenging, technical terrain
- Rapidly sheds mud
- Agile and tenacious grip on twisted trails
- Remarkable durability
- Ideal for heel strikers
Cons
- Completely lacks breathability
- Midsole could feel overly firm for some
- Exceptionally heavy
Running shoes for snow with the best cushioning
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_primary/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-21208095-main.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_primary/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-21208095-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-9-21086137-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-10-21086139-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX cutting](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-cutting-21086138-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX upper](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-upper-21086075-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX smoke](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-smoke-21086073-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-21086074-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX microscope upper](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-microscope-upper-21086076-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX upper](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-upper-2-21086077-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Dremel Toe](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-dremel-toe-21086078-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Toebox durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-toebox-durability-21086047-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-heel-21086079-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Heel padding durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-heel-padding-durability-21086048-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Outsole hardness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-outsole-hardness-21086051-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX dremel outsole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-dremel-outsole-21086080-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Outsole durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-outsole-durability-21086049-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Outsole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-outsole-thickness-21086050-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-2-21086081-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Weight](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-weight-21086070-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-4-21086083-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Heel stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-heel-stack-21086053-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Forefoot stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-forefoot-stack-21086052-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-5-21086085-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Drop](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-drop-21086057-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Insole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-insole-thickness-21086061-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-6-21086087-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Midsole softness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-midsole-softness-21086059-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Midsole softness in cold](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-midsole-softness-in-cold-21086060-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-7-21086088-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Lateral stability test](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-lateral-stability-test-21086055-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX corner](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-corner-21086089-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Torsional rigidity](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-torsional-rigidity-21086056-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Heel counter stiffness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-heel-counter-stiffness-21086058-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Midsole width in the forefoot](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-forefoot-21086063-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Midsole width in the heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-heel-21086062-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Stiffness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-stiffness-21086054-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX outsole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-outsole-21086134-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-8-21086135-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Lug depth](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-lug-depth-21086068-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX upper](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-upper-3-21086136-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Toebox width at the widest part](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-widest-part-21086064-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Toebox width at the big toe](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-big-toe-21086066-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Tongue: gusset type](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-tongue-gusset-type-21086067-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-3-21086082-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Tongue padding](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-tongue-padding-21086069-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Heel tab](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-heel-tab-21086072-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Removable insole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-removable-insole-21086071-120.jpg)
![Hoka Challenger 7 GTX Reflective elements](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39753/hoka-challenger-7-gtx-reflective-elements-21086065-120.jpg)
What makes it the best?
Hoka Challenger 7 GTX has a winter-ready construction, unwavering traction, and abundant cushioning which us feel right at home even during extended runs in sub-zero temperatures. No doubt, it’s our top cushioned snow-running shoe as our lab confirms its supreme comfort and protection for any weather and terrain.
Beneath our feet is an enormous gentle foam that keeps us chasing the miles. Our calliper reveals a mega-stack of 39.2/28.1 mm, delivering excellent impact absorption and bottomless cushioning. The shoe's cloud-like comfort is emphasised by its 19.5 HA reading on our durometer. In cold conditions, it only firms up by 9.7% vs. the 27.0% average increase, maintaining consistent comfort regardless of temperature changes.
The upper effectively shields us from cold winds, falling snow, and debris. Our shoe dissection uncovered multiple protective layers, including a Gore-Tex membrane, contributing to its perfect score on our Dremel test (5/5). With its low ventilation score in our breathability test (2/5), it ensures warmth and waterproofing, ideal for winter running.
This hybrid shoe shines on ice thanks to its 3.8 mm lugs, providing reliable traction for safe snow running. Our durometer reveals the Durabrasion rubber measures 81.0 HC, striking a balance between grip and durability.
Regrettably, this already stiff shoe becomes even more rigid in cold conditions. Runners who prefer more agility and a natural feel should bid this Hoka goodbye.
Pros
- Fully waterproof and winter-ready
- Secure lockdown thanks to the gusseted tongue
- Amazing stability
- Provides a comfortable ride on roads and easy trails
- Ideal for long runs
- Generous CMEVA cushioning underfoot
- Surprisingly lightweight given its stack height
- Just $15 more than the regular version
Cons
- Lacks reflective elements
- Potentially too stiff for hiking for some users
- Higher heel-to-toe drop than anticipated