Men's Salomon Speedcross 3

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

I restarted a new ultra season and run into desert mountain in AZ. I had the salomon speedcross 3 for about a month maybe a little more and the bottom is a 1/3 worn already. I had the crossmax during my previous season and they lasted the all season no problem and they were feeling awesome. when I gain speed on the way down, I am always worried to fall because of the lack of a good grip. Did not have that happening with the crossmax. So a little disappointed and will probably exchange those if possible.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

I just put these shoes to the test by doing Rim2Rim2Rim in which I ran from the South rim of the Grand Canyon to the North rim and back. It consists of 42 miles with 11k feet of elevation gain. The shoes were great. The lugs worked really well to give me traction on the downhills and uphills and there are a lot of those. Ventilation was great. They do a great job of keeping dust and gravel out of the shoe, yet they breath really well. I ended up with a small blister on the side of my big toe, which I didn't notice until my shoe was off. Not bad after 42 miles.

I had only run in them 3 times for about 30 miles before I did this run. The cushion in them is good. I tried the Brooks Cascadia and felt like the cushion was equivalent to the Brooks. I have a little bit of a narrow foot and the Salomons worked a little better than the Cascadia for me.

They run true to size. I wear a 10 in all of my other running shoes and the 10 fit perfectly.

Very solid shoe!

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

I bought these shoes while picking up a pair of flats since I like to do a lot of trail running and have always used my regular running shoes in the past. So this being my first experience with trail shoes, it isn't very authoritative.

I have read a lot of reviews on this model stating that they are hot to run in. I live in southern California and have only used them so far in the summer months and have no complaints of heat yet. My longest run is only 12 miles, so I haven't reached ultra distance yet, but they have been wonderful so far. I ended up with a single blister on that 12 mile run which I believe was actually caused by the seam of my sock rubbing, not the shoe itself and that is my only problem so far.

Traction hasn't been a problem. Unless I try to scale up a near vertical rock with loose dirt piled on it then I get no slippage. Even steep down hills in loose dirt feel controlled. Very confidence inspiring.

I have read that they feel fine on paved roads, but to me coming from a road racing history I find that the tread pattern feels awkward, so I don't use them for anything but trails.

I bought these in store and didn't pay attention to sizing, I just bought what fits. I don't like to buy online.

The laces are very convenient. I race triathlon and bought some laces like these to speed up my transition, nice to have shoes that come with them.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

Shoe felt tight in the toe box at first, but once on the trail, it felt like a perfect fit. Great traction in mud and gravel.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

just slightly too small from my normal shoe size

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

I run trails that throw everything from mud to rocks at you and these shoes handle it all. Exceptional traction on both climbing and descents and soles stick to rocks like glue.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

I was a little worried about the numerous comments on the narrow toe box but found these to be just right....this coming from someone who splays their toes.
I wear a 10.5 in all other shoes and these 10.5's feel no different.
And the lacing system was another nice surprise. It works like a charm. The lacing doesn't feel tight, and it feels evenly distributed.
I personally dont feel the shoes are heavy. When you are doing a Tough Mudder or Spartan race I can't see splitting hairs on an ounce here or there.
I will say that it takes some getting used to the heel which is somewhat elevated. I don't know the technical term but as a competitive runner used to flats and lightweight race shoes these took me some getting used to...not a problem but it has a noticeable heel in them if you haven't run in trail shoes before.
anyway, I have been pleasantly surprised by these shoes....the comfort, weight and traction they have so far offered has made them worth the money.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

This is a really good shoe but there were two drawbacks that keep it from being great. First, there is a stretchy inner sleeve underneath the tounge which makes the fit a little uncomfortable if you have a high instep, which I do. Not so bad as to effect circulation but enough to be annoying. Secondly, the adjustable quick loop lace system does not work well with models of trail gaiters that require being looped in to the lace. It ends up synching the lace very tightly and pulling all the pressure to the front of the lace box.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

Okay, don't pay much attention to my catagory "check marks" above because they are too narrow to choose. I would give these 4 1/2 stars if I could. Taking away 1/2 because the rocks and roots "go right through" the forefoot of the sole. Of course they don't go through, but you can feel every rock or root to a high degree (smaller rocks). The complete opposite of my saucony Xodus's which are a great trail shoe as well. So, why the Speedcross's? Well the traction is the best and the cushion (minus the forefoot on smaller rocks) is pretty good. I run and maintain a 3 miles trail in Georgia and yes it is in the Georgia clay. This clay is a beast. It gets super hard from errosion and heat and then those areas are like a hard slippery slope when wet. The Xodus's just don't dig into that enough while the Speedcross's tear it up. The Speedcrosses also handle the muck (where the erosion ends up sitting on the trail) quite well and are "water resistent". Water will come through if you are slow... so "go like heck" through the mud and water. Of course these shoes are pretty much "spikes" in that pavement is out of the question in my mind (I don't even like going over a road that crosses my trail - careful on wet slopped pavement, you'll bust it). I do wear them to the trail head (over pavement), but I often take them off and go bare foot back to the car (on the pavement). Finally, sorry to all English teachers out there, I was just to lazy to figure out if it was Xodus's, Xodus', Speedcross's or Speedcrosses or somewhere in between.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

I just bought these the other day and I have to say that I am very pleased with my money spent. I recently just started to run more trails and already had a pair of New Balance Minimus Trail shoes but my feet would be really sore from all the sharp rocks I would step on with the very thin soles. So I decided to buy a new and more rugged pair of shoes to help.

These shoes have excellent traction on just about every type of terrain. I would not recommend running on open roads due to excess wear on the treads. They fit very comfortably to my feet and I hardly notice that I'm running on rocks!

I only gave 4 stars because I haven't had them long enough to see how well they hold up after running many trails.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

A very neutral, nimble shoe that excels off road. Liked the first pair so much I got a second.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

These are excellent trail running shoes (emphasize on trail). You don't want to run in these on pavement for an extended period of time. I've bought a couple of different brands of trail running shoes including Saucony, The North Face and Adidas and these are by far the best. I only wear these on the trails though...they aren't very practical as everyday shoes or for the roads. The lacing system provides a very snug fit. I have a narrow foot and love that the toe box isn't huge. These are also much lighter than other trail shoes I have bought. Very satisfied overall.

Comments about Mens Salomon Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe:

trail running
ceterfield softball
tread Wears out alittle to quickly