Salomon Speedcross
Every version of the Speedcross we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Speedcross rates above 80% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Speedcross, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Salomon Speedcross 6 | 2022 | 10.0 oz | 32/22mm stack · 10mm drop | 83 | -5 | 2 | — |
| Salomon Speedcross 5 | 2019 | 10.6 oz | 38/28mm stack · 10mm drop | 87 | +11 | 3 | $130 MSRP |
| Salomon Speedcross 4 | 2017 | 9.9 oz | 11mm drop | 77 | -4 | 5 | $130 MSRP |
| Salomon Speedcross 3 | 2016 | 11.0 oz (men's) | 29/18mm stack · 11mm drop | 81 | — | 1 | $145 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Salomon
Speedcross 683 83 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 50
v6 (2022) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.0 oz · 32mm stack · 10mm drop
Both reviewers so far praise the chevron-lug traction on gravel, loose rock and single-track.
Durability 84Overall83Appearance85Durability84Value75Comfort75Cushioning69Confidence50Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Both reviewers so far praise the chevron-lug traction on gravel, loose rock and single-track.
One of two reviewers so far finds the stiff sole supportive enough that ankles are not taxed on rocky single-track.
Cons
Reviewers rate cushioning and durability 3.0 out of 5, its lowest dimensions, and the two disagree sharply: one rates durability 1 out of 5 and says it feels dead within weeks, the other 5 out of 5 across three pairs.
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Salomon
Speedcross 587 87 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 69
v5 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.6 oz · 38mm stack · 10mm drop
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for durability.
Durability 92MSRP $130
Overall87Durability92Appearance90Comfort85Value83Cushioning77Confidence69Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for durability.
Two reviewers praise the traction on trail, one of them also running it on asphalt.
The Speedcross 4 before it scores 83 on five reviews, and the reviewer who comes from it calls this an improvement on traction, fit and durability.
Cons
At 11.2 oz for the men's shoe, it sits in the heavy weight band.
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Salomon
Speedcross 477 77 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 74
v4 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 11mm drop
Reviewers praise the grip of the soft, thick lugs on terrain and rock.
Durability 87MSRP $130
Overall77Appearance91Durability87Value82Comfort72Cushioning68Confidence74Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers praise the grip of the soft, thick lugs on terrain and rock.
Reviewers name the quick lace system and the balance of waterproofing and breathability.
The Speedcross 3 and 5 either side of it score 90 and 95.
Cons
One reviewer finds it too stiff and hot for trail running and keeps it for backpacking.
Averaging 9.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes.
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Salomon
Speedcross 381 81 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 57
v3 (2016) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 11.0 oz (men's) · 29mm stack · 11mm drop
The three later Speedcross versions we rate all score 83 or better.
Durability 89MSRP $145
Overall81Appearance89Durability89Value84Comfort81Cushioning76Confidence57Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The three later Speedcross versions we rate all score 83 or better.
The one reviewer so far rates every dimension 5 out of 5.
A 29mm heel stack with an 11mm drop.
Cons
At 11.0 oz it is well above the 8.9 oz median for trail shoes for sale.
