Salomon Men's Speedcross 4 Trail Running Shoes

I am doing an OCR (Obstacle Course Race) this weekend and wanted some shoes that would give better grip and protection for some of the obstacles. First impression was that these shoes are very light! They also fit very snug, sort of like a slipper - which I like. The lace system seems good, since I won't have to mess with it once it's set, but that will be TBD after a race. The toe area was comfy. Seems like good arch support and I have high arches. The shoe also has a fairly decent insert. The soles are not too hard either, so hopefully they'll be OK for running on pavement if needed. Sizing: As everyone suggested, they do run a little small and I went with the 10's. I will confess that I also ordered the 9.5's and while they fit, they were very snug and I worried that they might create numbness running or hiking. Plus, I have a somewhat wider foot in the toe box, but a narrow heel (I'm very average build at 6'0 and 195lbs). The person who suggested the half size larger than you'd normally use supporting a wider foot seemed to have good advice too. First Test: I just got back from a 4 mile hike on a somewhat steep and slightly damp trail, and these shoes were phenomenal! I cannot wait to see how they perform after break in and once I dial in which socks work best with them to prevent heel chaffing (the material inside the shoe is somewhat abrasive, so it will rub over time). No issues. I'll report back after my 12 hour spartan race on Sunday with feedback on how they do. Bottom line - Would buy again! Excellent value for $80 shipped.

I typically run longer triathlons including Iron Man distance so I run in a typical running shoe. This year after my last triathlon I decided at the last minute to run a 14 mile Spartan obstacle race. Having never ran one or even seeing one, I didn't really think about what I was going to wear for the race until the week of the race. I was reading more details about the race and it kept referring to all of the mud and water and about what gear was best to race in. So I began researching shoes, socks and shorts and found these Salomon Speedcross 4 shoes highly recommended. I ordered them and received them 3 days before the race. I have been running for years and know very well about NEVER changing gear in the days before a race, much less the day of a race but I was pretty sure that running 14 miles of trails that included much mud and water would not be fun my usual running shoes so I made the decision to give them a shot and see what happened. So on race morning I lubed up my feet with tri-glide, slipped on my Hoplite compression socks (which I also found highly recommended) and get ready for the race. Walking around in the shoes, they were very comfortable and stable but once I started the race was when I really got to see why these shoes are so highly rated. When the trail was flat, the fit and feel was very similar to my usual shoes. When I got to the mud, they were awesome! Both entering and exiting each mud pit, mud hill, water feature, pond, creek or you name it, the traction was tremendous. I never slipped or slid at any point (most everyone around me without OCR shoes was slipping badly) and the more confident I became in the shoes the fast I went and still never had any issues. On dry ground, both going up hills and down, I again never slipped. I was passing people left and right on the steep descents because I could grip and they could not. Through the whole race, with at least 7 water crossing, my feet felt comfortable and my traction very secure. It the end of 14 miles and 35 obstacles, my feet were probably the only thing that did not hurt and I credit my Salomon shoes for that.

Very good shoe. On my second pair, and plan to buy this shoe again once my present pair wears out. I like the lacing method, it's quick and gives good support to my feet. The fit is right on the money for me. I trail run with these shoes and the traction is very good even on sandy hard packed surfaces. I typically toss the insoles that come with these shoes (and others) in favor of some better ones that work with my foot shape, but that's not a ding on this shoe, just my odd foot. Update: I just got my 5th pair of these shoes. I can now say I know certain things about them: 1. When trail running, they last between 500 to 600 miles on hard packed desert type terrain 2. They run true to size, however the 5th pair I bought I decided to buy them 1/2 size bigger to see if it helps me not thrash my toes when running downhill. I did 18 miles in the larger shoe today, but honestly I'm still not sure this is the cure. I have to tighten the laces so much to grip my foot that eventually it gives me foot cramps from lack of circulation. I end up loosening the laces again, which causes my foot to once again bash into the front of my shoe mile-after-mile... 3. These are really great shoes. They are very well constructed, and I have not had any issue with the 5 pairs I have bought. I will definitely buy a 6th pair when these run out. 4. I immediately throw away the factory insole as it's pretty lame. I buy an insole that I like and stick that in instead. 5. As you can see from the picture, these shoes are not as good as paws. My dog has been with me for every mile, and he's still on his first set of paws... 2024 Update - On my 14th pair of these shoes and averaging about 450 miles per pair of shoes. I still love them. The half size too big is a winner for me. My dog is still on his first set of paws after 6.5k miles, so no contest there.

Very good quality.

Passt wie angegossen. Super Sportschuh, sehr schnelle Lieferung.

I've ordered half size bigger and that was it !! Really comfy, super grip on any surfaces, looks great. My feets should say big thank you 👍

C'est la deuxième paire que j'utilise, très bonne chaussures qui dure dans le temps

Obdržel jsem jiný model než je na obrázku

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