Salomon Speedcross 3 SKU: #7815150

Martin A

from Austin, Texas

Unbelievably comfortable! I have to admit, it was not my 1st choice because I got used to mainstream brands; however, once I tried these on I was hooked! These are truly the most comfortable shoes I have owned. Fit true to size and are also very light. Now I am busy collecting them in other colors. Definitely worth a try!

Stephen B

from New Zealand

These are fantastic shoes. They are light and comfortable with an aggressive sole that clears the dirt with ease. One word of caution for the wider foot runner: the forefoot is a little narrow which crowds the toes. I currently train in a size US8 Salomon Xr CrossMax 1 which are wider in the forefoot and fit me like a glove. I will have to increase the shoe size to US8½ to accommodate the narrower fit of these shoes.

Justin M

from Mississippi

To preface my review, I shoot USPSA practical pistol and wear these as an alternative to actual football or baseball cleats. I have also worn them on a few trail runs. As an owner of some XA pros from Salomon, when I went looking for a more aggressive almost cleat-like trail running shoe, I knew I had to give Salomon a look. The Inov8 Mudclaws are a very popular shoe in my sport, so they were on the list. My very positive experience with my XA pros and general love of Salomon's styling led me to jump for the Speedcross 3's even considering the higher price point than the similar Inov8's. I have very high arches and issues with overpronation, so the ability to put in my own orthotics was important. For my high arches there simply was not nearly enough support for me. Your mileage may vary. Upon taking them out of the box, I immediately noticed how aggressive the tread was, and I was very pleased. Comfort wise I give the Speedcross 3's a four simply because after extended wear my heels really start to feel pain that I don't get out of my XA's. However, what I love is that the midsoles on these things are very springy and especially when I plant hard into a shooting position, and I feel them compress and dampen that impact. As someone who is not a runner, I can't really comment on its merits as a running shoe. I can say that the few times I have run in them it was a pleasure. I have used these on rocks, wet grass, dust bowl type environments, wood, concrete and everything in between and have had zero traction issues. I feel way more confident doing explosive movements within a course of fire and can focus on shooting rather than whether or not I can safely maintain my footing.

Brands I'd also recommend: Inov8

Dorian D

from Towon, MD

I bought these a couple weeks ago and couldn't be happier with how they perform. This is my first pair of Salomons and I was fearful I would roll my ankle not being used to them, couldn't be further from the truth. Super light, supportive, and soft outsole. Meant only for the trail.

Brands I'd also recommend: Keen, La Sportiva, Asics

Anonymous

from Chicago

They run a 1/2 size smaller. Great shoe to wear and they look great! Love them!

Manny C

from Venezuela

To the point. Pros: Great looking shoe. Superb cushioning (I am rather a thick boned dude), great grip on rocky and sandy trails (haven't tried mud...yet), lightweight. And, again...great looks! Cons: lacks stability, particularly on the toe box area. Wore them today for the first time and almost twisted my left ankle twice when stepping on medium sized rocks. It's their first ride and the left shoe front end is already debonding from the shoe! (I wish I could upload a picture.) Let's see how long they'll last. Not sturdy enough for my taste.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrel

Glenn p

from advance, nc

Sized perfectly, but it is a very, very narrow shoe. I am not a runner, but also do not require a wider-width shoe. Style-wise, very cool! Very comfortable heel and toe. Width at toe pad is great, but width at the arch is going to take some breaking in.

Matthew R

from Chicago

I ran 14 miles right out of the box in these shoes. Two days later I ran a 50K in these shoes, trail, wet conditions, with 4,000 feet elevation change - these shoe crushed it. My feet felt great. A better fitting shoe than the Salomon Wings 4 shoe I had previously ran in. I have narrow feet and these are perfect. Light weight. Water resistant/ easily repels water from the toe cap region. I highly recommend this shoe to anyone into trail running. They are probably not necessary for your three miler in the park, but absolutely necessary for ultras. God's speed!

Joshua

These shoes are awesome! I bought them for hiking on rocky and dry dirt terrain while I go Hang Gliding. These shoes are very comfortable, look awesome, and have great thick tread. The laces are fast and tuck away inside the tab. Thanks Zappos for the great shoes.

Derek L

from Kansas

I have enjoyed these shoes greatly. 50 miles of flat land aggressive terrain in and they don't look or feel aged at all. Snug fit and of course the excellent lace system. Lightweight for how much support and tread there is. Solid footbed keeps the rocks and limbs at bay too.