The former is now supposed more wet-conditions friendly, while the lugs are now full vee-shapes everywhere. On the previous model, the edge lugs were actually just half-vees, think \ as opposed to \/ – the idea is that the new lugs give better edge grip with less deformation on edges and off-camber stuff. These shoes are made with Gore-Tex and claim to be waterproof, and I can say they are 100 % waterproof, as long as the water is not above the top of the shoe. I ran a spartan race, in Boston Massachusetts, and thanks to the lovely New England weather, it was pouring rain, my feet stayed dry. Lacing needs improvement in the Speedcross 4 GTX Our photo-shoot model wore its predecessor for 95% of this year’s Spine Race and thought the new version was both instantly wearable and a really nice fit. The best way of summing up the Speedcross 4’s performance is to say that it simply gets on with the job. Cushy, agile, grippy and all-round comfortable too.

Ortholite Insole: The insole dampens impact on uneven trail terrain, while providing plenty of rebound.Salomon hiking boots and walking shoes are the ultimate companions for hikers seeking unbeatable performance and comfort. Engineered with advanced features such as Gore-Tex technology, these boots offer waterproof protection while allowing your feet to breathe, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable throughout your outdoor adventures. Elevate your athletic performance with Salomon trainers. Designed for those who demand the best, these trainers combine functionality and style seamlessly. Whether you're a dedicated runner, a fitness enthusiast, or a sports enthusiast, these trainers provide the perfect blend of support, comfort, and responsiveness. And the grippy, dependable sole unit gets and upgrade too. It’s still covered with gnarly, see-shaped lugs orientated for maximum braking on the heel and forward traction up front, but both the compound and tread pattern have been tweaked.

Overall, the Salomon Speedcross 4 are engineered for the trail. Successor to the very popular Speedcross 3, they are designed to keep out debris while delivering maximum grip, even on wet or muddy ground, these shoes provide fit, comfort and support. Updates include a modified outsole, a lower-cut around the heel and ankle area, and a new lug pattern. Salomon Trail Running Shoes: FeaturesBeing an older runner, I wanted to have shoes with a similar drop to my every day running shoe because I didn’t want to try and change the way I run to get comfortable with a different shoe. True to size

These shoes run true to size but are narrower than an average width shoe. I have wide feet the shoes were tight. These shoes do fit very tight, but it is good because if you are knee deep in mud, the shoe stays on. Super traction Great comfort- street or trails, and waterproof! I've had these for a couple of months and they're super comfortable mile after mile, even with troublesome feet and aging basketball knees.The are two major changes for the new Speedcross 4 compared to its predecessors. The last-shape has been changed slightly with a narrower, ‘racier’ forefoot for a more precise feel, which you’ll either love or not. This shoe has a 10-millimeter midsole drop. I bought these shoes specifically because of the 10mm drop, which my normal everyday running shoes (Brooks Glycerin 15) also has. If you're looking for the newest model, the fifth version has even better tech and a renovated foot blade. Compared to more minimal shoes, the heel is quite high and the drop down to the toe at 10mm, quite long, but in practice we found the shoe really well cushioned, even on harder surfaces, but not unstable. The soles of the Speedcross 6 excel on the trails and seem to be holding up well so far and along with the uppers, they clean up well with a hose and finger scrubbing and look still look like new.