Salomon Speedcross 6
Quick Verdict
Best for: The Salomon Speedcross 6 is a trail running shoe that’s best suited for wet, undulating, muddy or soft conditions. Also could be a good choice for ultralight tramping.
Avoid if: You carry heavy loads and require ankle support.
Reviewer Rating: 4.5⭐️
Overall score: 83/100
MODEL
PRICE
WEIGHT
TERRAIN
SCORE
Salomon Speed cross Six
$165 NZD
596g
Trail running, Thru hiking, ultralight
80/100
Salewa MTN Trainer Mid GTX
$540 NZD
1.4kg
Alpine trails + light snow and ice.
63/100
Salomon Out-Pulse Mid GTX
$290 NZD
760g
Tramping, Lightweight, Thru hiking.
60/100
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor ii Mid GTX
$400 NZD
940g
Tramping, Alpine pass, Bush.
83/100
Key Specs
- Category: Footwear
Tested by: NZ hiking guide
- Weight: (pair) 596g
- Price: $165 NZD
- Intended use: Trail running, Thru hiking, ultralight
Scores
Key: 1=Very poor 2=Poor 3= Decent 4= Great 5 = Best in category
1=20 points 5=100 points toward overall rating
- Comfort: 4.5/5
- Weight: 4/5
- Support: 4/5
- Durability: 4/5
- Value: 3.5/5
- Reviewer Rating: 4.5/5
Who this shoe is for:
Ideal user: Back country runners, ultralight trampers.
Ideal terrain: NZ national parks, tracks, DOC tracks, off trail, hike & climb.
A running shoe with an excellent amount of grip and comfort.
Do not buy this shoe if:
You intend on doing tramps over 5+ days without supplies (recommend boots for this). You want a hard surface runner, I feel the grip will be pointless on tarmac.
Pros:
- ✅ Great grip
- ✅ Great comfort
- ✅ No laces
Cons:
- ❌ Slightly heavier then some runners.
Field testing summary:
Terrain tested: Off trail, on trail, guiding, day to day life, overseas travel, river crossing.
Weather tested: Hail, Rain, coastal, alpine, indoor, snow, sun, sleet, climbing.
Distance or time worn: Minimum 90 days 450km
Durability is pretty good if you use the shoe the way it is meant to be though the terrain it is designed to be in no shoe will last for more then a couple of years of solid use.
Verdict:
Really solid runner to own that can be used in most conditions and terrain.
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