Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX Womens

Have worn these twice on different types of terrain trails and they have not disappointed. Everything from crushed gravel, sand, deeper sand, rocks, ascents, descents, etc. My shoe size is between 7 and 7.5 and I opted for 7.5 since reviews indicated they run narrow. Not one issue and although they do appear narrow, they are very comfortable. The Ortholite insole adds to the comfort level. The 10 mm drop works well for me and I never felt unstable in any of the above mentioned terrains. The speed laces work well, once they are set, they do not loosen until I take them off. I have been using them for trail running, however I will probably start using them for hiking moderate mountains (5,000 feet elevation). They are more comfortable than my hiking boots. Money well ... MoreHave worn these twice on different types of terrain trails and they have not disappointed. Everything from crushed gravel, sand, deeper sand, rocks, ascents, descents, etc. My shoe size is between 7 and 7.5 and I opted for 7.5 since reviews indicated they run narrow. Not one issue and although they do appear narrow, they are very comfortable. The Ortholite insole adds to the comfort level. The 10 mm drop works well for me and I never felt unstable in any of the above mentioned terrains. The speed laces work well, once they are set, they do not loosen until I take them off. I have been using them for trail running, however I will probably start using them for hiking moderate mountains (5,000 feet elevation). They are more comfortable than my hiking boots. Money well spent.

Salomon's Speedcross series are the most comfortable, sturdy, well-fit shoes I've ever owned. I'll never buy another brand or style, period. Speedcross are well-constructed for nearly every purpose. They provide support for a long hike or walking all day, flexibility for running, grippiness for muddy terrain, waterproofing on the bottom and sides, breathability for hot days, good mesh material for cold days, and the nose is slim enough for biking with foot cages. The zip-tie laces are brilliant. I've never had a blister or an irritated spot in these shoes (even after wearing them 48 hrs straight), which is something I cannot say for any other shoe I've tried--whether for marathons or urban walking or steep mountain hiking. I have a slightly narrow foot and high ... MoreSalomon's Speedcross series are the most comfortable, sturdy, well-fit shoes I've ever owned. I'll never buy another brand or style, period. Speedcross are well-constructed for nearly every purpose. They provide support for a long hike or walking all day, flexibility for running, grippiness for muddy terrain, waterproofing on the bottom and sides, breathability for hot days, good mesh material for cold days, and the nose is slim enough for biking with foot cages. The zip-tie laces are brilliant. I've never had a blister or an irritated spot in these shoes (even after wearing them 48 hrs straight), which is something I cannot say for any other shoe I've tried--whether for marathons or urban walking or steep mountain hiking. I have a slightly narrow foot and high arch, so many Salomon shoes are a poor fit for me. But the Speedcross design holds my foot all around, with enough room for my toes to be secure but not crowded. Yet, these shoes are the like "the sisterhood of the traveling pants": My friend has a wider (normal width) foot, and her Speecross perfectly fit her foot as well.

This is my third pair of Speedcross trail running shoes. I loved the 4's, and the 5's had even better features, so when the 5's wore out, I ordered the Speedcross 6 in the same size as the previous 2 pair - 7.5. It took 5 weeks for the shoes to arrive, and when they finally did, I couldn't wait to head out on the trail. It wasn't until I headed downhill on my inaugural hike that I realized the shoes were too large. When I got home and compared them to the Speedcross 5's, there was over an additional 1/2" of space in front of my big toe. Thankfully I have a VIP membership, so I took them back and they ordered me a size 7. I got these in less than 2-days, which was amazing. Took them out for a hike and found the length perfect, but the width in the toe box is much ... MoreThis is my third pair of Speedcross trail running shoes. I loved the 4's, and the 5's had even better features, so when the 5's wore out, I ordered the Speedcross 6 in the same size as the previous 2 pair - 7.5. It took 5 weeks for the shoes to arrive, and when they finally did, I couldn't wait to head out on the trail. It wasn't until I headed downhill on my inaugural hike that I realized the shoes were too large. When I got home and compared them to the Speedcross 5's, there was over an additional 1/2" of space in front of my big toe. Thankfully I have a VIP membership, so I took them back and they ordered me a size 7. I got these in less than 2-days, which was amazing. Took them out for a hike and found the length perfect, but the width in the toe box is much larger than previous Speedcross models. I have to really cinch down the lacing to get adequate support, which bunches up the fabric on the top of my foot. I am not sure if I will keep these since the fit is so off from previous years. I am so bummed because these have been my go-to hiking shoes! Good features: great traction; nice flexible sole; excellent support around heel. Negatives: Fit is funky - way too wide in toe box and you will need to order a 1/2 size smaller than normal; the little pouch to tuck the lace into is much harder to use than the Speedcross 5's.