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Salomon Speedcross 6 GORE-TEX
Technical trail

Speedcross 6 GORE-TEX

A waterproof technical trail shoe built around deep 5mm lugs for grip in soft, muddy terrain.

$170MSRP

In the Salomon trail lineup

Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Technical trail
Also good for
Daily trail training, Easy trail run, Door-to-trail
Cushion
moderate
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
328g
Drop
10mm
Stack
33/23mm
Lug
5mm
Waterproof
Yes
Midsole
EnergyCell+
Outsole
Mud contaGRIP
Upper
Synthetic / Textile (anti-debris mesh, ripstop)
Widths
standard
Wet conditionsSnow and iceMountainDoor to trailTechnical trailDaily trainingWaterproofWinterMudHiking
Our read

For runners who face wet, muddy, technical trails and want aggressive traction plus a dry foot; the deep lugs and GORE-TEX membrane define it, but at 328g it's no featherweight.

Ride

Soft EnergyCell+ midsole with a 10mm drop feels protective underfoot, but the deep, sharp lugs make it vague on hard or smooth surfaces. No plate, so protection comes from stack rather than a rock plate.

Fit

Runs largely true to size with a regular, somewhat snug width; the quickLACE system and Sensifit construction give a locked-down foothold. Narrow-footed runners tend to like it, wide feet may feel constrained.

Best for

Wet, muddy, and loose technical trails where maximum grip and a dry foot matter more than speed or road transitions.

Avoid if

You run mostly on hard-packed, smooth, or paved surfaces, or want a light, fast shoe; the aggressive lugs and GORE-TEX weight work against you there.

Sources
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