Description
Flying down the trail, as your feet seemingly never touch the ground, the Salomon Men's SpeedCross 2 is ultra light and so blazing fast that you just have to let them go. Amazingly, at a mere 11 ounces there is still plenty of performance beefiness, so you won't spin out. An anti-debris durable mesh upper is Sensifit wrapped in synthetic overlays to give a precise and secure fit. A Quicklace™ one pull lace system quickly customizes the closure, as the quick cinch tab tucks out of the way in its garage pocket. The dual density EVA midsole targets stabilization of the foot against stone or root roll over. The aggressive multi-density winter Contragrip outsole remains pliable and gripping even in cold conditions, to give you optimum traction as you blast over Tioga Pass. With a mudguard and protective toe bumper your feet are covered in the event they ever come back to earth.
- Upper: Lightweight Anti-debris mesh durable synthetic upper
- Lining: Smooth textile lining
- Sockliner: Ortholite7reg; foam and heel cup is cool and dry support
- Sensifit stabilizing side overlays wraps foot in precise, secure fit
- Lace pocket: Sensifit™
- Precise one pull lace up front with lace lock pocket for customizing quick fit
- Protective synthetic toe bumper
- Mudguard
- Chasis: Salomon Cushioning System
- Midsole: Dual density EVA with stabilizing system
- Outsole: aggressive traction, multi-density winter Contragrip® for optimum grip and durability
- Weight: 11 oz. (size 9 M ½ pr)
Customer Reviews (20)
Salomon: Men's SpeedCross 2 Trail Running Shoe -
20 Reviews
yeahMon - 2008-07-16
In a word, PERFECT. The most incredible shoe EVER. The construction is flawless. Lightning fast on trails, grass, pavement; the shoes grip any and all surfaces: hard-packed snow/ice, rocks, trees/roots, retaining walls...Without the added bulk of Gore-tex these shoes allow you to move fast even through deep snow; feet remain relatively warm despite minimalist design. The outer shell sheds the snow as you run through it as if coated with Teflon. Moisture wicking in summer, feet remain dry. A ninja could not ask for a better pair of shoes. Great over rock. Fit feet snugly, as close to an extension of your bare feet you can ask for, yet...Toes protected against bruising. Extremely durable...I abused them 8-10 hours a day, 5 days a week, in snow/rain/heat November-May before they needed replacement. These are the Alpha and Omega of shoes; there should be none before them or after them. I only hope Salomon continues to produce these shoes forever, changing nothing. They are PERFECT.
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Mark Godale - 2007-09-18
Awesome for Ultra Racing Shoe I wore these shoes in three events so far.
2nd Buckeye 50K
1st Burning River 100 Mile Endurance
1st Groundhog 50K
Best trail shoes that feel like a racing flat with enough cushion.
Shoe is not clunky like typical trail shoes.
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Justin Johnson - 2008-01-14
Nice Shoes These have been nice trail runners so far. I got theme to run in the snow and ice here in the winter and have liked them so far. Had no problems with traction or durability. Good comfort and light weight. Wish they would have gone a little more minimalistic with the heal portion of the shoe, otherwise great. Contact me if you have any questions.
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Read all 20 reviews... James - 2008-04-19
See More Of The Planet With These Shoes! First of all, I never take a shoe to the trail without wearing them a few days around town to see if they are even comfortable to walk in. After a weekend of casual wear, I came to the conclusion that these are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever owned. Then, when I finally took these babies off road, the performance level immediately made me want to buy another pair. The lacing system is amazing, the tread design makes so much sense that I wondered why all companies don't infuse it into their shoes, they're super light weight compared to all other trail runners, and the support on my entire foot was second to none. It's a cool looking shoe, but that's not really a good reason to buy any piece of gear. I researched and tried on ALOT of other shoes before deciding to trust all the positive reviews I read about these shoes. I am so glad that I did. If these shoes are still available in your size, do not hesitate to pick up a pair. WELL worth the money. SEE MORE PLANET!
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Jesse Smith - 2008-04-16
Sweet kicks! These trail runners are like the zoom zoom commercials, they make you wanna go fast. They fit like a glove, are light as a feather, and look great while doing it. These babies will make you a better person.
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Lonnie - 2008-01-19
great shoe By far, these are the most comfortable cross country shoes I've ever worn. They have terrific traction on wet surfaces and fit extremely well. They feel like they are molded to my feet! They definately deserve all the praise they have gotten.
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Jesse - 2008-07-10
Wow... I travel a lot, live in Alaska and was looking for a comfortable shoe I could wear in all conditions; on the trail, at my job (where its almost always wet), and around town. I don't have a lot of space in my bags for different pairs of shoes, but thankfully these work perfectly, are amazingly comfortable and super light. Couldn't be happier.
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Ian Eglitis - 2007-12-19
Sweet Shoes Some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. These shoes are very light and stylish. They are a great performance shoe and work equally well for wearing with a casual outfit. The traction is great in slick conditions and the lacing system ensures a snug fit without any pressure points.
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Mike Taylor - 2007-12-23
Great, lightweight, and do exactly what they were designed for. First off, Solomon shoes fit my feet perfectly. So take that into consideration. But I love these shoes. I'm a big fan of the lacing system. I'm always fiddling with the tightness of my shoes and the quick lace system makes easy to do even on the fly. The first time I wore them was at a European style cross country race. The trail was icy, hilly and covered with fresh snow. My footing was secure the whole race. I'm a slow runner but I was flying past people on the downhills. Everyone else was gingerly running down the hills while I had full confidence to go full speed. My feet stayed dry through out. These shoes are also great for snow hikes. Although you may want to wear gaiters if conditions are messy.
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yung ooi - 2008-06-13
Excellent Shoe, Excellent Service fr Altrec This shoe is very light, yet stable. Good support and grip. Very Fast. Just a bit warm for summer running, wish they can give it some more vent.
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Jeff - 2008-05-08
Great shoes These are the best fitting shoe I have every worn. My foot feels secure in the shoe almost as if it were custom fit. All other shoes that I've used over the years had to be laced to tight to get a feel like this.
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paulo rosas - 2008-06-28
MY BEST EVER These shoes are not only the best looking/designed shoes I have ever had but their performance is great. They are so light and for what they are made for (trail running)you can't beat them.
They have so much tractions because of their sole design and they are so so comfortable you can run for miles no problem.
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Charlie - 2007-12-13
weak construction I have owned several pairs of Soloman shoes, and these are by far THE WORST. After only a few weeks of light trail running, the upper has completely ripped out on both shoes. The tread is sticky, the shoes are comfy, but the construction is definately subpar and did not live up to what I have come to expect from Soloman.
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SPC B Archibald - 2008-07-09
fantastic light and durable currently in Iraq, and these shoes rock! Have handled running on sand, rocks, loose gravel and pavement.
Super light, comfortable and super tough shoes!
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Scott - 2007-12-22
Great Light Weight Trail Shoe I have had these shoes for a week and by far the best I have owned. I run in the high desert of California and these are very comfortable shoes for the terrain without all the bulk of other brands of trail shoes.
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alexander doychinov - 2008-04-06
excellent shoes and service! I wore the Salomons Speed Cross 2 only once, but I can state that theyre the best exercising shoes I ever had. The traction of these shoes is unbelievable! These are my third pair of Salomon shoes and I can say theyre second to none.
Also, Altrec.com provided me with excellent service and Id recommend their business to everyone
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2007-11-29
killer shoes I've owned a couple of pairs of Salomon's before but this pair is by far the best. Great for running on snow and ice. Super light. Great support. Good water proofing. Can see enhanced wear is used on hard surfaces as the rubber tread is soft compared to other Salomon shoes.
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kevin - 2007-12-02
excellent all around runner I have had these shoes for a few weeks now and think they are one of the best ever. I am 6'2" 220lbs and hard on shoes. These are comfortable with tons of support and grip - no wonder outside voted them best off road 2007!
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2007-12-19
Great Shoes! These are by far some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. They are light, stylish, and work great as a performance shoe or for wearing with a casual outfit. The traction on these shoes works great in slick conditions and the lacing system provides a secure fit without any pressure points.
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Lucas Welch - 2008-01-28
Comfy pair of trailrunners I recently decided to phase out my traditionally laced shoes because I hate tying my shoes. I then saw the speedcross 2's and decided to give them a try. I love 'em. They fit great, are a pair of my most comfortable shoes, and best of all no tying!
My only complaint is that they could improve the storage of the drawstring slack, currently there is a inverted pouch on the front of the tongue. This is a pain in the behind to get it all in there. Even so, I would recommend them to friends.
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