Outdoor Adept96
Still the gold standard for soft, muddy ground with unbeatable traction and confidence, though warm, firm and slightly heavy.
Salomon Speedcross 6
5 expert reviews#6 of 13 running shoes
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recommend
recommend
Best for grip on muddy, soft trails
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Salomon Speedcross 6, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and value for money. Most common complaint: fit.
Reviewed by Outdoor Adept, Run to the Finish, CleverHiker and 2 more
The catch: It is poor on pavement and runs warm.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 96All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Salomon Speedcross 6?
Run to the Finish91
A benchmark wet-weather and steep-trail specialist that grips mud superbly and fits narrow feet like a glove, but too much for smooth or hot-weather runs.
CleverHiker86
One of the reviewers' favorites for long runs on soft terrain, with a glove-like fit and deep lugs, though the high drop and some quirks may not suit everyone.
OutdoorGearLab79
The traction specialist for soft dirt and mud that is also comfortable all day, but not ideal as an only shoe for hardpack or dry rocky terrain.
RunningShoesGuru70
Durable and secure on soft, steep trails, but overkill elsewhere: cleat-like on hardpack, under-cushioned for long distance and warm in heat.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Comfort and cushioning3 of 5
Value for money2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Fit2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Salomon Speedcross 6 worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. It is poor on pavement and runs warm.
Do critics agree about the Salomon Speedcross 6?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (RunningShoesGuru) to 96 (Outdoor Adept), a spread of 26 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Salomon Speedcross 6?
Fit (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Salomon Speedcross 6?
The Hoka Skyflow (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.