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FOOTWEAR : REVIEW
Donna Jenner-Hall: Editor
With an RRP of
£125 they are worth
every penny.
Salomon say...
The 4th edition
of an iconic and
aggressively
lugged trail
runner for tearing
through technical,
soft ground with
speed – featuring
the weatherproof
protection of
GORE-TEX®
WEIGHT 330g
MIDSOLE HEIGHT
30mm/20mm
(10mm drop).
In 2016 Salomon introduced their latest model, the
Speedcross 4 GTX
®
, the next generation of its iconic
lightweight trail running shoe for technical trails and
OCR.
With a few key updates designed to optimize
its already great grip, foothold and lightweight
protection, Speedcross 4 GTX
®
takes comfort to the
next level.
Whilst Salomon have taken steps to improve on its
previous model they were careful to maintain the fit,
geometry, and cushioning that make Speedcross so
popular.
The famous saying of “if it’s not broken, don’t try to
fix it” comes to mind but by tweaking areas where
improvements can be made it all sounds good to me.
So what’s changed?
The refinements are in the tongue, heel and outsole.
The heel and tongue now retain their shape better
for endurance comfort. The outsole has been
redesigned so that every lug is a complete chevron,
versus half lugs on the previous version.
Full chevrons provide far better grip and durability on
the edges of the sole.
The surface texture of all the lugs is uniform, while
the height and size of the lugs has been optimized to
save weight.
Salomon have always had a place on my shoe rack and a very deserved one at that
Best features have remained
What the Speedcross 4 GTX
®
retains from the
previous models is the Salomon Cushioning System
midsole (SCS), Sensifit™ with Quicklace, and
protective toe-cap.
Speedcross 4 GTX
®
is available in breathable mesh,
waterproof Climashield™ as well as GORE-TEX
®
versions for year-round training and racing.
Oh, and they still have the little lace pocket so you
don’t snag them on anything.
When I tested these for the first time, the ground was
really soft, but I had faith before I set off and true to
belief they served me very well.
What first attracted me to Salomon 3’s way back
when, was the cushioning and comfort. I have quite
problematic feet so comfort is a big requirement of
mine. The 4’s definitely deliver this.
4
They look good
4
They are extremely comfortable
4
They clean up well
4
They grip brilliantly
4
My foot is well supported
In a nutshell, that’s all you need to you. If you want
to know the tech stuff, go to salomon.com where you
can find all the info you need.
These 4’s have been washed and placed back on
my shelf ready for next time. If you’re already a fan
of Salomon’s, these won’t disappoint. Isn’t it time you
upgraded?
If you’re new to this brand, what are you waiting for?
(Go on treat yourself,
we all need options!)
Salomon
Speedcross
4 GTX
