Best Salomon running shoes - Shoes for trail and road

This article compiles the models we believe belong on the list of best Salomon shoes. Salomon is known for their popular trail shoes, but among them are also exciting road shoes. See our favorites here!

TRAIL

Salomon Speedcross 6

– Best for soft and challenging terrain

Salomon Speedcross 6 is one of the most popular trail shoes available. With its excellent fit, solid grip, and great ground feel, the Speedcross series has become a favorite for many trail runners. In this sixth edition, Salomon retained what worked and made few changes to perfect the shoe. Salomon Speedcross 6 features a redesigned outsole that removes mud faster. Additionally, it's slightly lighter than before, weighing 298 grams in men's US9 and 258 in women's US 7.5. You still get the good fit thanks to Salomon's Sensifit system and comfort from EnergyCell+.

Salomon Ultra Glide 2

– Best for ultra running / most comfortable

Salomon ultra glide 2 is a highly versatile trail shoe, capable of handling all terrains and ensuring smooth transitions. The outsole is made of contragrip, providing good grip, and 4mm lugs make Ultra Glide 2 ideal for mixed terrains. The midsole is Energy Foam, offering soft impact absorption, enhancing versatility and ensuring smooth landings even on longer runs. The upper is 3D mesh material offering breathability and keeping the shoe light. Salomon has reinforced vulnerable areas with rubber to extend lifespan, so they have plenty of kilometers in them!

Salomon Thundercross

- Best for longer distances and all terrains

Salomon Thundercross is a versatile trail shoe designed to handle any terrain, no matter how challenging or technical. The shoe has a 5mm sole pattern ensuring excellent grip on technical trails, muddy paths, and rocky slopes. The outsole is made of Contagrip® with lugs in both directions, providing good grip whether going up or down. The midsole is made of Salomon's Energy Foam™, providing comfort and shock absorption, making Thundercross ideal for longer distances. With Thundercross, you get a reliable trail shoe, comfortable and usable on various distances and terrains.

Salomon Supercross 4

– Best beginner trail shoe

Salomon Supercross 4 is a reliable shoe for those wanting an all-round trail shoe. Its Contagrip outsole keeps you steady on all terrains. For good comfort and stability, Salomon uses their SensiFit upper. In the outsole, you'll find Salomon's Contagrip system, a durable outsole ensuring good grip on various surfaces. The Quicklace lacing system helps with fast lacing on the move.

Note: Salomon Supercross also comes in a GTX model.

Salomon Pulsar Trail

– Best all-round trail shoe

Salomon Pulsar Trail is a trail shoe with lots of comfort, a good fit, and great grip.
In Pulsar Trail Pro, you get Salomon's Energy Surge foam, which is light, durable, and comfortable. Besides the foam, you also get an Energy Blade, which helps propel you forward, allowing you to run fast, regardless of distance, while also providing stability from the plate. The upper is made of breathable mesh with reinforcements in vulnerable areas. Additionally, there's Endofit technology for an excellent fit. The outsole features Salomon's Contagrip, ensuring good grip on the surface, even in sharp turns.

Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro

– Best for fast running

Salomon Pulsar Trail Pro is a fast trail shoe with the newest technologies.
Salomon developed this dynamic trail shoe with some of the world's top athletes to focus on what truly matters in trail running: Weight, grip, and the combination of cushioning and ground feel. In Pulsar Trail Pro, you get Salomon's Energy Surge foam, which is fast, durable, and comfortable. Besides the foam, you also get an Energy Blade, which helps propel you forward, allowing you to run as fast as possible, regardless of distance. The upper is made of breathable mesh with reinforcements in vulnerable areas. The outsole features Salomon's Contagrip, ensuring good grip on the surface, even in sharp turns.

ROAD

Salomon Aero Glide

– Best for daily training / most comfortable

Salomon Aero Glide is an ultra-comfortable lightweight training shoe. The midsole primarily consists of Energy Foam, which is highly shock-absorbing, providing a soft and responsive feel in your run, in short, maximum comfort. On the outsole, Salomon has placed Contragrip for good grip on the road, whether wet or dry and whether you're running on asphalt or gravel. The upper is made of durable mesh, ensuring high breathability while keeping the foot well-placed. Salomon Aero Glide lives up to its name by keeping the weight low for a training shoe. Salomon also excels when it comes to road shoes, and Aero Glide is clear proof!

Salomon Phantasm

– Best for tempo runs

SalomonPhantasm is a fast running shoe inspired by Salomon's trail running heritage.
Salomon developed this dynamic racing shoe with some of the world's best athletes to focus on what truly matters: Weight, breathability, and a speedy toe-off. With Phantasm, you get Salomon's Energy Surge foam, which is fast, durable, and comfortable. In addition to the foam, you also get an Energy Blade, which helps provide propulsion so you can run as fast as possible. The upper is made of Matryx material, with aramid fibers to give you support and comfort. The outsole features Salomon's Contagrip for good traction, even in tight turns.

Salomon S/LAB Phantasm CF

– Best for competition

Salomon S/LAB Phantasm CF is inspired by Salomon's alpine heritage.
Salomon developed this dynamic racing shoe with some of the world's top athletes to focus on what truly matters: Weight, breathability, and a quick transition. The CF edition is Salomon's fastest road shoe with a carbon plate in the midsole.