Salomon Spikecross – A winter running must have

Salomon Spikecross is nothing less than a winter race “must have”. Do you like to run in winter? When roads and trails present you with slightly different challenges, the Spikecross model from Salomon is an obvious choice.

• Salomon Spikecross – Comprehensive review
• What do you get? And what don’t you get in the shoe?
• Price comparison – Find Spikecross CS at a good price

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Price comparison on Spikecross

Reseller	Leveringstid	Country	Total price	Read more
	1-2 dage		895 DKK	Til butik
	5-7 dage		1,139 DKK	Til butik
	3-5 dage		1,289 DKK	Til butik
	1-7 dage		1,395 DKK	Til butik

Salomon Spikecross 3 CS – An upgrade to your Speedcross

If you are a fan of the Salomon Speedcross, then you are definitely also a big fan of the Salomon Spikecross. Because it is essentially the same shoe, with the only small detail that the Salomon Spikecross, as the name suggests, is equipped with spikes in the sole..
Spikes that give you the extra dimension that now allows you to grip the surface in a completely different way. These spikes that are mounted in the sole of the Salomon Spikecross are incredibly good at biting into snow and ice – and wupti, you suddenly had a running shoe for running in snow and frost.

Beyond that, the Salomon Spikecross is packed with all the cool stuff you’ll find in the regular model. Salomon Speedcross.CS stands for ClimaShield – it’s the membrane that goes into the Spikecross running shoe, making the upper breathable and water-repellent.
It gives you a fantastic feeling inside the shoe, that you don’t have to fight with moisture from the outside, and thus cold, as you would with a regular running shoe. When your feet don’t get wet as easily, the cold also lasts longer for your feet.

At the same time, the Salomon Spikecross is filled with lots of other features that you know from Speedcross and partly also from The XA pro model from Salomon.You naturally get their Quicklace lacing system which makes it super easy to get in and out of your running shoes. And in addition to the spikes in the sole, you still have an outsole that is coarsely profiled and quite naturally creates a really good grip on the surface.

Cool facts about the shoe

Salomon Spikecross test

What was my first thought after the test?

I kind of knew what I was getting into – this running shoe is identical to the Salomon Speedcross (which I’m a fan of by the way) So the first test was actually over, you could say it’s cheeky. The shoe fits as it should, and I really like that they chose to bring some color and cheekiness into their design..
But the test of this shoe is (as you have probably guessed) in the winter. It is a specific winter running shoe, and therefore it is naturally tested in its right element. I would say that I use, and it can easily manage, the shoe as an autumn and winter running shoe. The sole is built in such a way that I have no problems using it in the wet autumn as well. I just always pay attention not to damage the spikes in the shoe.
Back to the test – a lovely, beautiful and frosty day with snow on the path/road. It shouldn’t be visible on the shoe test, but I love running in these surroundings. Is there anything cooler than a blue sky, frost and a good set of legs? Then just get out there and get some warmth in your body.
I think the Salomon Spikecross did what it was supposed to – it gave me a really good grip on the ground, and I didn’t feel like I had to be afraid at times. However, the shoe has the disadvantage, as I’m sure I’ve said before about the Speedcross, that I feel like you’re sitting very high in the shoe. I would like to get a little closer to the ground.

More trips, same feeling

There’s not really much to write – the experience is the same. The shoe behaves very similarly, and for me the Salomon Spikecross is a running shoe I have in my running range. It’s very specific in terms of use, so I have it and I use it when the season is right. But I would also like to admit that it’s not my favorite winter running shoe, I would probably say that the S-lab Sense from Salomon or an Inov8 Terraclaw are probably number 1 on the podium. They do the job just as well for me – without spikes.
But back to the test – I have of course taken several trips in the Spikecross model, and it actually does exactly the same thing every time. Provides a reasonable grip, and maybe just a little extra hard grip with spikes. The shoe becomes a little more flexible to run in after you have been out a few times. I find that every time I use a pair of Salomon Speedcross or Spikecross, the shoe is unbelievably “stiff” to get into. It takes a few trips before I find that this running shoe just wraps around the foot. But that is a minor detail.

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Shoe size = normal

Normal size in the running shoe. However, with the Salomon Spikecross you should be aware, as with many other Salomon running shoes, that it fits tightly. It is a matter of taste whether you like this tightness. I am a supporter, but there are probably also some runners who say that it fits too tightly.

Pros and cons in Salomon Spikecross

Why you should buy Spikecross from Salomon

• You just want that extra grip on difficult surfaces.
• Good fit – if you like your trail running shoes to be tight
• Water-repellent upper so your feet stay dry (warm)

Analysis part 1: Who is the running shoe aimed at?

Running style

This running shoe actually has a really versatile running style build. We think the shoe caters to a very wide range of runners as it can be used by both neutral and pronating runners.

Fit

A good and relatively tight fit around your foot gives you a good feeling that the shoe fits – and not least stays where it should.

In fine clothes

It is unique for its target group. Spikes are not very common in running shoes, so this running shoe gives you that extra grip in, for example, ice or snow. But I also think it is worth mentioning that the outsole on the Salomon Spikecross can easily handle wet surfaces in the fall as well.

Weight

Unisex:Approximately 321 grams in size 42 – that’s relatively a lot for a trail running shoe, so I think Spikecross loses a little bit compared to competitors from, for example, Inov8.

Durability

50/50 if I had to put percentages on it. The shoe has some places where the durability is really good – but I also think that the upper can be a bit exposed and tend to get damaged too quickly.

Drop height

I honestly think the drop is too high. I don’t like running that high up. It’s a matter of taste of course – but unfortunately I have that little feeling in the back of my mind that I might be really unlucky to break over if I hit the wrong point.

Analysis part 2: Structure

The outsole

Mud and snow ContaGrib sole combined with spikes. So in my eyes you get a really good grip. And if we look at the outsole in isolation, held up against what this running shoe was actually developed for, it is quite good, if not unique.

Midsole

Midsole and cushioning are not mentioned as much in trail running shoes as when we talk about running shoes for asphalt. And that’s quite natural. When you run trail, there is plenty of cushioning from nature, and therefore the shoe is also built a little differently. Salomon Spikecross has a quite sensible and yielding midsole, which I think gives the body the softness I need.

Heel

Apart from the fact that the entire shoe is perhaps too high in my opinion, I think that if you look at the heel in isolation, it has a really good grip on your heel, which gives you optimal support, and not least the correct basis for a good execution of the next step. The heel also contains reasonable shock absorption.

Forefoot

When you land in the Salomon Spikecross, there is a good feel of the surface, and you get good grip (as we have mentioned many times). The forefoot does not contain any extra shock absorption as trail shoes are built differently, and get their softness from the surroundings.

Insole

The insole is good, and gives you good “support” from the inside. Not just a flat and boring insole, but an insole that does something good for your feet.

Upper part

The upper is made of Spikecross combined with a ClimaShield membrane. This gives you the advantage that your feet are protected from moisture from the outside. And even though they say that a membrane is breathable, I am of the firm belief that every time you add an “extra layer” to the upper, you take a little bit of breathability away. But in this case it doesn’t matter that much, as I would probably prefer dry and warmer feet to breathability in most cases when I run in winter/autumn.

Alternatives to Salomon Spikecross

There are not many running shoes on the market where you can make a direct comparison. Spikes in the bottom are not something many running brands can deliver, or at least not something they are too proud of. There is even the option to buy removable spikes or soles with spikes that you can pull out over your “normal running shoes””
But if you’re looking at 1 or 2 alternatives to Spikecross, I think Salomon has made one themselves – Salomon S-lab Ultra SG. If I had to offer another alternative, I think Inov8 makes some good suggestions. Maybe a look at the Inov8 Terraclaw wouldn’t hurt you.

Summary about Salomon Spikecross

A running shoe that is kind of unique in its segment. Salomon has managed to create a running shoe that has such a narrow period of the year when it can be used, and I think you should take your hat off for that. My personal opinion about the Salomon Spikecross is that I am a fan as such, it has its clear advantages, but unfortunately also some clear disadvantages. I am happy with the Speedcross construction, so I think the shoe is cool to wear, but I am sad about my limitations when I have to use the shoe.

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Reseller	Leveringstid	Country	Total price	Read more
	1-2 dage		895 DKK	Til butik
	5-7 dage		1,139 DKK	Til butik
	3-5 dage		1,289 DKK	Til butik
	1-7 dage		1,395 DKK	Til butik