It is inevitable that when you talk about trail running shoes the name of the French brand Salomon comes up, it is undoubtedly one of the most popular brands on the market. At RUNNEA, we take this opportunity to present the 17 top-rated trail and running shoes from the Annecy-based company.
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Go to the Shoe FinderSalomon has a long history of providing shoes and clothing for those who love to enjoy the mountain in all its splendor and fullness, and in countless sports disciplines such as mountain running, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, and even skiing and other outdoor sports activities.
The prestige of Salomon is beyond any doubt, and as one of the leading brands in trail territory, although it is also fair to highlight the quantitative and qualitative leap that it has also given in the running shoes for asphalt segment in recent seasons, presenting models to suit all types of runners.
Top-rated Salomon trail running shoes
It is not surprising that with the wide catalog of Salomon trail running shoes, many of its models occupy the top positions in the ranking of best-selling models of the moment, because they offer an excellent quality/performance ratio. Thus, and thanks to its great variety, Salomon covers a wide range of athletes of different profiles and conditions.
In RUNNEA we present some of its most emblematic models, which are among the best sellers of the French brand. You already know that... as we do with all our listings, we will update it as the company presents new models throughout 2025.
Salomon S/Lab Genesis
The Salomon S/Lab Genesis has been specifically designed to run fast through the most demanding mixed terrain, while enjoying high-performance grip and lasting comfort. The midsole incorporates lightweight, reactive Energy Surge foam, a combination of EVA and olefinic fiber [OBC] that offers durable cushioning and energy return with rebound. Its All Terrain Contagrip® outsole is designed to offer quality response on a wide variety of surfaces, while the unit maintains a 8 mm drop, with a heel depth of 4.5mm and a contained weight of 258 grams.
Salomon Genesis
The Salomon Genesis is a trail running shoe that will stand out for providing good comfort and stability to runners medium weight during all your workouts in the mountains. The upper of the shoe features Matryx technology that provides great durability and protection while the outsole will maintain Salomon's proven technology, the Contagrip All Terrain compound, with great grip on all types of surfaces. Its Energy Foam midsole and Active Chassis will provide extra stability in all types of training. All this with a drop of 8 mm, with profiles of 30 mm in the rear and 22 mm in the front, and weighing only 269 grams.
Salomon Ultra Glide 3
The Salomon Ultra Glide 3 is one of the big bets of the brand from Annecy for this season. It is a trail running shoe that is designed to offer exceptional cushioning over long distances.
Salomon Sense Ride 5
The Salomon Sense Ride 5 is a shoe that comes with a substantial change in the midsole, moving from the Optivibe technology of the Salomon Sense Ride 4 to the Energy Foam system, with greater cushioning and softness, but without losing reactivity. They have an All Terrain Contagrip outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, but with a pattern and/or geometry that will provide greater contact surface with the ground. A model that maintains a drop of 8 millimeters and a weight below the 300 grams, only 286 grams.
Salomon Speedcross 6
We must say that the Salomon Speedcross 6 are bestsellers, so the sixth version of the Speedcross maintains that line to continue to provide the trail runner with everything you need to run in the mountains. That is, an iconic trail running shoe being a lighter, more powerful model with better grip on the ground. A plus point is also its quick mud evacuation. In addition, these Speedcross 6 from Salomon include a renewed upper compared to previous versions, making this model a more versatile, functional and dynamic option.
Salomon XA Meta
The Salomon XA Meta is a trail shoe that integrates some of the best technologies and materials developed by the brand to offer maximum versatility in our outdoors sports activities.
Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
The Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide is the bet of the brand from Annecy for maximalism in high performance and competition shoes. This is a shoe that brings us the racer essence of the S/Lab line but with the cushioning and comfort of the Glide family.
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 3
The Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 3 is presented with interesting new features compared to the previous version to gain important aspects such as dynamism and comfort to delight the most daring runners. It is a model designed and tested by the most outstanding athletes of the international teams of the brand.
Salomon Ultra Flow
The new Salomon Ultra Flow arrives as one of the most versatile and all-terrain ultra-distance models in the catalog of the French company. We are talking about a model suitable for all types of runners looking for a feeling of maximum comfort, effective and durable cushioning and perfect grip. Its midsole comes with Energy Foam foam, in profiles of between 32 and 26 millimeters to leave us with a drop of 6 millimeters and a total weight of around 244 grams. With Contagrip technology in the outsole, this is a model with great grip, which also comes with a completely lightweight and breathable upper.
Salomon Thundercross
The Salomon Thundercross is a trail running shoe that will encompass an aggressive yet technical model that will provide an efficient alternative for all those difficult outings on technical and even muddy terrain. As its "cross surname" suggests, this is a perfect model for all those greasy surfaces. It is a model that will provide more cushioning and reactivity thanks to its Energy Foam system. In addition, we are talking about a model with a 4-millimeter drop, compared to the 10 millimeters of the Speedcross, and that will probably weigh less than 290 grams, with no more and no less than 290 grams.
Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 Gore-Tex
The Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 Gore-Tex is a shoe that is characterized by providing stability, durability and support for our activities and also in this version, it incorporates waterproof membrane to keep our feet dry at all times.
Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 Gore-Tex
Salomon XA Pro 3D v9 Gore-Tex
Salomon X Ultra 5
The Salomon X Ultra 5 is one of the most complete hiking shoes of the brand, as it provides a great combination of comfort and protection and also has a resistant upper thanks to the Matryx fabric.
Top rated Salomon running shoes
Nor can we leave out the options that Salomon presents us for running on the road. For some time now, the French company has been making a leap in quality to add kilometers, and even shave seconds off the clock, when it comes to bringing out the best version on the road. Some of Salomon's latest releases are already among the top sellers in road running shoes. Check out their best road shoes!
Salomon Spectur 2
The Salomon Spectur 2 is now available, one of the most anticipated presentations for this season in Salomon's asphalt range. This is a new version of a shoe that stands out for its great dynamism and lightness.
Salomon S/Lab Spectur
The new Salomon S/Lab Spectur is now available, a shoe that sees the light after two years of work by the development team of the brand to obtain a running shoe with carbon plate and with a performance to make the fastest runners enjoy the asphalt.
Salomon Aero Volt 2
The Salomon Aero Volt 2 is an asphalt shoe designed for all those dynamic training sessions at versatile paces in which reactivity and cushioning are fundamental pillars. A light-weight, versatile and competitive shoe that stands out for its EnergyFoam foam, Contagrip outsole and SensiFit inner lining. Its midsole has a medium-high profile thanks to the 32 millimeters of its heel and 24 of its toe, it leaves a drop of 8 millimeters and weight of only 190 grams.
Salomon DRX Bliss 2
The Salomon DRX Bliss 2 is one of the running shoes designed for runners who need extra stability and support during training and / or competitions and has the best technologies of the brand to provide the necessary stability while running with them.
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