Salomon Thundercross Trail Running Shoe Review

The thundercross are more on the budget end for Salomon trail shoes coming in at $140 they are one of the cheapest full price running shoes on the Salomon website. So how do they measure up?
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[@eianlim7134]

Loved your review! almost bought the shoe! but just realized I had just bought started using the Asics Trabuco 11's. i think you'll like that too, can you do a comparison? or try the shoe? it also has am excellent outsole that is beast on the trails. hope you can do a comparison

[@ADyess086]

He’s a Salomon ambassador.

[@joseherreroserrano]

HELLO, MY QUESTION IS THE FOLLOWING, I AM hesitant to BUY SALOMON GENESIS OR THE SALOMON Thundercross, I LIKE SHOES THAT HAVE ENOUGH TRACTION, rocket THAT BALANCE THAT INVITES YOU TO RUN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK. JUST

[@JustAnotherRunner]

If you want more protection, go with the Genesis. If you want a more flexible shoe go with Thundercross.

[@mareksawicki4953]

This is like a more runnable, comfortable, lighter Speedcross.

[@JustAnotherRunner]

Yes! It's like the Ultra Glide and The Speedcross had a baby.

[@finthinks6655]

​@@JustAnotherRunner Does it dry quickly?? Because i search for wide friendly, supination friendly, and thundercross top of the list with cons not that breathable. Please answer this question. Thank you

[@JustAnotherRunner]

@@finthinks6655 I haven’t had a lot of experience running through water in them but given their breathability I think they would dry out fairly quickly.

[@finthinks6655]

@@JustAnotherRunner thanks man.

[@nikosbakas957]

Hi Jordan, thanks for the review you provide some details that make a difference. I'm thinking to buy this show among the pelegrine 13 and xodus. Your opinion on these please? thanks!

[@JustAnotherRunner]

I wish I could tell you but I haven’t tried those other ones!

[@alexandroscholevas9823]

Are these shoes suitable for hiking also?

[@JustAnotherRunner]

absolutely

[@user-fp1zf5sn1t]

Thank You, I have just ordered a pair after Your review 👍👍🏃🧗

[@JustAnotherRunner]

Just ran in them yesterday. Still love them!

[@user-fp1zf5sn1t]

​@@JustAnotherRunner You are fantastic 👍👍🏆 besides, nice dog! 😄

[@Nhxn_]

These look so cool

[@christhepatriot4621]

How’s the width for peeps with wide feet? Thx.

[@ronanollitrault3792]

Good ! Really ! I can only run with Topo or Altra shoes BUT this thundercross from Salomon is currently wide ! I use it since two weeks on really muddy trails (in Brittany , west coast of France) and it is a good salomon shoe.

[@Hennojvr]

I'm curious - 4 months later, have you continued running in this shoe regularly? How's the durability holding up?

[@JustAnotherRunner]

Yes. I definitely still enjoy running in this shoe. However, the midsole (cushioning) has started to breakdown tho. I'd say they have 200ish miles on them which is a little earlier than I would have liked to start experiencing that problem.

[@MikeyMoran]

Hi would u recommend these over speedcross? And would u size up or stick with ur usual. I usually wear 10.5 for all shoes, and wondering if I shud size up to 11

[@JustAnotherRunner]

That's a hard question. I think the speedcross are a very technical shoe made for very specific conditions. I love my speedcross but I only run in them during conditions where I need the grip and/or protection they offer. So as an every-day-shoe I would choose the Thundercross. But I still see the value in the Speedcross. I would stick with the same size. Mine fit very well staying at my usual size. The toe box might even be a slight bit more roomy than some others.

[@MikeyMoran]

@@JustAnotherRunner nice one. Thank you for the feedback. Just so I get it right, u wear the same size as ur other “regular” shoes? Not just Salomon shoes? The reason I ask is because I ordered the Salomon cross hike 2 shoe and they fit better with 11 but for other shoes I wear a 10.5 so wondering if I shud follow my Salomon size or just go with my regular 10.5. Thanks again in advance

[@JustAnotherRunner]

@@MikeyMoran same SALOMON shoe size. They fit like the other Salomon shoes. So I'd go with an 11 in your case.

[@MikeyMoran]

@@JustAnotherRunner awesome thank you for the reply and info

[@0TheDudeHAHAHA0]

I have both and i would say if you have any road running on the way to the trails, do not get the speedcross. I was disappointed the thundercross did not have more cushioning. I wouldn’t call them that cushioned at all but you can definitely run on the road with them if you need to

[@shmegladon]

Ultra Glide 2 or this for everyday commute in the city?

[@JustAnotherRunner]

In the city? On road? I'd find a road shoe. If you really want one of these trail shoes I'd say the Ultra Glide 2. It's more of a hybrid shoe that can do road and trail...

[@ButtCheeksXpress]

how is the sizing? I have a wider foot and only pair of Salomon's I have are the xt6 and they are a bit snug but still true to size I'd say for me. I just want something a bit more comfortable to do walks and trails.

[@JustAnotherRunner]

I haven't tried the xt6 but compared to some of the other Salomon running shoes, I would say the toe box is slightly wider than some others. But Salomons always run narrow.