SALOMON Men's Supercross 4 GTX Running Shoe

Product Information

GORE-TEX Membrane - Offers enhanced breathability as well as providing complete protection from water.

The Salomon Supercross is an excellent choice for someone looking to have a shoe that’s ready to take their trail running up a notch. Fuze Surge Foam Midsole - Provides exceptional energy return while also delivering substantial cushioning and durability. A super-charged trail shoe that channels grip from the ground up. The Supercross 4 GORE-TEX is a no-compromise trail renegade with even bigger lugs and extra grooves for maximum mud shedding and powered grip. Its tire-like outsole acts in fusion with the toughened, waterproof upper and Sensifit construction for superior hold, fit and undeniable comfort. The Contragrip compound that Salomon uses has excellent grip in wet conditions. The shoe cushioning is pretty decent, considering the weight of the shoe. I found it to be ample.

Conclusion

With their high heel counter and a large 10mm drop, we don't feel these shoes are the most stable, especially when bombing downhill, as we are here in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. That didn't stop us from putting them to the test, but we think they could do with a little bit less under the heel.

The upper is fabric and is injected with lateral bands of smooth rubber that tie into the reinforced rubber of the lacing system. These created a strong girdle of support around the foot without adding a bunch of unnecessary weight. A very aggressive sole allows for some semi-rugged trail running but does not deter a leisurely run around an urban trail area. The shoe is lightweight for a trail runner, has a responsive feel, and boasts a comfortable fit.You can see the massive difference between the height of the foam underfoot in the forefoot and the heel. The heel is very protective, while the forefoot is rather sensitive. You can also see that while there are a lot of overlays on the upper, the crease point on the forefoot is left exposed to abrasion and early tearing. The Salomon Supercross offers a comfortable fit. The heel box is nice and snug, which is something I really look for with my boney heels. The accentuated tab at the rear entrance of the heel-box helped to make for easy on and off.