Details
Brand
Salomon
Heel To Toe Drop
11mm
Breathability
6.9/10
Latest Version
Yes
Terrain
Trail
Type
Neutral
Key Features
• Seamless Upper• Anti-Debris Mesh• Sensifit• Quicklace• Climashield• OrthoLite Footbed• Toe Caps• Mesh Lining• Contagrip outsole• Dual-Density EVA
Upper
The upper of the Salomon Snowcross CS is where the shoe really shines. The Climashield technology in the forefoot of the shoe makes the shoe breathable and quick drying. The OrthoLite is a removable footbed which protects against shock and removes odors. The synthetic mesh upper is important to the upper as well because it helps to keep the foot cool, dry and comfortable. The protective toe caps protect the toes from debris runners may run into on the trail. The anti-debris mesh also has protective ankle pads helps to cradle the feet in a supportive, flexible fit.
Midsole
The midsole is made up of a dual-density EVA midsole which provides great responsiveness and stability.
Outsole
The outsole of the Salomon Snowcross CS is extremely durable, possibly one of the most durable outsoles trail runners are going to come across. The shoe was built to be run on a very harsh terrain. The outsole is built with Contagrip rubber, which provides solid traction on even the most slippery frozen surfaces.
Breathability
The breathability of the Salomon Snowcross CS is surprisingly good, even with its waterproof upper. The Climashield feature of the upper helps to make the shoe very breathable and quick drying, even in the colder conditions.
Comfort
The comfort of the Salomon Snowcross CS is sort of a double-edged sword. Though the shoe has features to help make it very comfortable, many feel the narrow fit is a little uncomfortable. For runners with wider feet though, the narrow fit might be a problem. The shoe’s upper features SensiFit technology, which cradles the foot to provide a secure and precise fit.
Style
The style of the Salomon Snowcross CS is very interesting, to say the least. There is only one color combination available, red and black. The upper is completely seamless which adds to the sleek style of the shoe. It definitely does not look like a traditional trail running shoe, and runners will definitely get noticed when running in a pair of these. If you are looking for a shoe that looks a bit different than the rest, this is a great option to fit that.
Durability
The durability of the Salomon Snowcross CS is great, especially the outsole of the shoe. The Contagrip outsole is made to last on a variety of snowy and icy terrain. The rubber outsole of the shoe is likely not to break down fast and will last the runner a long time. The upper and midsole of the shoe have lasted runners for a long time as well.
Protection
The Salomon Snowcross CS offers a lot of protection on the trails. There are toe caps on the upper of the shoe to protect the toes from debris that the runner may run into on the trail. The anti-debris mesh is also very helpful in keeping debris out of the shoe and footbed.
Responsiveness
The Salomon Snowcross CS isn’t the most responsive shoe, but it gets the job done. The EVA midsole is supposed to help the shoe with responsiveness, though there is just so much to the shoe that it still lacks a bit of it.
Support
The Salomon Snowcross CS does a great job at supporting the upper of the foot. The tight-fitting upper provides a secure, supportive fit.
Terrain
The Salomon Snowcross CS works best on the snowy, icy, and muddy terrain.
Price
The price of the Salomon Snowcross CS is very high. It comes in around $200, which is way more than most runners are willing to pay for a trail running shoe. This is a specialty shoe and offers many appealing features, which in many ways, justifies the price.
Drop
Coming in at 11mm, the drop of the Snowcross CS is pretty average.
Stability
The stability of the shoe is great, as it does a great job at keeping the runner’s foot locked and secured into place.
Flexibility
The flexibility of the Snowcross CS is okay. The heavy weight of the shoe and the number of features the shoe offers, make this a slightly stiff shoe.
Traction
The traction of the Salomon Snowcross CS is very good and works best on a wet and slippery terrain. Running on other terrains will likely bring mixed results. The durable outsole allows for long-lasting traction.
Bottom Line
The Salomon Snowcross CS is a very interesting trail running shoe. It offers a lot of unique features not seen in many other trail shoes, but it is a specialty running shoe. If you are planning to run on wet and slippery, possibly icy terrain, this is the shoe for you. Reviewers stated that the shoe has a nice fit if you have a narrow foot, but may be too tight if your foot is on the wider side. Though the price of the shoe is high, it may be worth the cost if you are looking for a shoe with these features.
