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The eagerly awaited update to Salomon's benchmark all terrain trail racing shoe.
The SpeedCross 2 quickly became the classic lightweight trail running race shoe of choice for thousands of off runners, for its quality and comfort over long distances. So what have Salomon done to improve this incredible shoe even further?
- The stability post is removed. Recent testing suggests that a lower profile shoe with little in the way of 'control' is actually more beneficial on uneven, rocky ground, and helps the runner to feel the terrain better and run in a more natural way.
- The SpeedCross 3 has been given a lower profile. The heel to forefoot drop has been reduced by almost 50%, meaning that the runner is lower to the ground which provides a more controlled ride. The heel is also wider on the sole area, giving a greater contact surface which increases stability.
- The midsole is now made from a material that Salomon call LT Muscle. This lightweight foam is more pliable and more absorbent and also saves a little more weight without compromising control and comfort.
- The sole is has a deeper more aggressive chevron design increasing grip still further.
- The toe box area is almost boxed in now, with a hard-wearing pvc covering, giving greater protection for those rockier areas of your run.
- The Quicklace slider is reduced in size, and so is the 'garage' pocket, meaning that weight is down and the stowage is now more compact.
The SpeedCross 3 has been thoroughly tested by some of the world's most demanding trail runners, and the word is that these shoes give excellent performance. Lighter, more stable, more comfortable and more positive - Salomon really have produced an astonishing shoes.
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