Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX: weight, drop (10 mm vs 10 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Salomon Speedcross 6 is 30 g lighter. The Salomon Speedcross 6 grips better, with 5.8 mm lugs. The Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX is waterproof.
SalomonSalomon Speedcross 6Salomon's most versatile trail shoe, ideal for technical terrain and mud. Exceptional grip with Contagrip sole and EnergyCell+ cushioning.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Salomon Speedcross 6: specs and races
SalomonSalomon Speedcross 6 GTXThe Speedcross 6 with a GORE-TEX membrane: the same aggressive 5 mm lugs for mud and soft ground, now waterproof for winter, rain and snow.
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Spec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | 298 g | 328 g |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Heel stack | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Lug depth | 5.8 mm | 5 mm |
| Fit | – | Narrow |
| Stable platform | – | – |
| Waterproof | – | ✓ |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mud | mud |
Brand-stated specs or values measured by independent sources. Green marks the better value when one is clearly better.
Which races does each one suit? Checked against 249 races
For each race we look at the terrain, the distance and the average rainfall around race day in recent years, and see which shoe fits best.
Tied in 249
We couldn't find that race in our calendar. Try another name or the town.
| Race | What it needs | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Built for it |
| Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB168 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Built for it |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Built for it |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
| Ultra Trail Gran Vuelta al Valle del Genal167 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
| UTMB Mont-Blanc174 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
Criteria: mud when it often rains around race day on soft ground; rock for skyrunning and vertical kilometres; ultra from 50 km; mixed otherwise.
Analysis: where they really differ
It is the same mud shoe, with a 10 mm drop and very aggressive lugs. The GTX version adds a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane at the cost of 30 g and less breathability. The standard version drains better once water gets in.
Choose the Salomon Speedcross 6 if…
- You run in heat or in races with river crossings (water drains faster).
- You want the lighter version (298 g).
- You want the deepest lugs (5.8 mm).
Choose the Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX if…
- You run in winter, rain, snow or cold puddles.
- You want dry feet on muddy training runs.
- Dry feet matter more to you than breathability.