Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex
Salomon Speedcross 6 vs Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex: weight, drop (10 mm vs 11 mm), cushioning, lugs and which races each one suits best.
Quick verdict
The Salomon Speedcross 6 is 62 g lighter. The Salomon Speedcross 6 grips better, with 5.8 mm lugs. The Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex 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 XA Pro 3D Gore-TexZapatilla impermeable Gore-Tex de Salomon, firme y duradera (datos de la v9).
Check price(se abre en una pestaña nueva)Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex: specs and racesSpec-by-spec comparison
| Spec | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (per shoe) | 298 g | 360 g |
| Drop | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Heel stack | 32 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 22 mm | – |
| Lug depth | 5.8 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Fit | – | – |
| Stable platform | – | – |
| Waterproof | – | ✓ |
| Carbon plate | – | – |
| Terrain | mud | mixed, technical |
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.
Salomon Speedcross 6: better pick in 93 of 249
Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex: better pick in 108 of 249
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| Race | What it needs | Salomon Speedcross 6 | Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Raid de La Réunion180 km | Ultra: cushioning | Copes | Copes |
| L'Infernal Trail des Vosges205 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Not its terrain |
| La Pretoriana50 km | Mixed trail | Copes | Built for it |
| Mañaritik Atxetara43 km | Rock and technical ground | Copes | Built for it |
| Topo Athletic Bibracte Ultra-Trail185 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Not its terrain |
| Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls185 km | Likely mud | Built for it | Not its terrain |
| Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs176 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
Both are Salomon shoes with a high drop (10 and 11 mm), but they are built for different jobs. The Speedcross 6 is for running in mud: 5.8 mm lugs and 298 g. The XA Pro 3D GTX leans towards fast hiking and wet weather: a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane, 3.5 mm lugs and 360 g, 62 g more per shoe.
Choose the Salomon Speedcross 6 if…
- You are going to run, not hike, and want a lighter shoe.
- Your runs are in mud or soft ground, where 5.8 mm lugs make the difference.
- You prefer a shoe that breathes and dries quickly.
Choose the Salomon XA Pro 3D Gore-Tex if…
- You want dry feet in rain, puddles or snow (Gore-Tex).
- You mix easy trail, fast hiking and everyday use.
- You want a firm, durable shoe on fire roads and rock.