Salomon Thundercross
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- On paper, the Salomon Thundercross was a bit confusing to me, like a lifted pickup truck in the suburbs. But on the trails, the Thundercross was a versatile chameleon, turning into the exact shoe that I needed no matter what the conditions.
0:00 intro
0:59 Disclosures
1:29 Specs
3:20 What’s it like
8:07 Pairs with
9:26 Competition and Buying Guide
Disclosures: Salomon sent me these shoes to review and paid for a trip where I could conduct the majority of my product testing. I did not have to pay for the shoes or the trip. However, no one is paying me to make this video or to use this shoe. No one will get a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video goes up on RUclips.
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This Kofuzi review gets an A+. There were group shots, great shots of the mountains and "post-credits scene" was wonderful.
thank you, frank
Big Salomon fan boy! They fit me well. Adidas for road. Salmon for trail 🎉
Nice
Absolutely
Great informative, well made and inspirational video!
This video made me buy this shoe (I have been using Salomon running and hiking shoes for many years).
Greetings from Sweden
Thanks for watching. Happy running!
I’m about to buy my first trail running shoes tomorrow and as i checked on yt before sleeping, this is literally the first video on my home page. Been thinking of buying this since last week. I guess this is the sign. :)
happy trails!
yep i got salomon pulsar , great shoe
Great review, Ko. Might have to check these out once Imelda goes through a few older pairs (first). They are sharp looking!
I like the pair I have, but I'm also quite fond of the black version
4mm drop makes it a buy.
I bought the shoes without even looking at reviews or anything, it just called to me, perfect fit and the specs I was looking for. Seems like I made the right decision.
Happy running!
Thundercross Split Attack!
Great impressions Kofuzi. Now I'm split between getting a vectiv enduris 3 or the thundercross... what do you think? 🙂
Done watching idol Kofuzi , time check 10:49 pm 🇵🇭 Philippines time, See you in the next ☝
get some sleep. see you tomorrow
Thanks for the review. See if Salomon can send you version 1 or 2 of the s lab pulsar soft ground. Got a couple pairs on sale for 45 and 70$. Fast and as light as my vaporflys.
Glad you’re enjoying them!
Great Review Mr K, surely looking like a good replacement for my Salomon Ultra Glide 1.
i tested the ultra glide 2 on this trip. a good shoe, but it uses a bit of a firmer foam. and the outsole setup is quite different
@@kofuzi The Ultra Glide 1 is not holding up here in the islands and the inov-8 Terraultra GT300 is a tank of a shoe for long trail running and I don't have use for them.
Nice shoe with a bit of cushion. The lacing system not one I’ve tried. Catamount 2 is a good Midwest trail shoe for less mushy terrain
I like that one
Hey Ko, great review. I know you couldn't test for snow and ice but how do you think it would handle winter road running. Looking to replace speedcross 5
I did get it in a bit of snow on some of those peaks, although it wasn't enough for any real testing. but it's a Cross series shoe from Salomon. I expect it to do well. But I'll definitely test it out this winter on my local trails.
Now I want to try these...watching your vids is dangerous.
they're just a very fun shoe
I love my Sense ride 3, because it feels cushioned for a trail shoe....but I feel the Thundercross has a bit more comfort and a bit more aggression in the lugs so I think it'll be my next trail shoe.
That’s a good summary of the shoe
Just been gifted a pair of these Thundercross, looking forward to trying them!🤩
I know Salomon is an underrated shoe, but I think I might have to give them a try.
I don’t love all the Salomon shoes I’ve tried, but I really do like this one
Underrated ??? If you're a trail runner Salomon is the biggest brand worldwide....
Hi Mike. Thanks a ton for the review. Small side question , are you coming to Budapest ? Would love to meet you here and perhaps take you out for pints 😊
I'll be arriving next Thursday night. planning on an informal group run Friday morning.
@@kofuzi that’s brilliant. Would definitely be joining in . The updates will be posted on your Instagram? Looking forward to seeing you here . Cheers
Hi.. I have a thunder cross can I use and running in asphalt?
They have student discounts too!
Interesting
one of the things that i always want to know is sizing, do you size half up for this? or just stay true to size for a tighter fit?
I believe I addressed this in the video, but the answer to both of your questions is yes.
perfect shoe for you to use at Black Hills 100, or whichever 100 miler you end up signing up for.
after having done the Hut Run Hut adventure, I'm not sure I could ever run 100 miles
@@kofuzi nah, you have the look of a 100 miler, hydration pack, poles, your personal aid station crew, and all.
Is this good for wide feet?
What do you think
Inov8 trailfly ultra or these? Both similar prices now in the UK
I’ve never run in an Innov8
[My RUclips channel provides free coaching videos for runners] Thanks so much for the review. I've started to really look at Salomon shoes, so I really appreciate it. Currently have the Speedcross and find it heavy - this (Thundercross) is a better weight.
I am 5’9 and 225lbs.. i walk mord than run. Which model would you recommend me? Fuel Cell V4, Puma Deviate, something else?
New Balance Fresh Foam More v4. Deviate Nitro 2 would be nice. Bondi 8 and 7 could also be great choices.
I am 6’1” 205 lbs take a good look at brooks glycerin 20 and brooks caldera 6 (trails) both have a vey nice cushion that works well for us over 200 lbs folks .
Don't you find your Thundercross in US9.5 a bit too long and clunky? I just recieved my Thundercross GTX today. I've always been wearing Salomon shoes in US9.5 (SpeedCross 4, Outbound GTX and Pulsar Trail GTX), but this Thundercross GTX fits quite differently. Wider toebox and about 3mm longer than the Pulsar Trail GTX I'm replacing. I have more than a thumb's width of space from the top of my toe to the end of the shoe. A bit worried that it might be prone to tripping over roots on the trail.
as someone who typically does not enjoy the Salomon fit, I thought this was nice
@@kofuzi It seems that Salomon's last is getting wider each year. SpeedCross 4 was very narrow; Outbound GTX a little wider; Pulsar Trail GTX the best in my case; and Thundercross GTX the roomiest.
Im looking for a cross country race shoes (5k) any recommendations under 120$ that would do good on dirt and hills?
This isn’t it
@kofuzi any recommendations?
Ko, but you live in Chicago. Is that really considered the Mid West?
crystal lake isn't exactly chicago
@@kofuzi didn't know you moved
Do you think this works for wider footed folks? I'm gonna guess no cause Salomon but figured I'd ask lol
Probably not, I probably have about average width feet and these are snug. They are quite narrow in the midfoot and while the toe box is definitely roomier than a lot of Salomons of old it's still not spacious. The closest in fit I can think of is the Speedgoat 5. The Mafate Speed 4 has more room with a similar lock down and is just as capable in technical terrain with a softer but equally protective midsole.
size up
@@ThatFlowState local REI had them and surprisingly they fit with the half size up recommendation. A tiny bit snug in the mid foot but otherwise great. When my current shoes bite the dust, I’ll probably grab these
@@kofuzi Yea, I went up half a size and it fit my 2E foot pretty comfortably.
The forefoot is 27mm, not the heel. Heel is 31mm.
My apologies for misspeaking. Thanks for catching the error
This is Salomon compares to the peregrine from Saucony that’s why it was made from the same drop to the lugs system for once all you info was a little false as this shows does fit on the wider size too
I’m not sure anyone would run in the Peregrine and then run in these and think they felt similar.
Does anyone come close to Solomon on the trails? Seems like they are dominate
depends on your preferences
One complaint people have had about Solomon in the past is that they were narrow. I think some of their newer models address this. Also they now seem to be more competitive in the potential road and trail hybrid shoe. For me Solomon is not my favorite brand, but it’s just preference anyway.
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Looking out for upset trail bros in these comments....
Why would they be upset?
it's a matter of time
It would take me only seconds to roll my ankle in that rubble at the beginning of the video. This is not safe. The shoe has no support for that kind of terrain. I bet rangers are tired of tourists going there without proper ankle support boots. Nothing against the shoe, but the video doesn't make sense.
I thank you for your concern about my safety, @JohnDoe-jx4gp.
No ankles were harmed in the making of this video.
You would be incredibly shocked to see the type of shoes thru hikers are hiking in nowadays over far more technical terrain. I’ve hiked the white mountains in trail shoes that weren’t even like la sportiva type shoes. Boots are just unnecessary and cumbersome to me but to each their own.
Lol you're the opposite of an ultra runner. Stay safe haha.