I took the salomon speedcross 4 mujer out on a number of runs this summer—on everything from smooth dirt roads to rock-and-root-laden singletrack, in and out of torrential rainstorms, through creeks, across slopes of talus and scree, up and down 13,000-foot peaks, across meadows and snowfields and on everything in between.

Right out of the box, the salomon speedcross 4 hombre has a similar feel to many road-running shoes: plenty of padding around the ankles for a level of cushy comfort that requires no breaking in. Underfoot, the midsole cushioning feels equally plush. Even after many hours of pounding rocky, gravelly terrain, my feet felt little fatigue.

I have fairly wide feet and found the salomon speedcross 3 mujer to accommodate them well. Runners with bunions will, no doubt, appreciate the small, carefully placed triangle of flexible mesh on the shoe’s upper, nestled between more rigid, supportive overlays.

salomon speedcross 3 hombre lets you tighten and loosen the laces with a single pull. I especially appreciated this in cold or rainy weather, because unlike traditional tie laces, I could adjust the fit without taking my gloves off. The tongue even features a pocket for tucking away the laces.