Best Salomon shoes

Top pick: Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GTX — the do-everything Salomon. GORE-TEX waterproofing, rubber outsole and stable 3D chassis handle wet trails, rocky paths and everyday wear; it's the safest single pair if you want one shoe for most things.

Who the others suit:

• Speedcross 6 GTX — soft, muddy, loose ground: 5mm lugs bite where smoother shoes slip.
• X Ultra Forces Mid GTX — hikers who want ankle support and a stable, protective ride on rough terrain.
• XA Pro 3D V9 (non-GTX) — the same fit for warm, dry days, when breathability matters more than rain.
• Aero Blaze 3 GTX — faster trail runs and door-to-trail days in a lighter, lower-lug build.
• Sense Flow / Outrise Clima — light, simple and easy on the feet for casual walks and light trails.
• Outpulse — a low walking boot for hike-and-town use.

If you mostly run one type of terrain, choose for the terrain: mud means Speedcross, rock and wet weather mean XA Pro.