So far these shoes are awesome, are lightweight and look like they will be lasting a long time. Good value. The grip was good, I felt stable over a variety of terrains but felt that with fewer lugs I did feel wearier on muddier terrain.” – Michael

A versatile all-conditions running shoe that’s idea for trail running newbies. The Soulstride Flow is more suited to flat, well-maintain trails than rugged Lake District epics. I've been on the hunt for a new pair of shoes that I can wear outdoors on tough terrain with a lot of traction and a protective toe for work. I do landscaping design. The only thing that I don't like is that I had to find my perfect shoe in the men's department. These shoes are amazing otherwise. The Salomon shoe felt fast! I really enjoyed the lightness of the shoe and the great ground perception that you get when wearing it, I knew where my foot was at all times.” – Michael One of the stand-out features of these shoes was the great fit and comfort they offered. The hold and fit were great, and I would say they were very true to size. There were no areas that rubbed or caused any discomfort, they held my foot very well and the cushioning was exceptional.” – Cassy

Durability

Other than in the heel, it wasn’t the most cushioned midsole. There are better shoes for harder surfaces, but the Salomon Alphacross 4 did feel fast and light. The shoe was flexible with loads of grip, which made steep climbs a little easier.” – Michael I’ve read that the Agravic could be used for mountain marathons, but I’d have to disagree – It just feels too stiff and, for me at least, the Lightstrike midsole didn’t break in.”– Chris I would have preferred a little bit more cushioning and comfort on the flatter harder surfaces. On roads and paved trails, the shoe felt a little too firm, but they are a trail running shoe and off road they were great.” – Cassy

In terms of responsiveness and energy transfer, these shoes did an excellent job of sustaining my momentum.” – Cassy It’s not a lightweight racer, but the Peak 4 is more rugged than most running shoes and is built to last.My sneakers are very comfortable and they provide great support and I like that they look sharp too. I wish that they would provide better airflow. Other than that very happy with these runners. The tread pattern of Salomon’s trail shoes always impresses with the level of grip on offer. The Alphacross is no exception.

Good waterproofing, but really these are a two, at a stretch three, season shoe as I found them to be quite warm.” – John The grip was excellent, providing me with confidence on various surfaces and in different conditions.” – Cassy From battle hardened Ultra Marathon runners to weekend warriors, our testers were chosen from GO Outdoors stores across the UK and represents a broad spread of abilities and experience. They all share a love of trail running, run multiple times a week and know what makes a good trail running shoe. Plenty of cushioning and energy return from a stiffer, more supportive midsole that’s ideal for rugged trails.The shoes themselves fit well to my foot, they measured up half a size small for me, but it did not cause any problems.” – Cassy I could definitely use them on easy days, where the conditions are very wet and cold and keeping your feet dry is key.”– Chris It’s a quality, waterproof, winter running shoe with reliable grip and it looks good enough to wear around town and stop for a cuppa.” – John Beautiful shoes, actually like the picture possibly even better than the picture. They are comfortable and I will definitely buy another pair but in a different color.