Salomon Speedcross 5 Trail Running Shoes for Women, Blooming Dahlia/Black/Vibrant Orange, 5.5

Bought these a year ago and despite cringing at teh price, was probably one of my best purchases ever. I have a history of spraining ankles and these shoes have saved me from many falls on rugged terrain. I have very narrow ankles and the adjustability makes them fit perfectly. Best training shoes I have ever purchased, hands down. Ordering a second pair now because I know I will use them.

I love the Speedcross 5s even more than I loved the 4s! They are more comfortable, and feel even more secure when running on wet, muddy trails. They grip brilliantly and give me confidence on a slippery downhill as well as helpful traction uphill. Even without GTX my feet stay comparitively dry when running through significant mud/water, and if they do get wet they dry fast. I was slightly concerned about how deeper lugs would feel on any short road sections my trail routes might contain, but I needen't have been. Still my first choice of trail shoe.