Salomon Women's Speedcross 5 Shoe

I chose these shoes after spraining my ankle on a slippery muddy day. Since using these I feel to much more confident running through muddy terrain, they grip so well for rainy days and have been invaluable during my recovery. Like most Salomon shoes they have a narrow, comfortable fit and are cushiony enough for long distances.

I got these shoes over Christmas as a present, and they are my best shoes ever. I have flat feet and issues with my ankles, so I have to wear custom made orthotics and can't walk barefoot. With these I don't need my orthotics! I couldn't believe how comfortable they were on my first jog, even though it wasn't on a trail, but on pavement with snow and ice patches. When I first tried them on, they felt a bit too tight, but later, they felt like made specifically for my feet. I love how it feels like they hug my feet when I run, and cushion every impact. One day I tried to go back to my previous running shoes and my joints were swollen by the end, I couldn't stand the pain on my shins and I had to take two days off from running. If you have flat feet, and issues with your ankles, go with these ones. I got them in an 8, my usual size. They will feel a bit tight at the beginning, but that's how it's supposed to feel in my experience. I'm actually looking at buying another pair of Salomons but for pavement, since I don't want to wear out the grip, and use these ones for hiking and actual trails.